Gandhi's Non-Violence Demystified

My Comment: Non-violent resistance isn't weakness, as you are standing on your ground and not cooperating. Conversely, violent self-defense isn't always bravery, as it might be driven by fear. Cowardice is the lowest form of action, and while many people assume Gandhi was cowardly, that isn't true; he was not submissive and was always ready to face the consequences of speaking the truth.

Gandhi’s Hierarchy of Resistance: 

Highest Non-violent Resistance "The path of the brave"; involves self-sacrifice and "soul force".

Middle Violent Self-defence "Bravery, but not non-violence"; far superior to cowardice.

Lowest Cowardice / Flight "Unmanly and unnatural"; the absolute worst option.

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Viewed as a Hero: Gandhi is largely viewed as a brave leader who led India to independence,,, sacrificing his life and enduring imprisonment for his cause, which garnered him the title of Mahatma, or "high-souled".

Definition of Nonviolence: Gandhi famously stated that nonviolence is not for the weak, but rather the "summit of bravery". He claimed that "if we do not know how to defend ourselves... by the force of suffering... we must, if we are men, be at least able to defend all these by fighting".

Preferred Bravery over Cowardice: Gandhi made it clear in 1924 that he would rather see India fight than become a nation of cowards, stating: "Between violence and cowardly flight, I can only prefer violence to cowardice".

Courage under Pressure: Despite facing imprisonment,,, threats to his life, and intense political debate, he remained steadfast in his principles of truth and nonviolence, demonstrating significant moral courage.