Satyagraha and the Psychology of Resistance: Internalizing Non-Violence in Social Movements

Abstract

Focusing on the psychological dimensions of Satyagraha, this paper investigates how individuals and communities internalize non-violent resistance as a form of protest. Drawing from historical and modern movements, the study explores the emotional discipline, moral conviction, and spiritual grounding required to sustain non-violence. It highlights how Gandhian philosophy continues to shape peaceful activism across the globe.