Why did Gandhiji say Satyagraha is pure soul force

Nationalism in India (10)

Why did Gandhiji say ‘Satyagraha is pure soul force’? Explain by giving two arguments.

  • Answer:
    1.  Satyagraha is pure soul force because truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called Satyagraha. 
    2. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love. Non-violence is the supreme dharma. 
    3. According to Mahatma Gandhi, Satyagraha is not a physical force. 
    4. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversity; he does not seek his destruction. In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever.

     
  • Exam Year: 2025