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Synopsis The theme has deep linkage with political philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, the policy of the Raj, new techniques of Satyagraha and generation of awakening among the millions of masses. The weapon of non-violence and relevant appendices with glossary have been mentioned. Indeed the events have been compressed in nine chapters. The book has deep bearing on departure of Gandhi for South, fight against repressive laws, petitions and deputations, the Champaran Satyagraha and its implications, the solution of the problem with having hearing on violence and non-violence, Nehru's political dimensions, the Congress-League controversy, response to historic 'Do or Die' slogan, communal riots in Rawalpindi, 1947, partition and independence, role played by Sardar Patel and C. Rajagopalachari along with other leaders and Satyagrahis. The volume will be useful for teachers, researchers and students in Indian sub-continent.