Gandhi’s Philosophical Ideals Rooted on Religion in Ancient India

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Philosophy of ReligionArticle 17 · Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2026 · pp. 143–148

Gandhi’s Philosophical Ideals Rooted on Religion in Ancient India

Dr. Sarat Talukdar
Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Philosophy, Uttar Kampith Mahavidyalaya, Jagara, Assam, India

Abstract

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the significant development of Mahatma Gandhi’s faith and belief in Hinduism. Gandhi follows his spiritual journey from initial skepticism to firm conviction. The present study discusses an important influence of Blavatsky’s “Key to Theosophy,” the direction provided by Raichandbhai, and the revival of Hinduism that was led by Swami Vivekananda. In this connection, Gandhi’s comprehensive conception of religion, stress on action, humanitarianism and his rational, yet pragmatic approach to Hinduism are further investigated. Particularly, the article focuses on Gandhi’s emphasis on Ahimsa having the pursuit of truth by non-violent means.

Keywords:

TruthNon-violenceSkepticismIntuitionMoksha

How to Cite

Dr. Sarat Talukdar (2026). Gandhi’s Philosophical Ideals Rooted on Religion in Ancient India. Veritas: A Multidisciplinary Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(4), 143–148.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21442856


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