Advaita

Monism. The Hindu school of philosophy which advocates that the soul and god is the same; see also: Shankaracharya [more]

Bhave Vinoba

(1895-1982) Disciple of Gandhi who advocated Bhoodan (land donation) and vegetarianism.

Dharmananda Kosambi

(1876-1947) Great Orientalist and Buddhist scholar who taught at Harward and Univ. of Leningrad; an associate of Mahatma Gandhi and an advocate of Ahimsa

Gandhi Mohandas

(1869-1948) also known as Mahatma, is one of the greatest leaders of 20th century. Advocated non-violent struggle and equality of humans and lead an open, clean life. [more]

Lal Bahadur Shastri

(1904-1966) Indian freedom fighter and leader who advocated Land donations; Prime Minister of India (June 1964-Jan 1966); Gave the nation the slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan [more]

Madhvacharaya

(1239-1319), Hindu sage who advocated Dvaitism, which emphasized the immutable difference between the individual soul and the supreme soul [more]

Mahatma Gandhi

Indian Spiritual and Political Leader; Advocated non-violent struggle [more]

Mohammed Ali Jinnah

(1876-1948) A president of Muslim League, advocated division of India into Pakistan

P.C. Ray

Indian scientist and patriot; advocated science education in India

Panchasheela

A five pronged foreign policy advocated by Nehru for India that failed and resulted in Indo-Chinese war of 1962.

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