satyagraha
/sɑ:'tjɑ:grɑ:hɑ:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A form of nonviolent resistance: "satyagraha" refers specifically to the philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance or civil disobedience, particularly as developed and employed by Mahatma Gandhi in India.
- A force born of truth and love: The term is derived from Sanskrit, combining "satya" (truth) and "agraha" (insistence, holding firmly). It signifies a relentless pursuit of truth and justice through nonviolent means.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Gandhi's satyagraha campaigns were instrumental in India's struggle for independence.
- The principles of satyagraha emphasize truth, nonviolence, and self-suffering.
Advanced Usage
- "to practice satyagraha": to engage in nonviolent resistance.
- The activists were trained to practice satyagraha against the unjust law.
- "the spirit of satyagraha": the underlying philosophy or ethos of nonviolent insistence on truth.
- His leadership was guided by the spirit of satyagraha.
Variants and Related Words
- Satyagrahi (noun): A person who practices or is dedicated to satyagraha.
- The satyagrahis remained peaceful despite police provocation.
Synonyms
- Nonviolent resistance: opposition to a government or authority without using violence.
- Civil disobedience: the refusal to comply with certain laws as a peaceful form of political protest.
- Passive resistance: noncooperation with authority, often without active aggression.
Related Phrases
- "Truth force": A direct translation and conceptual synonym for satyagraha, emphasizing its basis in truth.
- He believed in the power of truth force to overcome oppression.
Related Idioms
- "To wield the weapon of satyagraha": To use nonviolent resistance as a strategic tool.
- The community decided to wield the weapon of satyagraha against the corporate polluters.
Noun
- the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms