Ethnicity and Religious Heritage

Author(s): T U Mehta
Publisher: T U Mehta

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Anekantvad and Its Importance In Life Part-II
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Gandhi's method of Satyagraha.
Consciously or unconsciously Gandhiji followed exactly this process to solve every national problem.
Satyagraha, which he offered, was never sporadic or emotional. Whether it was Champaran, Kheda or salt Satyagrah, his method was the same. He first studied the pros and cons of the problem taking into account all the aspects (Nayas) involved in the matter. He always made a special effort to understand the case of the other side, (Saptabhangi) its alleged justification and a possible remedy (Synthesis) which may induce the other side to come to terms. Before taking any concrete action he would bring to the notice of the other side what are the wrongs, which are required to be remedied. He would always be ready to talk and to arrive at a reasonable consensus by conceding just points of the other side. If he fails in such efforts and finds that the other side is not able to give in, he would resolutely offer non-cooperation or non-violent resistance to fight injustice, and this too, after giving notice to the other side. He would always blame