Published October 4, 2026
Guidelines for Satyagrahis
Main rules Gandhi set for people practising Satyagraha.
Gandhi set practical rules for anyone offering Satyagraha:
- Be clear about the truth you are defending
- Give up fear; be willing to trust the opponent
- Never use violence or speak with hatred
- Accept arrest, hardship and suffering without retaliation
- Keep personal conduct disciplined and honest
- Do not take unfair advantage of the opponent’s weakness
- Work in the open; avoid secrecy and deception
Satyagraha fails if it turns into compulsion or revenge. Meaning: What is Satyagraha. History: History. Homepage: main guide.