Satyagraha is a sovereign remedy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Satyagraha is a sovereign remedy for oppression.
- In plain terms
- Non‑violent resistance is a powerful solution.
- What can you take from it?
- Use satyagraha to confront injustice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is satyagraha most effective?
- What limits its success?
Another view
It requires mass participation to be effective.
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