satyagraha

Noun

Meaning

the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

compassion dissent disobedience defiance insubordination pacifism empowerment ahimsa direct action Gandhism community development civil disobedience human rights non-violence peacemaking
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Hypernyms

nonviolence passive resistance nonviolent resistance

Examples

He organized the much talked about Salt Satyagraha in the state of Bihar. Rajendra Prasad

His philosophy of Satyagraha is both a personal and a social struggle to realize the Truth, which he identifies as God, the Absolute Morality. He seeks this Truth, not in isolation, self-centeredly, but with the people. Nelson Mandela

Real suffering, bravely borne, melts even a heart of stone. Such is the potency of suffering. And there lies the key to Satyagraha. Mahatma Gandhi

A euphemism sometimes used for Satyagraha is that it is a "silent force" or a "soul force" (a term also used by Martin Luther King Jr. during his famous " I Have a Dream " speech). Source: Internet

Another freedom fighter said, “I have participated in the Satyagraha in 1955 against the oppressive Portuguese and like me many have. Source: Internet

However, 23 trade unions of the Colombo Port resorted to a Satyagraha on the 29th of July, demanding a written affirmation stating that the East Container Terminal (ECT) is still under the purview of SLPA. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Satya Satya Yuga Satyabhama satyagrahi Satyajit Satyal