Gandhi had a nuanced critique of Western civilization. He saw it as overly dependent on outward displays and mechanization that exploited people and harmed the environment. While adopting some Western aspects, Gandhi felt true civilization was based on principles like nonviolence and truth. He criticized Western civilization's reliance on technology, mass media, and globalization that concentrated wealth and increased unemployment. However, Gandhi recognized some technology could be useful if it involved people instead of replacing them. Overall, his critique centered around prioritizing human dignity and values over unchecked materialism and domination of other cultures.
Mahatma gandhi western civilisation pdf karoAnurag Gangal
Gandhi had a critical view of Western civilization. He believed it was overly dependent on outward displays like technology and that it would lead to the exploitation and domination of other cultures. Gandhi felt Western civilization's focus on technology, mechanization, and materialism came at the cost of individual well-being and human values. While he did not want India to fully adopt the Western model, Gandhi acknowledged that some aspects like parliamentary democracy were necessary for post-independence India. Overall, Gandhi saw Western civilization as unsustainable and self-destructive in its prioritization of technology and brute force over human-centered values like nonviolence.
Gandhi viewed security as a holistic phenomenon that has nothing to do with weapons. For Gandhi, the highest form of security is possible in a gentle, civilized world without coercion. Gandhi proposed a concentric spheres model for global security with increasing circles of neighbors, developing countries, and then developed powers - all maintained through mutual faith and nonviolence. True security comes from peace and development, not weapons which only provide the illusion of security and the threat of mass destruction.
The Struggle for Powerless Class in Arundhati Roy’s Writingsijtsrd
Arundhati Roy’s political essays are focused on highlighting her struggle for the powerless class of the world. She tries to make space for justice, right and freedom for the voiceless and silenced class in the society. Social justice is the foundation for peace. She does not advocate meek surrender or violent resistance but fights with a true democratic spirit and non violent principle under the constitutional concept. There is a dangerous systemic flaw in parliamentary democracy. The system of checks and balances as the pillars of the democracy weakens. Democratic institutions become undemocratic in a democratic society and they become completely unaccountable. The relation between the powerless and powerful is like a relation between the lamb and the beast. She hopes that these two classes live together in perfect harmony in the world. Dr K J SIBI "The Struggle for Powerless Class in Arundhati Roy’s Writings" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-3 , April 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30605.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/english/30605/the-struggle-for-powerless-class-in-arundhati-roy%E2%80%99s-writings/dr-k-j-sibi
Diffusion of Innovation (Development Communication) -ZKZareen Khan
This document discusses key concepts around communication, development communication, diffusion of innovations, and Everett Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory. It covers the main elements that influence the spread of new ideas through communication channels over time within a social system. The document also discusses the innovation-decision process, adopter categories, the rate of adoption, consequences of innovation, and the role of opinion leaders and change agents in diffusion.
Sustainable Rural Development - A Gandhian PerspectiveJanak Shah
This document discusses sustainable rural development in India from a Gandhian perspective. It outlines several problems facing rural India, such as lack of electricity, pollution from cookstoves, and poverty. The author proposes decentralized, high-technology solutions for energy production, lighting, and cooking using agriculture and residues. This includes producing liquid fuels, biogas, and electricity from crops and residues. The author argues this can provide rural wealth, employment, and bring marginalized populations into the mainstream while addressing India's energy crisis. Drawing on Gandhian principles of self-sufficiency, the strategies emphasize efficient, small-scale technologies suited to rural areas.
Trusteeship theory of mahatma gandhi - theories of industrial relations - Man...manumelwin
Gandhiji had immense faith in the goodness of man and he believed that many of the evils of the modern world have been brought about by wrong system and not by wrong individuals.
Mahatma gandhi western civilisation pdf karoAnurag Gangal
Gandhi had a critical view of Western civilization. He believed it was overly dependent on outward displays like technology and that it would lead to the exploitation and domination of other cultures. Gandhi felt Western civilization's focus on technology, mechanization, and materialism came at the cost of individual well-being and human values. While he did not want India to fully adopt the Western model, Gandhi acknowledged that some aspects like parliamentary democracy were necessary for post-independence India. Overall, Gandhi saw Western civilization as unsustainable and self-destructive in its prioritization of technology and brute force over human-centered values like nonviolence.
Gandhi viewed security as a holistic phenomenon that has nothing to do with weapons. For Gandhi, the highest form of security is possible in a gentle, civilized world without coercion. Gandhi proposed a concentric spheres model for global security with increasing circles of neighbors, developing countries, and then developed powers - all maintained through mutual faith and nonviolence. True security comes from peace and development, not weapons which only provide the illusion of security and the threat of mass destruction.
The Struggle for Powerless Class in Arundhati Roy’s Writingsijtsrd
Arundhati Roy’s political essays are focused on highlighting her struggle for the powerless class of the world. She tries to make space for justice, right and freedom for the voiceless and silenced class in the society. Social justice is the foundation for peace. She does not advocate meek surrender or violent resistance but fights with a true democratic spirit and non violent principle under the constitutional concept. There is a dangerous systemic flaw in parliamentary democracy. The system of checks and balances as the pillars of the democracy weakens. Democratic institutions become undemocratic in a democratic society and they become completely unaccountable. The relation between the powerless and powerful is like a relation between the lamb and the beast. She hopes that these two classes live together in perfect harmony in the world. Dr K J SIBI "The Struggle for Powerless Class in Arundhati Roy’s Writings" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-3 , April 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30605.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/english/30605/the-struggle-for-powerless-class-in-arundhati-roy%E2%80%99s-writings/dr-k-j-sibi
Diffusion of Innovation (Development Communication) -ZKZareen Khan
This document discusses key concepts around communication, development communication, diffusion of innovations, and Everett Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory. It covers the main elements that influence the spread of new ideas through communication channels over time within a social system. The document also discusses the innovation-decision process, adopter categories, the rate of adoption, consequences of innovation, and the role of opinion leaders and change agents in diffusion.
