Mahatma Gandhi was one of the greatest political and social reformers of all time. In this paper I will show how some of the methods he created to achieve his many aims were more successful than others. .
Gandhi's aims.
Gandhi's main aim was to gain independence for India. His constructive programme involved plans to improve India and make it ready for Swaraj (home rule), starting with the rural areas or villages. The aims of the constructive programme were to promote village industries by asking people in villages everywhere to spin and wear khadi cloth (plain cloth made from yarn spun at home made from a handloom), to encourage people to speak Indian languages instead of English and to support the rights of women and untouchables. Another aim of the constructive programme was to improve Hindu-Muslim relations, education in rural areas and health care. These aims were part of the greater goal of returning to Swadeshi (India's traditional way of life). .
Gandhi's non-violent methods (satyagraha).
The non-violent methods used by Gandhi to fight racial injustice, oppression and British rule in India were called satyagraha. Satyagraha meantthe force that is born of truth and love and non-violence?. Gandhi tried to ensure that the acts of satyagraha followed certain guidelines: .
1. Each act was to have a clear, justifiable and declared aim.
2. Protesters should try to change the opinion of their opponents by using non-violence and accepting punishments.
3. Protesters should try to find an outcome that all sides could accept. .
Gandhi's non-violent methods included organising marches, leading a model life, fasting, leading strikes and non-cooperation with the British.
Marches.
In South Africa Gandhi threatened to organise a march and the South African government sent him to jail and this led to strikes by miners and plantation workers. As a result, sympathy was gained from all parts of the world for the Indians in South Africa.
Gandhi. ... Here, in India, Gandhi started practice as a lawyer in Rajkot. ... Very soon Gandhi had his share of this experience. ... Gandhi declared: "This is an insult to the Indian community. ... When things started to get out of hand, all Gandhi needed to do was fast. ...
Gandhi Gandhi was born in 1869 in the state of Gujarat in Western India. ... Gandhi worked towards Indian people getting equality in Southern Africa. ... Another thing Gandhi did was a day of prayer and fasting. ... Gandhi let a protest where many of the Indian people burned their passes. Gandhi was arrested then, there was a fight between the Indian men and the British police officers. ...
Contents Cover Page Contents Introduction Brief History On Gandhi Introduction This is a project on Gandhi for my Junior Certificate. ... Enjoy A Brief History Of Gandhi Mohandas K. Gandhi was born in 1869 to Hindu parents in the state of Gujarat in Western India. ... His grandfather Uttamchand Gandhi and father Karamchand Gandhi occupied the high office of the diwan (Chief Minister) of Porbandar. ... Gandhi fell instantly with the words He Rama' (Oh! ...
So in 1917, Gandhi went investigate the situation, but once there was cut short by the British commissioner who told Gandhi to call off his investigation and leave. ... The Government was unsure on what to do with Gandhi eventually arresting him. ... For Gandhi, this was the end, the Satyagraha was called off. ... After his release, Gandhi was making plans for his next Satyagraha. ... The march included Gandhi, and people that were highly trained in Satyagraha. ...
The film "Gandhi" by Ben Kingsley, clearly illustrates in ways that are quite compelling, Mahatma Gandhi's force of spirit to make this place a better world. ... The movie commences with Gandhi being a lawyer in South Africa. ... Later, Gandhi then traveled to Europe in order to consult India's freedom. ... However, soon after Gandhi was assassinated. ... In my opinion, the movie "Gandhi" was remarkable. ...
If one were to ask Gandhi he would agree with the latter. ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar India. ... Many Indians were arrested for noncooperation including Gandhi. ... There are some instances where Gandhi's philosophy may be useless. ... Gandhi has had on India and the rest of the world. ...
Gandhi left such a legacy in which he can be considered one of these chosen few. ... The man that Gandhi became was first formed in South Africa. ... Gandhi's religious beliefs during this time were of crucial importance. ... In a sense, Gandhi's life as a whole was a response to evil powers at be and suffrage. ... So Gandhi led his people to equality. ...
It does not mean a meek submission to the will of the evil-doer, but it means pitting one's whole soul against the will of the tyrant" Mohatma Gandhi "An eye for an eye makes everybody blind" summarizes Gandhi's view of violence. ... Gandhi did not believe in violence as a technique of achieving his goal of an independent India. ... Gandhi considered non-violent non cooperation as requireing more courage and dedication then violence. ... During a march on a salt plant organized by Gandhi, men stood in line to approach the guards. ... In non-violent non cooperation Gandh...
Mahatma Gandhi. ... Gandhi. ... From Gandhi's birth to his arrival in South Africa, Attenborough chose to not show any of these years leaving out Gandhi's entire childhood and schooling. ... The movie shows Gandhi's time spent in India very precisely. ... In 1948, Gandhi was assassinated on the way to evening prayer. ...
