6. Why Politics?

Why Politics? 184. If I seem to take part in politics, it is only because politics encircle us today like the coil of a snake from which one cannot get out, no matter how much one tries. I wish therefore to wrestle with the snake.  –YI,...

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7. His Own Mission

His Own Mission 181. I have not conceived my mission to be that of a knight-errant wandering everywhere to deliver people from difficult situations. My humble occupation has been to show people how they can solve their own difficulties. –H,...

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8. The International Ideal

The International Ideal 176. My religion has no geographical limits. If I have a living faith in it, it will transcend my love for India herself. –YI, 11-8-20, Tagore, 714. 177. Isolated independence is not the goal of the world States. It...

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9. Democracy

Democracy 169. Let there be no manner of doubt that Swaraj established by nonviolent means will be different in kind from the Swaraj that can be established by armed rebellion. –YI, 2-3-22, 130. 170. Violent means will give violent Swaraj....

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10. The Social and PoliticalIdeal

The Social Ideal 166. I want to bring about an equalization of status. The working classes have all these centuries been isolated and relegated to a lower status. They have been shudras, and the word has been interpreted to mean and inferior status....

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