Sustainable Rural Development - A Gandhian PerspectiveJanak Shah
This document discusses sustainable rural development in India from a Gandhian perspective. It outlines several problems facing rural India, such as lack of electricity, pollution from cookstoves, and poverty. The author proposes decentralized, high-technology solutions for energy production, lighting, and cooking using agriculture and residues. This includes producing liquid fuels, biogas, and electricity from crops and residues. The author argues this can provide rural wealth, employment, and bring marginalized populations into the mainstream while addressing India's energy crisis. Drawing on Gandhian principles of self-sufficiency, the strategies emphasize efficient, small-scale technologies suited to rural areas.
Trusteeship theory of mahatma gandhi - theories of industrial relations - Man...manumelwin
Gandhiji had immense faith in the goodness of man and he believed that many of the evils of the modern world have been brought about by wrong system and not by wrong individuals.
Gandhi was born in 1869 in Porbandar, India. He studied law in London and first practiced non-violent resistance in South Africa. His principles included satya (truth), ahimsa (non-violence), vegetarianism, brahmacharya (self-discipline), simplicity, faith, aparigraha (non-possession), equality, and swadeshi (use of locally made goods). He drew inspiration from Hindu scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and believed in equality among all religions. Gandhi advocated for non-violent civil disobedience and led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Rural entrepreneurship involves adding value to rural resources and engaging local human resources. It can take various forms like individual, group, or cluster entrepreneurship and cooperatives. Rural entrepreneurship is needed to generate employment and income, develop rural areas, and curb rural-urban migration. It includes industries like food processing, minerals, agriculture, chemicals, engineering, textiles, and handicrafts. Dr. Anand Karve founded ARTI in 1996 to harness agricultural waste into fuel and pioneer new farming techniques. As an NGO in Maharashtra, ARTI's objectives are to promote rural development through innovating and commercializing rural technologies to make existing businesses more profitable and create new jobs. ARTI works on projects in areas like
This document discusses rural entrepreneurship in India. It provides an introduction on the importance of rural entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities. It then defines rural entrepreneurship and lists various industries under the purview of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), including agro-based, textile, and service industries. The document also discusses advantages of rural industrialization, challenges, and recommendations to boost rural entrepreneurship through poverty alleviation programs and training. It provides examples of several famous rural entrepreneurs in India.
Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869 in India. He studied law in England and South Africa, where he experienced racism and fought for the rights of Indians and South Africans. When he returned to India, he led nonviolent movements to gain independence from British rule through civil disobedience and non-cooperation. Gandhi's philosophy emphasized truth, non-violence, brotherhood, and fearlessness. He believed education's role was to develop character, dignity of labor, leadership skills, and spiritual growth for both individuals and society.
The document summarizes the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2nd, 2014. The campaign aims to achieve a clean India by 2019 by raising public awareness about sanitation and eliminating open defecation. It seeks to provide access to toilets and clean drinking water while ensuring solid and liquid waste management. The campaign involves participation from millions of government employees, students, and celebrities who are promoting the importance of community cleanliness nationwide.
Mohandas Gandhi was born in 1869 in Gujarat, India. He faced racism as a lawyer in South Africa, which turned him toward non-violent activism. He led non-violent campaigns for Indian rights in South Africa and then India that weakened British control and ultimately led to India's independence, though the country was partitioned, leading to violence. Gandhi continued non-violent campaigns and fasts to reduce tensions until his assassination in 1948.
Rural development is a complex process that aims to improve living conditions in rural areas. It requires integrated efforts across sectors like infrastructure, public services, health, education, employment and standard of living. While the government and private sector have undertaken development initiatives, rural areas still lag significantly behind cities in these areas. Effective rural development strategies require addressing issues like inadequate infrastructure, lack of opportunities, traditional mindsets, and ensuring balanced growth between rural and urban regions.
Mahatma Gandhi was the preeminent leader of Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. He was born in 1869 in Gujarat and employed non-violent civil disobedience to achieve independence. Some of his notable campaigns included the Champaran and Kheda satyagrahas, non-cooperation movement, and the famous Dandi Salt March. He was assassinated in 1948 by Nathuram Godse due to his vision of a secular post-independent India.
This document summarizes the growth and progress of the sugar industry in India. It discusses how the sugar industry originated in India in the early 20th century with the establishment of private sugar mills. These mills exploited cane growers by paying low prices for sugarcane. In response, co-operative sugar mills were established. After independence in 1947, the government promoted the sugar industry and established the quota system to protect farmers. Today, India is the world's second largest sugar producer after Brazil, producing around 15-25% of global sugar and sugarcane. The sugar industry provides employment and has led to socio-economic development in rural areas through activities like modernizing agriculture, expanding irrigation, and building infrastructure.
This document discusses Gandhi's approach to information and communication technology (ICT). It argues that while modern ICT did not exist in Gandhi's time, he advocated for an approach focused on truth, nonviolence, and non-exploitation. Gandhi's strategies of traveling nationwide through trains and marches on foot created significant impact similar to modern ICT tools. The document analyzes Gandhi's views on the exploitative nature of modern ICT and media, and argues for developing a new world ICT order based on Gandhian principles of decentralization, morality, character building, and serving the masses through non-profit oriented communication.
The document discusses whether Mahatma Gandhi is still relevant today. It outlines both criticisms from those who say he is not relevant as well as arguments for his continued relevance. Specifically, it argues that Gandhi's principles of non-violence, equality, sustainability, respect for all religions, and vision for India and the world make him eternally relevant for addressing issues modern society faces with technology, violence, and the environment. Famous quotes from Gandhi and others like Martin Luther King Jr. are provided to support the view that Gandhi's teachings remain important for humanity's progress.
Present Market Globalisation And Democratic Decentralisation of Gandhi - Cont...inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Gandhi viewed security as a holistic phenomenon that has nothing to do with weapons. For Gandhi, the highest form of security is possible in a gentle world without coercion, where basic human needs are met for all. Gandhi advocated transforming societies and international relations through nonviolence, conflict resolution, and fulfilling basic human needs in a spirit of mutual understanding and respect between all people and nations.
Corporate and business ethics in hind swaraj pdf karoAnurag Gangal
This document summarizes key ideas from Mahatma Gandhi's Hind Swaraj as they relate to corporate ethics and business. It makes three main points:
1) Gandhi's Hind Swaraj outlines fundamental ethics like truth, nonviolence, honesty and self-reliance that are necessary for successful and prosperous business. Peace and order are also prerequisites for development.
