Question

write down the ideas of Satyagraha......

Answer 1

it means to defeat some one without use of physical power just with the help of truth Gandhi ji started using this and only believe in this idea to win any war

Answer 2

(i) The idea of Satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and the need to search for truth.

(ii) It suggested that if the cause was true, if the struggle was against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor.

(iii) Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a Satyagrahi could win the battle through non-violence.

(iv) This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.

(v) People-including the oppressors-had to be persuaded to see the truth, instead of being forced to accept truth through the use of violence.

(vi) By this struggle, truth was bound to ultimately triumph.