Reading Log 3: Satyagraha

     Mohandas Gandhi's Satyagraha goes on to explain that there are techniques to win certain battles. These techniques are laid out to the reader and Gandhi tells us that in order to win certain battles, you have to try and keep a good relationship with your opponent by winning their hearts as much as possible. The second technique is by earning the sympathy of the spectators, and perhaps even their help. Last but not least, Gandhi introduces to us his view on passive resistance
     I don't believe that we have to win our opponents hearts in order for satyagraha to succeed. However, we must be understanding and courteous towards them to better know where they are coming from and why they are our enemy. If we lack the love for our opponent, Gandhi tells us that we must understand our opponent so we can be sympathetic to them. Gandhi tells us to be understanding and not too forward because you never know if the thief inside your house is someone close to your heart like a father or a friend.
     In order to earn the sympathy or the spectators, we must be truthful. By being truthful, we pave the way for the spectators to trust us in what we do and therefore creating the trust between people that help each other in times of need. If we are not truthful, our satyagraha is lost and we will never be believed in the future because our reputation is ruined.
     Ghandi introduces to us his view of passive resistance. Passive resistance is when you NONVIOLENTLY rebel against the government over certain political decision that have been made you aren't happy about. He gives us examples like strikes, protests, marches etc. By doing so, we keep a good relationship with our opponent and by keeping that relationship, they will better understand us and maybe change the decisions that they made.