2) A famous Indian industrialist, Jamnalal Bajaj, was inspired by Gandhi's principles of serving the poor and worked closely with him to promote rural development in India.
3) Effective management and problem-solving in corporations requires open communication in all directions, not just top-down, drawing on Gandhi
Corporate and business ethics in hind swaraj pdf karoAnurag Gangal
This document provides an abstract for a paper on corporate and business ethics in Hind Swaraj by Anurag Gangal. It discusses how Gandhi's principles of nonviolence, truth, honesty and self-reliance laid out in Hind Swaraj are necessary for successful and prosperous business. Peace and order are prerequisites for development and globalization. Gandhi advocated for a global society based on good governance, global civil society, and ethical e-business and e-commerce.
Sustainable Development has become the catchword of the 21st century in every walks ranging from commerce, politics, policies and framing of law. Today, whatever is not sustainable or does not sustain the other aspects of the sphere like ecology, humanism, morals etc. is eschewed and not accepted. As the advancement in technology is going ahead and population of the world is going north, sustainable development has become a rage as well as the biggest challenge as whatever we have inherited and the prevailing goodness around has to be sustained for the posterity.
One of the greatest exponents of all round sustainable development, without naming the term, was Mahtama Gandhi. Gandhiji talked about all round sustainable development which is applicable in each and every aspect be it environment, personal physical, mental and spiritual health, politics, economics and law and justice. Perhaps, there is no greater exponent and intricate visionary of sustainable development for the human race than Gandhi.
His books ‘Hind Swaraj’, ‘My Non-Violence’, ‘Story of My Experiments with Truth’, ‘Law and Lawyer’ etc. discuss at length various aspects of sustainable development for an individual, industry, nation and humanity as a whole without the nomenclature.
In this research article, we will primarily touch sustainable development as discussed in ‘Hind Swaraj’ but will also touch some of the relevant points from his other books to find out what points expounded by Gandhiji are universally relevant for sustainable development and why.
This ppt provides brief description about M K Gandhi and J L Nehru.Also how they differ from each other i.e. points on which these two Indian legends have different point of view.
This document provides an overview of Gandhian economic thought and its key concepts. It discusses Gandhi's critique of Western industrialization and consumerism in his work Hind Swaraj. The document outlines Gandhi's vision of limiting wants and focusing on self-sufficiency through concepts like swadeshi, economic equality, non-exploitation, non-possession, and trusteeship. It also discusses Gandhi's view that machinery should only be used when it increases welfare without harming labor. The document provides examples of how Gandhi believed these concepts could be implemented in practice and promotes Gandhi's goal of welfare for all through non-violent cooperation rather than competition.
This document is an introduction written by M.K. Gandhi to his book "Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule". In the introduction, Gandhi states that he is not concerned with consistency in his writings, as his views may change as he continues his search for truth. He says that readers should choose his later writings on a subject if two of his writings are inconsistent. The introduction also provides a table of contents for the book which discusses topics like the condition of India, civilization, and how India can become free.
Rethinking Gandhian Principles in Post Colonial Eraijtsrd
India gained its independence in 1947 and the pivotal role played by Gandhi in snatching its own peoples liberty is indispensable and still thrives to be a landmark in the Indian history. This paper examines attempts to quantify the significance and relevance of Gandhian principle in post colonial period. Krishnanunni R | Vishnu Achutha Menon ""Rethinking Gandhian Principles in Post Colonial Era"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21750.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/sociology/21750/rethinking-gandhian-principles-in-post-colonial-era/krishnanunni-r
The document provides an overview of Gandhism and its principles. It discusses Gandhi's life and background, defines Gandhism, and outlines some of Gandhi's key philosophies including trusteeship, non-violence, civil disobedience, and his views on machinery. It also examines how Gandhism could be applied in corporate contexts, specifically looking at HR functions, leadership qualities, and production methodology.
This document provides an overview of Gandhism and its potential application in corporate settings. It discusses Gandhi's life and background, defines Gandhism as the body of ideas and principles inspired by Gandhi's vision and work. The document outlines some key aspects of Gandhism like trusteeship management, labor relations, dispute resolution, non-violence, civil disobedience. It also discusses Gandhi's views on machinery, economics and their current impact in India. The document examines how certain aspects of Gandhism could be relevant to corporate hierarchy, decision making, and leadership.
Gandhi was born in 1869 in Porbandar, India. He studied law in London and first practiced non-violent resistance in South Africa. His principles included satya (truth), ahimsa (non-violence), vegetarianism, brahmacharya (self-discipline), simplicity, faith, aparigraha (non-possession), equality, and swadeshi (use of locally made goods). He drew inspiration from Hindu scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and believed in equality among all religions. Gandhi advocated for non-violent civil disobedience and led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Rural entrepreneurship involves adding value to rural resources and engaging local human resources. It can take various forms like individual, group, or cluster entrepreneurship and cooperatives. Rural entrepreneurship is needed to generate employment and income, develop rural areas, and curb rural-urban migration. It includes industries like food processing, minerals, agriculture, chemicals, engineering, textiles, and handicrafts. Dr. Anand Karve founded ARTI in 1996 to harness agricultural waste into fuel and pioneer new farming techniques. As an NGO in Maharashtra, ARTI's objectives are to promote rural development through innovating and commercializing rural technologies to make existing businesses more profitable and create new jobs. ARTI works on projects in areas like
This document discusses rural entrepreneurship in India. It provides an introduction on the importance of rural entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities. It then defines rural entrepreneurship and lists various industries under the purview of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), including agro-based, textile, and service industries. The document also discusses advantages of rural industrialization, challenges, and recommendations to boost rural entrepreneurship through poverty alleviation programs and training. It provides examples of several famous rural entrepreneurs in India.
Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869 in India. He studied law in England and South Africa, where he experienced racism and fought for the rights of Indians and South Africans. When he returned to India, he led nonviolent movements to gain independence from British rule through civil disobedience and non-cooperation. Gandhi's philosophy emphasized truth, non-violence, brotherhood, and fearlessness. He believed education's role was to develop character, dignity of labor, leadership skills, and spiritual growth for both individuals and society.
