(i) Satyagraha is pure soul-force.

(ii) Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called Satyagraha.

(iii) The soul is informed with knowledge. It burns the flame of love.

(iv) Non-violence is the supreme dharma.

(v) The idea of Satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and the need to search for truth. It suggested that if the cause was true, if the struggle was against injustice, then the physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor.

(vi) Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a satyagrahi could win the battle through non-violence.

(vii) In Satyagraha, people including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the truth, instead of being forced to accept truth through the use of violence.

(viii) In this way by this struggle, truth was bound to ultimately triumph. Mahatma Gandhi believed that this dharma of non-violence would unite all Indians.