Q. With reference to Gandhi’s technique of Satyagraha, consider the following statements:
1.A Satyagrahi must be ready to suffer the consequences of their actions but must never harbor ill-will or “himsa” (violence) even in thought toward the adversary.
2.The ultimate objective of Satyagraha is the destruction of the opponent’s political power through total non-cooperation and the imposition of moral guilt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Non-violence in thought, word, and deed is the core of Satyagraha.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The objective of Satyagraha is never to “destroy” or “humiliate” the opponent, but to convert them and win them over through truth and self-suffering.
