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How Did Mahatma Gandhi Use Of Nonviolence

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Christian Anigwe
Ms. Wiesinger
H Sophomore English—3
3 September 2015
Nonviolence: Mahatma Gandhi’s Weapon Violence and war has been used throughout the existence of mankind to assert dominance, gain wealth, or to maintain one’s gained power. Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian man who fought for justice and equality in India by leading protests through peaceful means. He also openly advocated against the British’s rule in India. What made Gandhi so powerful was that he fought his adversaries using the unique technique of nonviolence. Nonviolence introduces the idea of “cowardice vs true strength” many leaders face today. Gandhi focused on these ideals mainly because of his early childhood and teachings from his mother. Gandhi was an influential …show more content…

12). The use of nonviolence affected India unlike other methods known in history which made other flock to Gandhi and the use of nonviolence. Gandhi had a strong sense of judgment that came from his parents, especially his mother. His mother believed in fasting, nonviolence, and acceptance (even of other religions). By only using Satayagraha and successfully rebuilding a corrupt Indian government, Gandhi had attained great power and influence; thus, showcasing his qualities as a leader. Gandhi also used his power in England to change the nation’s perspectives with only nonviolence: "My ambition is no less than to convert the British people through nonviolence, and thus make them see the wrong they have done to India"(Gandhi Para. 6). Gandhi is using his spiritual qualities; trying to connect with all of England and not force them to do anything. Gandhi knew how to strike an adversary in a political and spiritual mindset to get what he wanted. His ideas and morals can reconstruct a nation while obtaining/maintaining power and …show more content…

Gandhi relates nonviolence to the level of pure-heartedness and faith in God: “Non-violence is a power which can be wielded equally by all - children, young men and women or grown-up people, provided they have a living faith in the God of Love and have therefore equal love for all mankind.” Gandhi used his religious beliefs, saying if someone has a strong faith in God they will have love everyone and nonviolence will be more effective and believes everyone should use his technique of nonviolence. Gandhi then goes as far as relating nonviolence to the God inside of everyone: “Non-violence is an active force of the highest order. It is soul force or the power of Godhead within us” (Citation). Gandhi expresses his religion and believes nonviolence has to do with the amount of God one has inside of their person. Gandhi states that those who see God can have a deeper understanding of nonviolence; this helped him express his power to thousands of different people throughout the

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