Relevance of Gandhi’s Satyagraha Movement

Dr. Nurul  Islam  Chakdar

Relevance of Gandhi’s Satyagraha Movement

The Power of Satyagraha: Gandhi's Philosophy of Truth and Non-violence

by Dr. Nurul Islam Chakdar*,

- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540

Volume 16, Issue No. 1, Jan 2019, Pages 2810 - 2813 (4)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals

ABSTRACT

It would not be an exaggeration if we claim that ‘Satyagraha’ is the quintessence of Gandhian thought. The idea of Satyagraha and its practice were the centre of Gandhi’s life as well as his contribution to the human race. As a champion of truth and non-violence Gandhi advocates Satyagraha as a force of individual and communities. For Gandhi, this force can be employed in all the spheres where human beings find a place. Satyagraha is merely assertion of right and correct where some wrong or bad is being done. Thus, Satyagraha indicates truth force against the evil force. Gandhi never thought of a revolution. It is the soul force. Accordingly, it is the force of the spirit. Besides, it is the technique of non-violence.

KEYWORD

Satyagraha, Gandhi, truth force, non-violence, human beings