PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MAHATMA GANDHI’S SARVODAYA THEORY

Abstract

This article examines the concept of Sarvodaya (“the welfare of all”), which occupies a central place in the philosophical thought of Mahatma Gandhi. The principles of Sarvodaya are intrinsically linked to non-violence, adherence to truth, social equality, and economic justice. The paper explores the philosophical roots of the Sarvodaya doctrine, the processes of its practical formation, and its correlation with modern concepts of social development. Furthermore, the article analyzes the significance of Sarvodaya in the context of contemporary globalization, ecological challenges, and sustainable development