How Tolstoy's letter influenced Gandhi’s path towards non-violence
Long before leading India's freedom struggle, Gandhi drew inspiration from Russian writer Tolstoy. Their correspondence, spanning 1908 - 1910, reinforced Gandhi's commitment to non-violence, truth, and self-reliance. Tolstoy's teachings on love over force profoundly influenced Gandhi's philosophy, from Satyagraha to the Swadeshi Movement, shaping India's fight for independence.