The document summarizes the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2nd, 2014. The campaign aims to achieve a clean India by 2019 by raising public awareness about sanitation and eliminating open defecation. It seeks to provide access to toilets and clean drinking water while ensuring solid and liquid waste management. The campaign involves participation from millions of government employees, students, and celebrities who are promoting the importance of community cleanliness nationwide.
Mohandas Gandhi was born in 1869 in Gujarat, India. He faced racism as a lawyer in South Africa, which turned him toward non-violent activism. He led non-violent campaigns for Indian rights in South Africa and then India that weakened British control and ultimately led to India's independence, though the country was partitioned, leading to violence. Gandhi continued non-violent campaigns and fasts to reduce tensions until his assassination in 1948.
Rural development is a complex process that aims to improve living conditions in rural areas. It requires integrated efforts across sectors like infrastructure, public services, health, education, employment and standard of living. While the government and private sector have undertaken development initiatives, rural areas still lag significantly behind cities in these areas. Effective rural development strategies require addressing issues like inadequate infrastructure, lack of opportunities, traditional mindsets, and ensuring balanced growth between rural and urban regions.
Mahatma Gandhi was the preeminent leader of Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. He was born in 1869 in Gujarat and employed non-violent civil disobedience to achieve independence. Some of his notable campaigns included the Champaran and Kheda satyagrahas, non-cooperation movement, and the famous Dandi Salt March. He was assassinated in 1948 by Nathuram Godse due to his vision of a secular post-independent India.
This document summarizes the growth and progress of the sugar industry in India. It discusses how the sugar industry originated in India in the early 20th century with the establishment of private sugar mills. These mills exploited cane growers by paying low prices for sugarcane. In response, co-operative sugar mills were established. After independence in 1947, the government promoted the sugar industry and established the quota system to protect farmers. Today, India is the world's second largest sugar producer after Brazil, producing around 15-25% of global sugar and sugarcane. The sugar industry provides employment and has led to socio-economic development in rural areas through activities like modernizing agriculture, expanding irrigation, and building infrastructure.
This document discusses Gandhi's approach to information and communication technology (ICT). It argues that while modern ICT did not exist in Gandhi's time, he advocated for an approach focused on truth, nonviolence, and non-exploitation. Gandhi's strategies of traveling nationwide through trains and marches on foot created significant impact similar to modern ICT tools. The document analyzes Gandhi's views on the exploitative nature of modern ICT and media, and argues for developing a new world ICT order based on Gandhian principles of decentralization, morality, character building, and serving the masses through non-profit oriented communication.
The document discusses whether Mahatma Gandhi is still relevant today. It outlines both criticisms from those who say he is not relevant as well as arguments for his continued relevance. Specifically, it argues that Gandhi's principles of non-violence, equality, sustainability, respect for all religions, and vision for India and the world make him eternally relevant for addressing issues modern society faces with technology, violence, and the environment. Famous quotes from Gandhi and others like Martin Luther King Jr. are provided to support the view that Gandhi's teachings remain important for humanity's progress.
Present Market Globalisation And Democratic Decentralisation of Gandhi - Cont...inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Gandhi viewed security as a holistic phenomenon that has nothing to do with weapons. For Gandhi, the highest form of security is possible in a gentle world without coercion, where basic human needs are met for all. Gandhi advocated transforming societies and international relations through nonviolence, conflict resolution, and fulfilling basic human needs in a spirit of mutual understanding and respect between all people and nations.
Corporate and business ethics in hind swaraj pdf karoAnurag Gangal
This document summarizes key ideas from Mahatma Gandhi's Hind Swaraj as they relate to corporate ethics and business. It makes three main points:
1) Gandhi's Hind Swaraj outlines fundamental ethics like truth, nonviolence, honesty and self-reliance that are necessary for successful and prosperous business. Peace and order are also prerequisites for development.
2) A famous Indian industrialist, Jamnalal Bajaj, was inspired by Gandhi's principles of serving the poor and worked closely with him to promote rural development in India.
3) Effective management and problem-solving in corporations requires open communication in all directions, not just top-down, drawing on Gandhi
Corporate and business ethics in hind swaraj pdf karoAnurag Gangal
This document provides an abstract for a paper on corporate and business ethics in Hind Swaraj by Anurag Gangal. It discusses how Gandhi's principles of nonviolence, truth, honesty and self-reliance laid out in Hind Swaraj are necessary for successful and prosperous business. Peace and order are prerequisites for development and globalization. Gandhi advocated for a global society based on good governance, global civil society, and ethical e-business and e-commerce.
Sustainable Development has become the catchword of the 21st century in every walks ranging from commerce, politics, policies and framing of law. Today, whatever is not sustainable or does not sustain the other aspects of the sphere like ecology, humanism, morals etc. is eschewed and not accepted. As the advancement in technology is going ahead and population of the world is going north, sustainable development has become a rage as well as the biggest challenge as whatever we have inherited and the prevailing goodness around has to be sustained for the posterity.
One of the greatest exponents of all round sustainable development, without naming the term, was Mahtama Gandhi. Gandhiji talked about all round sustainable development which is applicable in each and every aspect be it environment, personal physical, mental and spiritual health, politics, economics and law and justice. Perhaps, there is no greater exponent and intricate visionary of sustainable development for the human race than Gandhi.
His books ‘Hind Swaraj’, ‘My Non-Violence’, ‘Story of My Experiments with Truth’, ‘Law and Lawyer’ etc. discuss at length various aspects of sustainable development for an individual, industry, nation and humanity as a whole without the nomenclature.
In this research article, we will primarily touch sustainable development as discussed in ‘Hind Swaraj’ but will also touch some of the relevant points from his other books to find out what points expounded by Gandhiji are universally relevant for sustainable development and why.
This ppt provides brief description about M K Gandhi and J L Nehru.Also how they differ from each other i.e. points on which these two Indian legends have different point of view.
This document provides an overview of Gandhian economic thought and its key concepts. It discusses Gandhi's critique of Western industrialization and consumerism in his work Hind Swaraj. The document outlines Gandhi's vision of limiting wants and focusing on self-sufficiency through concepts like swadeshi, economic equality, non-exploitation, non-possession, and trusteeship. It also discusses Gandhi's view that machinery should only be used when it increases welfare without harming labor. The document provides examples of how Gandhi believed these concepts could be implemented in practice and promotes Gandhi's goal of welfare for all through non-violent cooperation rather than competition.
