Satyagraha

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Satyagraha

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Satyagraha, a concept introduced by Mahatma Gandhi, is indeed based on the principle of non-violence and aims to change the heart and mind of the opponent through the power of truth and by undergoing self-suffering, rather than inflicting suffering on the opponent. It encompasses all the aspects mentioned: it is based on the concept of suffering (self-suffering for a cause), it never injures the opponent (adhering to non-violence), and it tries to wean the opponent from error by love and self-suffering (aiming for transformation rather than coercion).