The Idea of Truth and Non-violence in Gandhi \\\\\'s Social Thought.
Dr. Ripan Biswas
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Abstract
Abstract: Mahatma Gandhi believed that the progress of a nation depends on the welfare of all people. His idea of Sarvodaya stands for the equal upliftment of every individual in society. He paid special attention to the poor, women, labourers, and other marginalised groups. Gandhi considered Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence) as the foundation of social life. He believed that Truth can only be achieved through non-violence. Though Gandhi was not a systematic philosopher, his ideas developed from personal experience and moral practice. He rejected the idea of the greatest good of the majority and supported decentralisation of power. According to Gandhi, a non-violent and cooperative society alone can ensure justice, peace, and equality for all. Key words: Truth (Satya), Non-violence (Ahimsa), Marginalise, Sarvodaya, Self-realisation, Empowerment, Co-operation.
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Copyright © 2026 Dr. Ripan Biswas . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.