An Analysis of Gandhian Philosophy of Nation Development

Vol-4 | Issue-03 | March 2019 | Published Online: 13 March 2019    PDF ( 140 KB )
Author(s)
Joginder 1

1M.A. (Sociology), JRF, Research Scholar, Department of Sociology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana) (India)

Abstract

India has the credit to have a series of great man from time to time who influenced the society in different ways but none of them infused greater impact on the thinking and action of humanity then Mahatma Gandhi. As we may be aware of the fact that Gandhi has proposed his vision on politics, sociology, philosophy and economics on the various occasions. The “Half Naked Fakir” (as the Churchill called him) left an indelible impact on social, economic and political Arena of society. He was the man of peace and Goodwill who endeavored for the goodness of the entire mankind. He was a visionary of world peace and his only weapon was love for humanity, courage and conviction and faith in God. His advocacy of a Revolution by consent, emphasis on decentralization of power stickness to truth and nonviolence at all cost are you unique in the history of mankind. Thus, keeping in view, the present paper will try to create a sense of understanding towards some fundamental principle of Gandhiji such as faith in truth, Nonviolence, Satyagraha, Bramacharya, control of palate, fearlessness, rural reconstruction, probation, upliftment of the depressed class, advocacy of national education, Swadeshi, Charkha, Khadi, Respect of national flag and non-stealing on non-possession etc. To conclude Gandhian ideology is inclusive of politics, spirituality and ethics; because, he emphasize the emancipation of women and the lower section of society.

Keywords
Sociology, Philosophy, Economic.
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