Elusive Nonviolence: The Making And Unmaking Of Gandhi’S Religion Of Ahimsa

In Elusive Nonviolence, Sharma Threads Careful Textual Analysis With A Broader Cultural Conversation, Showing How Gandhi Blended A Lack Of A Strong Nonviolent Tradition In India With A Deliberate Project To Reimagine Ahimsa As A Core Indian Value. The Book Draws From Hindu Scriptures Alongside European And American Intellectual Currents, Offering A Fresh Lens On Familiar Debates. Written In Clear, Accessible Prose, The Work Weaves Historical Context With Contemporary Implications, Inviting Readers To Consider The Limits And Possibilities Of Nonviolence As Both Theory And Practice In Liberal-Constitutional India. It Engages Readers With Ideas About The Language Of Dissent, The Role Of Religion In Nationalism, And The Negotiation Between Moral Ideals And Political Realities, All While Reframing What Nonviolence Can Mean Today.

• In-Depth Examination Of Ahimsa As An Indian Value And Its Historical Development
• Interdisciplinary Approach Drawing On Hindu Texts And Western Thought
• Critical Re-Evaluation Of Gandhian Nonviolence And Its Application In Modern Politics
• Accessible, Engaging Prose That Invites Close Reading And Reflection
• Thoughtful Exploration Of Nonviolence As A Language Of Dissent Within Liberal Democracy

Readers Will Finish Elusive Nonviolence With A Nuanced Understanding Of Gandhi’S Legacy And The Ongoing Relevance Of Nonviolence In Public Life, Feeling Informed, Inspired, And Prepared To Engage With Contemporary Debates About Dissent, Religion, And Democracy.