Mahatma Gandhi Flashcards

Flashcards of key vocabulary and concepts related to Mahatma Gandhi's life, philosophies, and impact on Indian independence.

Nonviolence

The use of peaceful means, not force, to bring about political or social change.

Civil Disobedience

The refusal to follow certain laws or pay taxes and fines to protest a government’s actions and policies.

Mahatma

“Great soul;” a person regarded with loving respect; a holy person or sage.

Nationhood

Refers to the status of belonging to a nation(-state) or to a national identity.

Satyagraha

Securing rights by personal suffering and not inflicting injury on others

Sarvodaya

'Universal Uplift' or 'Progress of All'

Swaraj

Self-rule, self-restraint, could be equated with moksha or salvation

Trusteeship

Law of non-possession, converting the privileged classes into trustees, equitable distribution of wealth

Swadeshi

Acting within and from one's own community, both politically and economically

Ahimsa

Non-violence in thought, word, and deed.