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Main elements of Gandhian pacifism

Introduction Gandhian pacifism represents a unique and deeply moral approach to peace and non-violence. Rooted in the principles of truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa), it goes beyond simply avoiding physical violence. It is a philosophy and way of life that promotes harmony, justice, and love as the highest values. Mahatma Gandhi’s pacifism played a central […]

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(a) Philosophical Foundations of Gandhi’s political perspective (b) Jawaharlal Nehru’s Scientific Humanism

[a] Philosophical Foundations of Gandhi’s Political Perspective Mahatma Gandhi’s (1869–1948) political philosophy was deeply rooted in ethical and moral principles rather than mere political strategy. His ideas were influenced by Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, and Western thinkers like Leo Tolstoy and Henry David Thoreau. He emphasized non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), self-rule (swaraj), and civil disobedience (satyagraha)

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