[सत्याग्रह] Satyagraha is Hindi-Sanskrit word. this word is combination of Two different [सत्याग्रह] Satya + 'आग्रह' means 'insistence or perseverance' and सत्य means 'Truth'
Thus [सत्याग्रह] Satyagraha means 'Perseverance of Truth'
Satyaagraha or Satyagraha was a term coined by Mahatma Gandhi for his unique way of fighting against llinjustice without being violent. As such the meaning of the word doesn't mention non-violence, still the term is used for non-violent methods of protesting.
Literally, Satyagraha is made of Satya and Aagraha, the former meaning Truth and the latter meaning Request. So the meaning is literally 'Request for Truth'. The aagraha here is also used as insistence, though usually it's not used to that effect, and hence Satyagraha is called Insistence for Truth.
Either way, the word is not just limited to request or insistence for Truth alone, but is used as a way of protesting against any injustice in an active but non-violent way.
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Thus [सत्याग्रह] Satyagraha means 'Perseverance of Truth'
Satyaagraha or Satyagraha was a term coined by Mahatma Gandhi for his unique way of fighting against llinjustice without being violent. As such the meaning of the word doesn't mention non-violence, still the term is used for non-violent methods of protesting.
Literally, Satyagraha is made of Satya and Aagraha, the former meaning Truth and the latter meaning Request. So the meaning is literally 'Request for Truth'. The aagraha here is also used as insistence, though usually it's not used to that effect, and hence Satyagraha is called Insistence for Truth.
Either way, the word is not just limited to request or insistence for Truth alone, but is used as a way of protesting against any injustice in an active but non-violent way.
