what is meant by the idea of satyagraha
class 10
from chapter nationalism in India
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Explanation:
Satyagraha. Satyagraha (Sanskrit: सत्याग्रह satyāgraha) is the idea of nonviolent resistance (fighting with peace) started by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (also known as "Mahatma" Gandhi). Gandhi used satyagraha in the Indian independence movement and also during his earlier struggle in South Africa.
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Satyagraha was a novel method of mass agitation in a non-violent way.
The idea of Satyagraha emphasized upon the power of truth and the need to search for truth. It suggested that if the cause was true and if the struggle was against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor.
Through non-violent methods, a Satyagraha could appeal the conscience of the oppressor by the power of truth.
People -including the oppressors -had to be persuaded to see the truth through the use of non-violence.
Gandhiji firmly believed that the truth was bound to ultimately triumph.