Sunday, February 25, 2018

​Satyagraha, Soul Force

Synopsis: Gandhi's overall method of nonviolent activism is known as Satyagraha or Soul Force. Satyagraha is the force that is generated through strict adherence to Truth. Reverend Michael Moran shares more of Gandhi’s nonviolent methods with a lesson on Satyagraha. He will show us how to align our thoughts, words and actions with Truth to overcome adversity in our own lives.
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 “Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.” -- Mahatma Gandhi

Presented by: Reverend Michael Moran

With music by: Ken Curtis, Gary Buettner and Gwen Gathercoal

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Gandhi's overall method of nonviolent activism is known as Satyagraha or Soul Force. Satyagraha is the force that is generated through strict adherence to Truth. It is unwavering even in the face of extreme adversity. For Gandhi, it was critically necessary to hold firmly to this idea. In his mind, it was the only way for the disenfranchised Indian people to legitimately earn their political rights. It was also the way for Gandhi to know when his own thoughts and actions were pure. He believed that when applied correctly, Satyagraha is a form of struggle where there is no victory or defeat.

Satyagraha's legacy is significant. It has been used throughout the world to overcome injustice. For example, Martin Luther King used it successfully in the battle for civil rights in America. The principle is widely recognized as a more potent tool of resistance than armed violence. Reverend Michael Moran shares more of Gandhi’s nonviolent methods with a lesson on Satyagraha. He will show us how to align our thoughts, words and actions with Truth to overcome adversity in our own lives.

“Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.” -- Mahatma Gandhi
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Our music ensemble will feature Ken Curtis on glissentar and guitar; Gwen Gathercoal on piano, keyboard and vocals; and Gary Buettner on guitar, tampura and vocals. They will be accompanied by Lisa Siri on vocals, Gary Edwards on bass and vocals; Dagan Williamson on drums; and Todd Neel on percussion. Our song leader is Lisa Siri.

Seek the Truth in All Things