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What did Gandhi propose as essential for every Satyagrahi in India?
What did Gandhi propose as essential for every Satyagrahi in India?
- Living faith in God, leading a chaste life, habitual khadi weaver and spinner, abstaining from alcohol (correct)
- Wealth accumulation, material possessions, social status, political power
- Educational qualifications, professional expertise, financial stability, technological skills
- Regular exercise, vegetarian diet, meditation, fasting
Which principle was listed by Gandhi as essential for Satyagrahis in a resistance campaign?
Which principle was listed by Gandhi as essential for Satyagrahis in a resistance campaign?
- React with aggression in response to violence
- Retaliate to assaults and punishment
- Submit to an order given in anger
- Harbour no anger and suffer the anger of the opponent (correct)
What was included in the Yamas described in Yoga Sutra, which Gandhi asked satyagrahis to follow?
What was included in the Yamas described in Yoga Sutra, which Gandhi asked satyagrahis to follow?
- Violence, deceit, theft, materialism, laziness, indulgence, fear, religious discrimination
- Pacifism, fabrication, embezzlement, minimalism, sedentary lifestyle, self-indulgence, timidity, sectarianism
- Aggression, dishonesty, hoarding, physical inactivity, desire indulgence, cowardice, religious intolerance
- Nonviolence, truth, non-stealing, non-possession, body-labour, control of desires, fearlessness, equal respect for all religions (correct)
What economic strategy did Gandhi suggest for Satyagrahis?
What economic strategy did Gandhi suggest for Satyagrahis?
What did Gandhi propose as a requirement for Satyagrahis in India regarding alcohol and intoxicants?
What did Gandhi propose as a requirement for Satyagrahis in India regarding alcohol and intoxicants?
What was the purpose of the Rowlatt Act?
What was the purpose of the Rowlatt Act?
What powers did the Rowlatt Act grant to the colonial British government?
What powers did the Rowlatt Act grant to the colonial British government?
When was the Rowlatt Act passed?
When was the Rowlatt Act passed?
Who was the president of the committee whose recommendations led to the passing of the Rowlatt Act?
Who was the president of the committee whose recommendations led to the passing of the Rowlatt Act?
What emergency measures were indefinitely extended by the Rowlatt Act?
What emergency measures were indefinitely extended by the Rowlatt Act?
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Essential Qualities of a Satyagrahi (Gandhi)
Essential Qualities of a Satyagrahi (Gandhi)
Gandhi believed that every Satyagrahi should have unwavering faith in God, live a pure life, regularly weave and spin khadi cloth, and abstain from alcohol.
Satyagrahi Principle: No Anger
Satyagrahi Principle: No Anger
Gandhi emphasized that Satyagrahis must remain calm and patient, even when faced with anger and aggression from their opponents. They should not respond with anger.
Yamas for Satyagrahis
Yamas for Satyagrahis
Based on the Yoga Sutras, Gandhi advised Satyagrahis to follow the Yamas, which include principles like non-violence, truthfulness, honesty, non-possession, manual labor, desire control, fearlessness, and respect for all faiths.
Satyagrahi Economic Strategy
Satyagrahi Economic Strategy
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Satyagrahi Alcohol Stance
Satyagrahi Alcohol Stance
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Purpose of the Rowlatt Act
Purpose of the Rowlatt Act
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Powers of the Rowlatt Act
Powers of the Rowlatt Act
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Passing of the Rowlatt Act
Passing of the Rowlatt Act
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Rowlatt Committee President
Rowlatt Committee President
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Rowlatt Act Emergency Measures
Rowlatt Act Emergency Measures
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Study Notes
Satyagraha
- Satyagraha is a form of nonviolent resistance or civil resistance, which translates to "holding firmly to truth" or "truth force".
- The term satyagraha was coined and developed by Mahatma Gandhi.
- A person who practices satyagraha is called a satyagrahi.
Gandhi and Satyagraha
- Gandhi practiced satyagraha in the Indian independence movement.
- He also used satyagraha during his earlier struggles in South Africa for Indian rights.
- Gandhi envisioned satyagraha as a universal solvent for injustice and harm, not just a tactic for political struggle.
Influence of Satyagraha
- Satyagraha theory influenced Martin Luther King Jr.'s and James Bevel's campaigns during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
- It also influenced Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
- Satyagraha has inspired many other social justice and similar movements.
The Sabarmati Ashram
- Gandhi founded the Sabarmati Ashram to teach satyagraha.
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Test your knowledge of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience with this quiz on Satyagraha. Learn about the concept coined and developed by Mahatma Gandhi during the Indian independence movement and its significance in promoting truth and nonviolent protest.
