The fight of Satyagraha is for the strong in spirit, not the doubter or the timid. Satyagraha teaches us the art of living as well as dying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Satyagraha requires spiritual strength and teaches resilience in life and death.
- In plain terms
- Nonviolent resistance is for the strong in spirit and teaches how to live.
- What can you take from it?
- Nonviolence requires inner strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives you spiritual strength?
- How do you face fear?
Another view
Not everyone possesses the mental fortitude for such resistance.
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