Gandhian Ideologies
Gandhian ideology refers to the set of social, political, moral, and religious ideas adopted and developed by Mahatma Gandhi. It originated during his stay in South Africa (1893–1914) and matured in India during the freedom struggle.
- Gandhian thought emphasizes practical idealism and aims at transforming both the individual and society through truth (Satya) and non-violence (Ahimsa). Influences on Gandhi included the Bhagavad Gita, Jainism, Buddhism, the Bible, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Tolstoy, and John Ruskin.
- Tolstoy’s The Kingdom of God is Within You and Ruskin’s Unto This Last had a deep impact on him, the latter being paraphrased by Gandhi as Sarvodaya.
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