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प्रश्न
With reference to Gandhiji, discuss his views on the following issue:
Truth and non-violence.
उत्तर
- Satyagraha is a combination of two Sanskrit words-Satya (truth) and agraha (eagerness). Satyagraha is based on the twin principles of truth and non-violence.
- A satyagrahi was one who firmly believed in truth and nonviolence and who would resist evil at all costs. A satyagrahi was peaceful, fearless, and strong.
- He/She would hate evil but not the ‘evildoer’. In the fight for justice and truth, the satyagrahi would willingly accept suffering and be ready to make sacrifices.
- The suffering and patience of the satyagrahi were expected to bring about a change of heart in the enemy. The idea behind satyagraha was not to destroy the enemy but the transform and enlighten him.
- Gandhiji insisted on non-violent methods of struggle. He believed that non-violence was the weapon of the strong and could be effectively used to resist armed attacks by the enemy. A satyagrahi was expected to follow peaceful methods even under extreme provocation.
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