The term «satyagraha» based on the particular reading Bhagavadgity that Gandhi began to study with nearly two decades of age (in the English translation of E. Arnolda). Gandhi devoted to this product of many years of reflection (which is reflected in a small book Anasakti yoga, and then in the collection of essays Gita-Mata), [...]

After arriving in India, Gandhi did not immediately okunulsya in political struggle, as it could be assumed. He believed that it had no right to do so, because not has information about the real situation in their country. For 20 years, much has changed here. Satyagrah seeking the truth can not rely on any [...]

But did not the two and four years before in India loudly zazvuchalo word "satyagraha". Again, it was the cause of an unjust law (Bill) passed the English 18 March, 1919. Once again turn to history. India already. Has long been one of the colonies of the British Crown. As with any colony, her [...]

Constitute a waiver of any agreements and contacts with the unjust ruling system. Makes it unnecessary to "civil disobedience" in the above sense, therefore, is a safer way to fight for ordinary people. Of non themselves are not adversaries, but unworthy of their actions. Supporters satyagrahi can cooperate with government officials, where they see [...]

In India during the British colonial tactic of non-violent struggle for independence in two forms: of non and civil disobedience. A Mahatma Gandhi in the early XX century. The basic idea – in an effort to influence the reason and conscience of the opponent through: the renunciation of violence willingness to carry the pain [...]

"Satya" is the Sanskrit word for "Truth." The word "Graha" means "holding to." Satya Graha, commonly translated as "Truth Force," is the name that Mahatma Gandhi gave to his movement of social change through nonviolence. Gandhi, born in India in 1869 and educated as a lawyer in England, first used civil disobedience to change [...]