This document is an introduction written by M.K. Gandhi to his book "Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule". In the introduction, Gandhi states that he is not concerned with consistency in his writings, as his views may change as he continues his search for truth. He says that readers should choose his later writings on a subject if two of his writings are inconsistent. The introduction also provides a table of contents for the book which discusses topics like the condition of India, civilization, and how India can become free.
Rethinking Gandhian Principles in Post Colonial Eraijtsrd
India gained its independence in 1947 and the pivotal role played by Gandhi in snatching its own peoples liberty is indispensable and still thrives to be a landmark in the Indian history. This paper examines attempts to quantify the significance and relevance of Gandhian principle in post colonial period. Krishnanunni R | Vishnu Achutha Menon ""Rethinking Gandhian Principles in Post Colonial Era"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21750.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/sociology/21750/rethinking-gandhian-principles-in-post-colonial-era/krishnanunni-r
The document provides an overview of Gandhism and its principles. It discusses Gandhi's life and background, defines Gandhism, and outlines some of Gandhi's key philosophies including trusteeship, non-violence, civil disobedience, and his views on machinery. It also examines how Gandhism could be applied in corporate contexts, specifically looking at HR functions, leadership qualities, and production methodology.
This document provides an overview of Gandhism and its potential application in corporate settings. It discusses Gandhi's life and background, defines Gandhism as the body of ideas and principles inspired by Gandhi's vision and work. The document outlines some key aspects of Gandhism like trusteeship management, labor relations, dispute resolution, non-violence, civil disobedience. It also discusses Gandhi's views on machinery, economics and their current impact in India. The document examines how certain aspects of Gandhism could be relevant to corporate hierarchy, decision making, and leadership.
This document discusses the city of Pune, India and its importance on a global scale. It describes Pune as India's 8th largest city and one of the fastest growing, with a population set to double in the next 15 years. Pune is seen as a bellwether for issues affecting global cities as India's economy has grown and an emerging middle class drives consumption. How this middle class chooses to consume will impact the environment and India's dependence on fossil fuels. The document examines ideas of development, sustainability, and the tensions between economic growth and social/environmental impacts in Pune and urban India.
This document discusses Gandhi's critique of modernity and whether he can be considered a proponent of pre-modernity, modernity, or post-modernity. It examines different scholarly perspectives on how Gandhi's views have been interpreted. Gandhi criticized aspects of modern civilization like its materialism, individualism, and impacts of technology. Some see this as wanting to return to pre-modern times, while others argue he sought to modernize India in political and social ways. The document also analyzes Gandhi's views on celibacy, rural life, and alternatives to modern systems through this lens.
This document discusses Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy and its influence on rural development and planning in India. It covers Gandhi's views on economics, decentralization, and the importance of villages. Key points include:
- Gandhi was influenced by thinkers like Rousseau, Ruskin, and Tolstoy and emphasized moral values, fulfilling needs over wants, and non-violence.
- He advocated for village self-sufficiency, cooperation over competition, and that all should have access to basic resources.
- Gandhi saw villages as the basic unit of decentralized democracy and economic activity, and this view influenced India's development of Panchayati Raj (local self-government) systems.
This document discusses the need for people-centered development and sustainable human development. It notes that over past decades, countries have converged towards high levels of human development. However, inequality can reduce development progress or prevent it. Sustainable human development aims to expand choices for all people and protect opportunities for future generations. Good governance is important, as it should be participatory, transparent, accountable, effective and equitable. Civil society plays a role in monitoring state and market powers to balance them. The document advocates for respecting people's views in educational and political programs to avoid cultural invasion.
1) Modern technology is not value neutral as it carries the materialistic values of its creators. These values become encoded in technology's basic traits like centralization, mass production, and planned obsolescence.
2) These traits have benefited profits but also exacerbated issues like pollution, inequity, unemployment, and consumerism. Gandhi predicted this a century ago and proposed evolving "humane technologies" in tune with non-violence and self-sufficiency.
3) Gandhi's vision was for small, village-based technologies that meet local needs through cooperation and without exploiting people or the environment. This decentralized approach could realize equality while protecting moral values.
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1. Anurag Gangal, Gandhi’s Critique of Western Civilisation 1
MAHATMA GANDHI’S CRITIQUE OF WESTERN CIVILISATION
Anurag Gangal
Professor and Head of Department, Political Science and
Director, Gandhian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies,
University of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Gandhi’s critique of Western civilisation is not a blindfolded exposition of a bias
of his own predilections. Otherwise, his ideas could not have become ever more relevant
even for the Western world today.1
Gandhi had said that the Western civilisation is a
“nine days wonder” and it is on the path of self destruction.2
As such, Gandhi’s relevance
is ever increasing and widening in scope not only for relatively poorer developing and
emerging populations but also the apparently developed countries of the comity of
nations and present-day globalising international civil society.
This subject of the Gandhian critique in this context needs more methodical and
deeper study in a proper structural format for the purpose of better understanding. This
study may therefore be divided into following contours:
1. Objective
2. Introduction
3. Elements of Western Civilisation
4. Fundamentals of Gandhian Critique
5. Gandhi’s Views on Mechanisation
6. Gandhi’s View on Western Education
7. Some Other Aspects of Western Civilisation
8. Conclusion
9. Summary
1. OBJECTIVE
The major objective of this write up is to understand the nature of modern
Western civilisation according to Gandhi. Another aspect is to grasp the meaning of
civilisation and its interconnections with media, IT, education and other areas of existing
life patterns such as globalisation etc. Therefore, keywords in this essay may be regarded
as civilisation, education, globalisation, civilisational domination and exploitation, just
world order and a cohesive order, right not might, civility of human behaviour.
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2. INTRODUCTION
The Western civilisation is modern mechanised industrialising technologically
developed civilisation with primarily democratic and free capitalist globalising market
economy. Even India has largely adopted its main features such as its education, living
style, political and economic institutions of a parliamentary democracy and mixed and
capitalist economy alongwith continuous upward movement towards present-day
globalisation.
