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| Title | Gandhi’s Thoughts about Truth and Non-Violence |
| Article Credit | Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), ISSN: ISSN-2349-5162, Vol.: Volume 6, Issue: Issue 5, Year: 2019, (Pubd in: Jetir.org) |
| Author | Dr. Abhinandan Pakhmode (Assistant Professor & Head, Dept. of English, Manoharbhai Patel College of Arts, Commerce, and Science Deori Dist- Gondia.) |
| Subject | This PDF discusses Gandhi’s philosophy of truth, non-violence, and Satyagraha, explaining how Satya and Ahimsa are treated as mutually reinforcing principles. It focuses on the spiritual and ethical qualities required of a Satyagrahi and the relation between non-violence, love, and moral resistance. |
| Category | Academic article |
| Institution | Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) |
| Main Topics | Gandhi's philosophy of truth, Ahimsa and non-violence, Satyagraha as moral resistance, The relation between truth and God, Qualities of a Satyagrahi, Love, patience, and self-discipline, Resistance to violence and injustice |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| Language | English |
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| File Size | 578.3 KB |
Summary Note of this Document
Gandhi’s Thoughts about Truth and Non-Violence
Gandhi’s Thoughts about Truth and Non-Violence examines Gandhi’s understanding of Satya, Ahimsa, and Satyagraha as the ethical core of his philosophy. The article argues that truth and non-violence are inseparable and presents them as two aspects of the same moral reality. It explains that Gandhi identifies truth with God and treats non-violence as active love rather than passive avoidance of harm. The discussion also distinguishes Satyagraha from ordinary non-violence by stressing its spiritual discipline, resistance to evil through good, and refusal to treat opponents as enemies. Particular attention is given to the character of the Satyagrahi, who must be sincere, fearless, patient, self-controlled, and prepared for sacrifice in thought, speech, and action. The paper further links non-violence to universal goodwill, compassion, forgiveness, and the rejection of hatred, ego, and revenge. Overall, the article presents Gandhi’s non-violence as a dynamic moral force grounded in spiritual belief and committed to transforming both the self and the wrong-doer.
Core Themes
- Truth as the basis of Gandhi's ethics
- Ahimsa as active love
- Satyagraha as resistance through moral force
- Spiritual unity and the presence of God in all beings
- Self-discipline and fearlessness in the Satyagrahi
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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