FROM SATYAGRAHA TO FREEDOM: PRINCIPLES OF THE INDIAN NATIONAL LIBERATION MOVEMENT

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the basic principles that formed the basis of the Indian national independence movement - satyagraha. It is shown how these ideas, proposed and implemented by Mahatma Gandhi, helped to unite Indian society and laid the foundation for the national revival of India in the twentieth century. The article emphasizes that satyagraha was not only a political strategy, but also had an important cultural and spiritual meaning. This movement helped restore the self-respect of Indians and encouraged the revival of traditional Indian values and culture. The desire for independence from colonial structures was not limited to political demands, but also included the rejection of British goods, a return to Indian customs, and the promotion of national culture. Gandhi and his followers viewed satyagraha as a process that should free India from external oppression and give the people spiritual freedom. The influence of satyagraha on the contemporary socio-philosophical discourse of India is investigated. India's independence, gained in 1947, was the result of many years of non-violent struggle. The ideas of satyagraha and hymns continue to influence the contemporary socio-philosophical discourse in India, becoming an integral part of the national identity. Nowadays, the principles of satyagraha are applied in social movements aimed at fighting for human rights, social justice, environmental awareness, and peace in international relations. India preserves Gandhi's legacy by honoring his ideas in politics, education, and civic initiatives.