"It can work only when you believe in God and the goodness of the people to see that they are wrong."

"The doctrine of Satyagraha works on the principle that you make the so called enemy see and realize the injustice he is engaged in. As a satyagrahi, I do believe that non-violence is a potent weapon against all evils. I warn you however, that the victory will not come easy- just like it will not come easy with violent methods such as fighting with weaponry" M. K. Gandhi

The Code of Discipline

The following points were laid down by Gandhi as a code for volonteers in the 1930 movement:

• Harbour no anger but suffer the anger of the opponent. Refuse to return the assault of the opponent.
• Do not submit to any order given in anger, even though servere punishment is threatened for disobeying.
• Refrain from insults and swearing.
• Protect opponents from insult or attack, even at the risk of life.
• Do not resist arrest nor the attachment of property, unless holding property as a trustee.
• Refuse to surrender any property held in trust at the risk of life.
• If taken prisoner, behave in an exemplary manner.
• As a member of a satyagraha unit, obey the orders of satyagraha leaders, and resign from the unit in the event of serious disagreement.
• Do not expect guarantees for maintenance of dependents.

Steps in a Satyagraha campaign

The outline below is applicable to a movement growing out of grievances against an established political order. These steps could be adapted to other conflict situations.

• Negotiation and arbitration
• Preparation of the group for direct action
• Agitation
• Issuing of an ultimatum
• Economic boycott and forms of strike
• Non-cooperation
• Civil disobedience
• Usurping of the functions of government
• Parallel government

Gandhi and other Indian leaders accepted all who would join their campaigns. They developed tactics and rules as they moved to meet well-advanced situations of conflict. Had they been able to select their crusaders and to train them for their respective roles in the satyagraha operation, the movements might well have been even more dramatic.