Gandhi defined satyagraha and duragraha as divine and devilish methods
Evidence
There are two methods of attaining one’s goal: Satyagraha and Duragraha. In our scriptures, they have been described, respectively, as divine and devilish modes of action.” He went on to give an example of duragraha: “the terrible War going on in Europe”. Also, “The man who follows the path of Duragraha becomes impatient and wants to kill the so-called enemy. There can be but one result of this. Hatred increases” (CWMG 16, 126-8). — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 553
Categorization
Category: Definitional Content
- DEFINE: Clarifies Gandhi’s founding distinction between satyagraha (truth-force, nonviolent) and duragraha (hatred-driven coercion).