Mahatma Gandhi never wanted such a civilisation to be adopted in India of his
dreams. Yet he knew that his ideal dream would not be practicably realised by his own
country because India was not ripe for such a realisation and its realistic execution.3
Gandhi had therefore settled for the existing parliamentary democratic and economic
system in our country until the time when India ripens into a nation ready to adopt the
highest ideal of Gandhi in the form of an ideal society where the brute force of the State
would not be needed due to pervasive and universal permeation of the rule of truth and
nonviolence. For Gandhi that state is best which governs the least. Yet for Gandhi, all
large scale industries, if needed at all, must be nationalised for the benefit of the wider
population.
3. ELEMENTS OF WESTERN CIVILISATION
Modern or Western civilisation is more dependent on its outward projections such
as its glamour, ostentatious ways, mechanisation, top heavy technology, “irreligion” and
“Satanic” nature, superficial standards of knowledge in terms of its external requirements
of automation, efficiency, education and use of modern information technology (IT)
along with globalising values and ethics of a civil society, good governance (?) and ever
widening canvass of dependence on Internet and Intranet.4
The main elements and features of this Western civilisation in the Gandhian
framework of philosophy are:
i. Western life style and clothing such as trousers, shirts, skirts, jeans, T-
shirts, shoes, tinned food, Internet, sleeping late night, rising late in the
morning, non-vegetarianism, regular use of alcohol and intoxications
etc.
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ii. Massive use of brute force of State diversely through modern media,
ever modernising conventional armaments like Drona of United States,
nuclear armaments and biological and chemical armaments as well as
spying via satellite communications.
iii. Technology and its recurring obsolescence in terms of ever new forms
of technology becoming obsolete almost daily. For example, a laptop
bought today will become obsolete and old fashioned within a years
time. Then even its essential technological parts will also not be
available from its company as well.
iv. In this sense also technology becomes ever enslaving and exploitative
for the common masses.
v. It is nearly impossible to ignore this technology in one’s daily life.
vi. Governments and nations and civil society start fully depending on the
modern Western technological networking beyond which there is no
respite. These networks can cause to make and unmake governments in
different countries of the world.
vii. Labour saving technology leading humanity to utmost comfort and least
possible of manual labour.
viii. More opportunities for increasing unemployment instead of ever more
employment for common masses in poorer and emerging nations.
ix. Concentration of wealth and capital in fewer hands.
x. Rising ecological threats as a result of Western technological
interference with Nature. For example, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
from air conditioners and modern transportation systems leading to
recurring depletion of ozone layer resulting in increasing instances of
ultraviolet radiation and skin cancers. This is just one example. There
are, in effect, endless list of such instances in almost every area of
human life today.
xi. Western civilisation is such that one needs to be patient and it will be
self destroyed. It is like a Frankenstein.
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xii. It is leading to several dilemmas of development such as population
explosion and need for education and upliftment of the poor – what
should come first? Population control or development efforts?
xiii. There is very close relationship between Western civilisation and
modern technology. This technology is seldom for an individual. It is
always for massive consumption through influencing the minds and
psychology of the masses the world over.
xiv. Despite above mentioned elements of Western civilisation, it is still
believed that the current process of globalisation is permanent and
continuous for bringing about a new and just world order! Is it really
possible?
xv. Western civilisation is blind to larger human values vis-à-vis its need for
modern technology.
xvi. The Western civilisation is also leading to social and political
disruptions through its utter materialism and ever growing quest for
armaments and domination of other cultures and civilisations of the
world.
4. FUNDAMENTALS OF GANDHIAN CRITIQUE
Cornerstones of the political philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi lie in the Panch
Yama of Patanjali’s Yogpardeep. The principles of truth, nonviolence, non-stealing, non-
possession and celibacy are the panch yama. It is on these five principles that entire
edifice of Gandhi’s social, political and economic philosophy is based with the central
theme of the place and role of the individual in every relevant sphere of life. From
beginning till the end, in all his writings, individual is the main concern.
It is this quest for an individual’s peaceful and just life that Gandhi has devoted
his philosophy of life to. Preserving and protecting an individual’s interests versus
modern Western mechanisation, industrialisation and technologicalisation is of grave
importance to Gandhi. Technology must be labour-involving instead of labour saving.
The Western civilisation is, on the other hand, primarily based on modern mechanical
and technology superconductors and chips and nanotechnology.
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In this technological world, an individual is loosing one’s identity and existence
by becoming a slave to such modern Western trends of development. This is not
acceptable to Gandhi although he appears to be ready to agree to certain dilutions in this
matter especially when he finds a number of modern Western contexts as a necessity for
India to pursue as a newly independent country and even otherwise in the international
market, economy and polity.5
Therefore, Gandhi is not an impractical person. Instead he is highly mundane and
down to earth “practical idealist”.
5. GANDHI’S VIEW ON MECHANISATION
When Gandhian philosophy is studied, one often comes across several
contradictions relating to various differing statements that Gandhi made from time to
time. Gandhi says that whenever such contradictions arise anent his views and
philosophy, it is better to believe in the later ones than the earlier opinions.6
As regards machinery and mechanisation, Gandhi says, “It is machinery that has
impoverished India.” He further says, “I cannot recall a single good point in connection
with machinery.” For him, “The workers in the mills … become slaves.”7
On the other hand, Gandhi also says, “Mechanisation is good when hands are too
few for the work intended to be accomplished. It is evil where there are more hands than
required…”8
Gandhi further says, “The supreme consideration is man. The machine
should not tend to atrophy the limbs of man. For instance, I would make intelligent
exceptions. Take the case of Singer’s Sewing Machine. It is one of the few useful things
ever invented…” Replying to a question whether he was against all machinery, Gandhi
said, “How can I be when I know that even this human body is a most delicate piece of
machinery? The spinning wheel is a machine; a little toothpick is a machine. What I
object to is the craze for machinery, not machinery as such.”9
At another place, Gandhi has said that:
I entertain no fads in this regard [his avowed opposition to
machinery and capital intensive technology] All that I desire is that every
able-bodied citizen should be provided with gainful employment. If
electricity and even automatic energy could be used without…creating
unemployment, I will not raise my little finger against it…. If the
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Government could provide full employment to our people without the help
of Khadi hand-spinning and hand-weaving industries, I shall be prepared
to wind up my constructive programme in this regard.10
6. GANDHI’S VIEW ON WESTERN EDUCATION
In Hind Swaraj, Gandhi provides a vehement criticism of modern Western
civilisation, education and massive industrialisation. About education, especially Chapter
– XVIII entitled “Education”, he says:
What is the meaning of education? It simply means a knowledge of
letters. It is merely an instrument, and an instrument may be well used or
abused. The same instrument that may be used to cure a patient may be
used to take his life, and so may a knowledge of letters. We daily observe
that many men abuse it and very few make good use of it; and if this is a
correct statement, we have proved that more harm has been done by it than
good.
