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(a) (ii) Analyse and explain the non-violence in the life of M K Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was one of the most famous leaders with a movement in non-violence. He opposed British imperial rule in India during the 20th century. In reference to non-violence, Gandhi had two key teachings of ahimsa and satyagraha. Gandhi used the principle of ahimsa (doing no harm) that was common to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, and used it as the springboard to large-scale action. He used this concept to fight off not only the colonial rule but also racial discrimination and social divisions such as the untouchables in society. Ahimsa translates as 'non-violence' or 'non-injury' and this concept is contained in the Vedas so it is quite an ancient theory. The four holy books contain a teaching that reads, "Do not kill any living being". Gandhi explained that true love could be used to combat violence using...

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