Question

why was satyagraha not regarded as physical force?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Satyagraha is not physical force. A Satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction. In the use of Satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever'.

OR

The term Satyagraha is made up of two Sanskrit words- Satya (truth) & Agraha (insistence to hold fast).

To Gandhiji, satyagraha was a moral force born of truth & non-violence. It meant to be fearless, truthful as well as peaceful, suffering willingly while refusing to submit what is wrong. But even while resisting evil, it would not involve hatred towards the evil-doer.

Gandhiji made a distinction between Satyagraha & passive resistance. Passive resistance does not exclude the use of physical force for the purpose of gaining one's end, whereas Satyagraha excludes the use of violence

Answer 2

Answer:

'Satyagraha is not physical force. A Satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction. In the use of Satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever'.