The concept of Satyagraha Flashcards
How did he create ‘Satyagraha’
Joined the Sanskrit words for ‘truth’ and ‘obstinacy’
What was Satyagraha used to describe?
Non-violent resistance to injustice/evil
What did Gandhi believe for everybody?
They are created to search for the truth
Where was this ‘truth’ located?
Present in the deepest part of everyone’s being
‘Those with a weaker grasp of truth…
should never be forced to accept a more strongly held truth’
Gandhi’s quote about truth?
“To find Truth completely is to realise oneself and one’s destiny, that is, to become perfect”
Why was non-violence essential?
Between individual and groups, it stops violence
Define Passive Resistance
Resisting authority by doing nothing
Example of a Passive Resistance
Sit down protests
What did Gandhi advocate instead?
Non violent but active non-cooperation
Example of Active non-cooperation
Removing children from school
Why did Gandhi hate the term PR?
Gandhi resisted authority by doing more than something
