Swaraj

Colonialism is a big theme in the 20th century. Both Gandhi and Fanon have written on colonialism and violence during that era. One if them is a guru of India, leading people to peace and unionship; the other is a psychiatrist working in Algeria, seeing the condition of Algerian people under the French control. Having experienced authentic colonialism during their years of service in an developing or underdeveloped country, they both have feelings to express regarding the oppression enforced by a European country onto a country in Asia or Africa. Thus came along the work of Mohandas K. Gandhi: Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule (1909) and The Wretched of the Earth. This paper aims to look at both texts, both authors, and to find the differences…

The term swaraj means Independence and to become self sufficient in all the terms. It is one who do not think of himself and help others in all the situations which basically means he will not become selfish. Swaraj is for the good of the people and not for the bad of the people. In this movement it was clearly mentioned and written that not a single person can live without its society. Society is considered as the main part and the main organ. So a person should not do anything which can hurt…

British Empire was the largest empire the world had ever seen. The British were motivated to conquer and colonize any place where they could benefit economically. This emphasis on money inspired Gandhi to attack the Empire through civil disobedience and attack their economy as the desire for Indian independence grew. The British maintained control over their large empire through a structured military presence, which would suppress any uprising in an instant and by any means necessary, no matter…

A man who saw two wrongs as making a right and just society would likely have never gotten along with the Mahatma. In “Message to the Grass Roots,” Malcolm begins by demonizing the entire white race as “the common enemy” of all negroes, and advocates the exclusion of whites as the first step in revolution or rebellion. He lists the American, French, and Russian revolutions as templates for what a revolution actually is. “How did they bring it about? Bloodshed. You haven’t got a revolution that…

Gandhi exhibited swaraj numerous times to help build up the population conforming to the salt satyagraha. Upon his arrival back in India, Gandhi travelled across India to find out her situation. As Gandhi travelled, he eventually ditched the lawyer attire he was accustomed to. Instead, he opted for robes and loin cloth that were common amongst the massive population of India. In addition, if he ever travelled by train, he always travelled third class with the rest of the Indians as opposed to…

Moreover, the effort that has been put in to invoke a feeling of patriotism amongst citizens is extremely riveting. In my paper, I will use the writings of Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah and Iqbal to talk about their ideas for the twin notions of nation and nationalism. I will also bring to the forefront how reading their works has given me a more comprehensive understanding of these subjects. One of the most interesting features of M.K. Gandhi’s “Hind Swaraj” is his insistence that India constituted a…

revolutionary concept of nonviolence, Gandhi led the Indians and obtained freedom from the British. A big reason how Gandhi got freedom for India was The Salt March, which took place form March 12, 1930. The Salt March was largely a symbolic act, but it helped inspire the people to resist British rule. Gandhi and his men set out on there religious retreat, Gandhi and several of his men went on a trail that took over 240 miles to the costal town of Dandi. Furthermore, Gandhi and his supporters…

who, it could be argued, played far greater roles in achieving Indian autonomy. The film’s narrow-minded focus on Gandhi and his beliefs also meant that those of others, some of which were entirely different, were lost. Furthermore, Gandhi fails to recognise the extent of the conflict that erupted throughout the course of the Independence movement, as well as many of the political, social and economic upheavals that arose. Gandhi The film exaggerates Gandhi’s role in India’s Independence,…

His first mobilisation happened in 1909, as he wrote ‘‘Hind Swaraj’’, where he warned India to not follow the western civilization in their industrialization, since there were too many Indians compared to the resources available (Lal). Gandhi also believed that in order to protect and conserve the environment for generations to come, Indians had to live simply, by only fulfilling their needs and set aside their wants (Lal). Gandhi led by example as he chose to live in the simplicity with his…

Gandhi’s implementation of nonviolent social change was through sarvodaya, meaning the well-being of all. Gandhi believed complete freedom for India could only be achieved through a grassroots program that addressed community problems. For example, in the implementation of sarvodaya Gandhi advocated equality for all, through the elimination of untouchability and including women as equal partners in the fight for India’s liberations. Gandhi’s focus on sarvodaya shows he is an agent of nonviolent…