The ordinary meaning of education is a knowledge of letters. To
teach boys reading, writing and arithmetic is called primary education. A
peasant earns his bread honestly. He has ordinary knowledge of the world.
He knows fairly well how he should behave towards his parents, his wife,
his children and his fellow villagers. He understands and observes the
rules of morality. But he cannot write his own name. What do you propose
to do by giving him a knowledge of letters? Will you add an inch to his
happiness? Do you wish to make him discontented with his cottage or his
tot? And even if you want to do that, he will not need such an education.
Carried away by the flood of western thought we came to the conclusion,
without weighing pros and cons, that we should give this kind of
education to the people.
Now let us take higher education. I have learned Geography,
Astronomy, Algebra, Geometry, etc. What of that? In what way have I
benefited myself or those around me? Why have I learned these things?
…Huxley has thus defined education:
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That man I think has had a liberal education who
has been so trained in youth that his body is the ready
servant of his will and does with case and pleasure all the
work that as a mechanism it is capable of, whose intellect is
a clear, cold, logic engine with all its parts of equal strength
and in smooth working order ... whose mind is stored with
a knowledge of the fundamental truths of nature.... whose
passions are trained to conic to heel by a vigorous will, the
servant of a tender conscience ... who has learnt to hate all
vileness and to respect others as himself. Such a one and no
other, I conceive, has had a liberal education, for he is in
harmony with nature. He will make the best of her and she
of him.
If this is true education, I must emphatically say that the sciences I
have enumerated above I have never been able to use for controlling my
senses. Therefore, whether you take elementary education or higher
education, it is not required for the main thing. It does not make men of us.
It does not enable us to do our duty.
Moreover, I have not run down a knowledge of letters in all
circumstances. All I have now shown is that we must not make of it a
fetish… In its place it can be of use and it has its place when we have
brought our senses under subjection and put our ethics on a firm
foundation. And then, if we feel inclined to receive that education, we may
make good use of it. As an ornament it is likely to sit well on us. It now
follows that it is not necessary to make this education compulsory. Our
ancient school system is enough. Character-building has the first place in
it and that is primary education. A building erected on that foundation will
last.
And it is worthy of note that the systems which the Europeans have
discarded are the systems in vogue among us. Their learned men
continually make changes. We ignorantly adhere to their cast-off systems.
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They are trying each division to improve its own status. Wales is a small
portion of England. Great efforts are being made to revive a knowledge of
Welsh among Welshmen. The English Chancellor, Mr. Lloyd George is
taking a leading part in the movement to make Welsh children speak
Welsh. And what is our condition? We write to each other in faulty
English, and from this even our M.A.s are not free; our best thoughts are
expressed in English., the proceedings of our Congress are conducted in
English; our best newspapers are printed in English. If this state of things
continues for a long time, posterity will - it is my firm opinion - condemn,
and curse us.
Is it not a painful thing that, if I want to go to a court of justice, I
must employ the English language as a medium and that when I become a
barrister. I may not speak my mother tongue and that someone else should
have to translate to me from my own language? Is not this absolutely
absurd? Is it not a sign of slavery? Am I to blame the English for it or
myself'? It is we, the English-knowing Indians that have enslaved India.
The curse of the nation will rest not upon the English but upon us.
6.1 Nai Taleem or Basic Education
Another feature of Gandhian philosophy of education concerns Gandhi’s stress on
his New or Basic Education in 3Rs – reading, writing and arithmetic along with the
principle of learning and earning through regular practice including extra-curricular
activities for children, adolescents, youth and adults alike. Gandhi’s experiments in his
Tolstoy Farm -- at Phoenix in South Africa in 1904 - 1913 -- are replete with this feature
of basic education involving daily manual work and vocational training also.11
Hygiene;
manual work; learning and earning; extra curricular activities; reading, writing and
arithmetic; vocational training; and character building are to be given top priority. The
essence of this philosophy of education rests in self-sufficiency, confidence and character
building of an individual and the nation alike. One must begin from the smallest unit of
humanity.
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6.2 Constructive Programme
Another significant facet of Gandhian philosophy of education is seen in his
Constructive Programme and also in his magnum opus, namely, Hind Swaraj or Indian
Home Rule. In his Constructive Programme, Gandhi lays focus on discipline of a civil
disobedient nonviolent soldier, communal unity, removal of untouchability, training for
promotion of khadi and other village industries, village sanitation, adult education,
women as equal partners, economic equality, patriotism, prohibition, bravery and
honesty.
This constructive programme has to be put in its right Gandhian perspective of
local, regional, national, international and global contexts.
6.3 Eleven Vows
Gandhi points out eleven vows as absolutely necessary rudiments for proper
education in ethical values, imbibing Indian culture, personality development and
character building. He has taken up these so-called eleven commandments from
Patanjali’s ancient work Yogapradeepta. These eleven vows are satya (truth), ahimsa
(nonviolence), asteya (non-stealing), aparigraha (non-possession), brahmcharya
(selfcontrol, self-discipline and celibacy), sharirshrama (bread-labour), aswada (palate
control), sarvtra bhayavarjana (fearlessness and bravery), sarva dharma samantva
(equality of all religions), swadeshi (using locally available resources and produced
goods), sparsha bhavana (removal of untouchability). The first five vows, among these
eleven, are also known as the panchyama of Patanjali.
