Original: Satyagraha ( satyÄ graha ) , loosely translated as '' Soul Force , '' '' truth force , '' or '' holding on to truth , '' is a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance developed and conceived by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( also known as '' Mahatma '' Gandhi ) .
Simplified: Satyagraha ( satyÄ graha ) is the idea of nonviolent resistance ( fighting with peace ) started by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( also known as '' Mahatma '' Gandhi ) .