Swaraj

Swaraj for Gandhi is self-reliance and self-government. Explain.

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Introduction The concept of Swaraj is central to Mahatma Gandhi’s political philosophy and vision for India. Unlike conventional definitions of political independence, Gandhi’s Swaraj goes beyond mere freedom from colonial rule. For him, Swaraj was a comprehensive ideal encompassing political self-rule, economic self-reliance, social justice, and moral development. In this framework, Swaraj is synonymous with […]

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What is Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj? How does it lead to Sarvodaya and Antyodaya?

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of Swaraj (self-rule) goes beyond political independence. It is a deep and powerful concept that includes individual freedom, moral responsibility, and self-reliance. Gandhi believed that true freedom must start from within each person and extend to the entire society. This idea of Swaraj naturally leads to Sarvodaya (welfare of all) and

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The role of constructive programme in Gandhi’s philosophy

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Introduction The Constructive Programme was a vital part of Mahatma Gandhi’s strategy for India’s independence and social reform. While political actions like civil disobedience and satyagraha received more attention, Gandhi believed that true freedom would only be meaningful if society also changed from within. The Constructive Programme outlined the positive, everyday actions that Indians could

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Gandhi’s concept of individual autonomy

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s political thought emphasized not just collective freedom, but also individual autonomy. He believed that true freedom begins at the level of the individual and that every person has the right and responsibility to live according to truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa). Gandhi’s concept of individual autonomy was deeply spiritual and moral in

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True Swaraj is both political and economic independence

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Introduction The concept of Swaraj (self-rule) was central to Mahatma Gandhi’s vision for India. However, for Gandhi, Swaraj was not limited to political independence from British colonial rule. He believed that true Swaraj meant both political and economic independence — where individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole are self-reliant, free, and morally empowered.

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‘Gandhi’s views on ‘Swaraj’ model of polity are pertinent even today’. Comment

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj is one of the most profound ideas in Indian political thought. Unlike the modern understanding of political independence, Gandhi’s Swaraj goes beyond the mere absence of foreign rule. It is about self-governance at all levels—individual, village, and national. Even today, Gandhi’s vision of Swaraj remains relevant, particularly in discussions

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Democracy

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Democracy In Gandhian philosophy, democracy is not just a political system but a moral and spiritual ideal. Gandhi believed that true democracy is rooted in the values of truth, non-violence, and service. It should be based on the individual’s capacity for self-rule (swaraj) and moral responsibility. Gandhi favored decentralized democracy or village swaraj, where power

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Philosophical Foundations of Gandhi’s political perspective

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s political philosophy was deeply rooted in ethics, spirituality, and the Indian cultural tradition. Unlike Western political ideologies that often separated politics from morality, Gandhi saw no such division. His political activism was a reflection of his spiritual and philosophical beliefs. Concepts like truth (Satya), non-violence (Ahimsa), self-rule (Swaraj), and self-discipline formed the

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Gandhi’s concept of individual autonomy

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of individual autonomy is rooted in his broader philosophy of truth, non-violence, and self-realization. To Gandhi, true freedom meant more than political independence; it involved inner moral strength, self-discipline, and the ability to act in harmony with one’s conscience. His concept of individual autonomy is closely linked to self-rule or Swaraj,

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

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[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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