7. SOME OTHER ASPECTS OF WESTERN CIVILISATION
Gandhi is very critical of the immoralities inherent in the Western civilisation
such as utter materialistic thinking and behaviour leading to braking of families and
socially ostracised old aged persons. There are so many other aspects and dimensions of
modern Westernised behaviour and tendencies in this world of ‘knowledge bloom’ and
Internautian culture of a ‘free world’.
Such Western civilisation is moving towards complete doom and destruction of
social cohesiveness and order. Even ethical standards are becoming more commercial and
technological than personal and social in nature. New money churning educational and
other professions – finance, management and information technology – are emerging
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with their own ethics of the corporate world. Where does the individual stand in this
world of the web of Aridnae’s Thread?
In addition, the modern Western modes of transportation spreading all over the
world are also becoming carriers of ever new type of diseases and viruses like immune
deficiency syndrome etc. How really inhuman civilisation is the widespread Western
civilisation today? Yet, its comfort and glamour attract us and we remain stuck in its web.
8. CONCLUSION
Main perspectives of Gandhi’s critique of the Western civilisation have been
discussed here. The focus of this essay is primarily on what Gandhi has to say in this
matter. This is the major frame of reference in this research paper.
However, the Gandhian type of Indian civilisation is possible in the twenty-first
century only when individuals and nations alike keep away from absolute personal
aggrandizement of political and economic power in the interest of public welfare oriented
political will, proper intention and societal commitment. In the interest of mere human
survival, one has to end certain practices and start anew with what Mahatma Gandhi has
suggested in his Hind Swaraj. Ethical principles and character building provide the real
bases to every human action – on individual, national and international planes. The
direction of not only the Indian education but also global education system has to be set
right through root and branch transformation. What if materialism of the West and
spiritualism of the East meet! Otherwise there cannot be any respite from the continued
onslaught of the Western civilisation all over the world.
9. SUMMARY
The Western civilisation revolves around materialism and massive consumerist
culture through multimedia, information technology, modern education, globalised
networking and liberal market economy with international corporate norms and
functioning. Gandhi calls this civilisation as immoral and merely a “nine days wonder”.
Western civilisation itself has now started realising its limitations and inherent follies
while Gandhi had predicted and analysed them about a hundred years ago.
Just look at the visionary nature of Gandhi’s understanding of the national and
global affairs not only in his own time but also much beyond of what anyone else can see
and visualise!
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The fundamental pillars of a civilisation reside in its character building, moral
strength, cultural diversity, equality among its citizens, least power to the State,
decentralisation of political and economic power, suitable education, near full
employment, social security and balanced development and education system. One
civilisation must not impose its nature and salient features upon other civilisations
through domination and exploitation. A civilisation must be nonviolent. Without
nonviolence, by definition, a civilisation cannot be called as such. Civility is a must for
any civilisation and it must not be borne on sleeves only. It must be truly human.
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References and Notes
1
S. C. Gangal and Anurag Gangal, Contemporary Global Problems: A Gandhian Perspective, Vinod
Publishers, Jammu, 1995, pp. 2-3, 2-28.
2
M. K. Gandhi, Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule, Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, Twentieth
reprint, 2008, p. 33.
3
Ibid, pp. 25-36.
4
Ibid, p. 33; Anurag Gangal, Contemporary Issues: Gandhian Relevance, Pothi Publishers, Hyderabad,
2010, pp. 50-60. V. A. Patil and D. Gopal, Politics of Globalisation, (Authors Press, Delhi: 2002), pp. 01 –
11. “The term ‘globalisation’ was first coined in the 1980s, but the concept stretches back decades, and
even centuries, if you count the trading empires by Spain, Portugal, Britain and Holland. The resolve of
Western states to build and strengthen international ties in the aftermath of World War II laid the
groundwork for today’s globalisation. It has brought diminishing national borders and the fusing of
individual national markets. The fall of protectionist barriers has stimulated free movement of capital and
paved the way for companies to set up several bases around the world. …. Supporters of globalisation say it
has promoted information exchange, led to greater understanding of other cultures and allowed democracy
to triumph over autocracy. Critics say that even in developed world, not everyone has been a winner. The
freedoms granted by globalisation are leading to increased insecurity in workplace….. Many see
globalisation as a primarily economic phenomenon, involving the increasing interaction, or integration, of
national economic systems through the growth in international trade, investment and capital flows…, one
can also point to rapid increase in cross-border social, cultural and technological exchange as part of the
phenomenon of globalisation. The sociologist, Anthony Giddens, defines globalisation as a decoupling of
space and time, emphasising … instantaneous communication, knowledge and culture … shared around the
world simultaneously.” See pp 01 – 02. World Trade Organisation (WTO), International Monetary Fund
(IMF), International Bank for Reconstruction and Development IBRD) or World Bank, United Nations
(UN) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) etcetera are a few major
international organisations regulating the process of globalisation. Mahatma Gandhi places an individual at
a prime spot in the social, political and economic setup in society. There is a widespread misconception
that Gandhi stresses “de-emphasis of individual self in pursuit of higher goals.” David P. Brash and
Charles P. Webel, Peace and Conflict Studies (Sage, California: 2002), p. 05. Individual’s self-knowledge
is the highest goal and the best instrument to bring inner, national and global peace and development for
Gandhi. G. N. Dhawan, The Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi (Navajivan, Ahmedabad: 1957),
Chapters 03 – 07 and pp. 312 – 351.
5
M. K. Gandhi, Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule, Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, Twentieth
reprint, 2008, pp. 25-38. Harijan, 16 November 1939. Ram K. Vepa, New Technology: A Gandhian
Concept, New Delhi, 1975, p. 70. M. K. Gandhi, From Yervada Mandir, Navajivan, Ahmedabad, 1933, pp.
96-97.
6
Harijan, 29.04.1933, p.2. Hind Swaraj, Ibid, p. 4.
7
Hind Swaraj, Ibid, pp. 80-84.
8
Op. cit. n. 5.
9
M. K. Gandhi, Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule, Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, Twentieth
reprint, 2008, pp. 7-9.
10
Ram K. Vepa, Op. cit. n. 5.
11
Gandhi, An Autobiography or The Story of my Experiments with Truth, Part – III, Chapter – V; Part – IV,
Chapters – XIX – XXIII and XXXII; Harijan, 18 September 1937.