Gandhism

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Gandhism, also referred to as Gandhianism, is a body of ideas that describes the inspiration, vision, and the life work of Mohandas K. Gandhi (alternatively known as Mahatma Gandhi). It is particularly associated with his contributions to the idea of nonviolent resistance, sometimes also called civil resistance or civil disobedience. The term "Gandhism" also encompasses what Gandhi's ideas, words, and actions mean to people around the world and how they used them for guidance in building their own future. Gandhism also permeates into the realm of the individual human being, non-political and non-social. A Gandhian can mean either an individual who follows, or a specific philosophy which is attributed to, Gandhism. However, Gandhi did not approve of the term "Gandhism". As he explained: There is no such thing as "Gandhism" and I do not want to leave any sect after me. I do not claim to have originated any new principle or doctrine. I have simply tried in my own way to apply the eternal...

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