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| Title | Concept of Non-Violence Movement of Gandhi |
| Article Credit | Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), ISSN: ISSN-2349-5162, Vol.: Volume 3, Issue: Issue 5, Year: 2016, (Pubd in: Jetir.org) |
| Author | Dr. Karan (P.G. Department of History, L.N. Mithila University, Darbhanga-846004) |
| Subject | This PDF studies Gandhi's philosophy of ahimsa and satyagraha, focusing on non-violent resistance as a moral and political method. It also discusses the movement's role in mobilising Indian society against British rule and social orthodoxy. |
| Category | History |
| Institution | Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) |
| Main Topics | Gandhi's doctrine of ahimsa, Truth and non-violence in political thought, Satyagraha as non-violent resistance, Self-suffering and moral courage, Non-cooperation and Civil Disobedience movements, Social reform and opposition to orthodoxy, Women's participation in the nationalist movement, Indian nationalism and independence |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| Language | English |
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| File Size | 584.1 KB |
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Concept of Non-Violence Movement of Gandhi
This article examines Gandhi's concept of non-violence movement and explains how ahimsa, truth, and satyagraha form the basis of his political and moral philosophy. It presents non-violence not as passive submission but as an active, courageous method rooted in love, self-suffering, and resistance to injustice. The discussion connects Gandhi's ideas to Indian religious and ethical traditions while stressing their practical use in the nationalist struggle. The paper argues that Gandhi's non-violent method was effective because it united diverse social groups, mobilised peasants, workers, women, and religious communities, and gave the Indian National Congress a broader moral direction. It also links satyagraha to non-cooperation and civil disobedience, showing how these campaigns challenged British authority, weakened colonial fear, and promoted national self-respect. Alongside political liberation, the article emphasises social reform themes such as opposition to untouchability, criticism of orthodoxy, promotion of khadi, and the inclusion of women in public action. The essay finally notes that Gandhi's approach had limits and that non-violence could not always be realised in absolute form.
Core Themes
- Truth as the foundation of non-violence
- Ahimsa as active love and courage
- Satyagraha as moral-political struggle
- Anti-colonial mobilisation and national unity
- Social reform, equality, and participation
Keywords
About Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi lived from 1869 to 1948. Born in India, he trained as a lawyer and became a political thinker. Colonial rule repelled him. He opposed it fiercely and eventually led India’s independence movement.
Gandhi pioneered Satyagraha, the power of truth and nonviolent resistance. He put these ideals into practice during political and social upheavals. Over twenty years in South Africa shaped his thinking. That’s where he developed his tactics of nonviolent defiance. He returned to India in 1915 and launched major movements against British rule. Non-Cooperation Movement. Salt March. Quit India Movement. Each one challenged colonial domination.
In 1883 he married Kasturba Gandhi. Marriage and family life remained central to who he was. He spoke powerfully about his beliefs. His writing included Hind Swaraj, Satyagraha in South Africa, and The Story of My Experiments with Truth, his autobiography.
His vision stretched beyond political independence. Religious harmony mattered to him. Social equality. Self-reliance. Women’s rights. Ending untouchability. All of these were part of what he fought for.
Nonviolence and Satyagraha shaped movements worldwide. Civil rights activists drew from his example. Freedom struggles across the globe felt his influence. His approach changed how people thought about resistance and change.
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