whose writing influence Mahatma Gandhi to adopting the concept of satyagraha
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Leo Tolstoy
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The writings of Leo Tolstoy influenced Mahatma Gandhiji to adopting the concept of Satyagraha.
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- The word “Satyagraha” was coined by Mahatma Gandhiji.
- Gandhiji’s Satyagraha was a major tool in the Indian freedom movements against British imperialism.
- Mahatma Gandhiji was inspired by Leo Tolstoy through the book “The Kingdom of God is Within You”.
- Tolstoy’s essay on “Christianity and Patriotism” and his ideal of “simplicity of life and purity of purpose” influenced Mahatma.
- Tolstoy’s writings mainly focused on love for entire mankind and principles of non-violence.
- All these, influence Mahatma to adopt the 'concept of Satyagraha'.
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