2:1 Satyagraha

When and Where Did I Find It: This is such a powerful word.   I found it this weekend when I was reading Gandhi:  The young protester who founded a nation (2005) written by Phillip Wilkinson.  It is one in a series published by National Geographic 
for young readers.  

What it means:   It is a word Gandhi invented to describe his new form of non-violent protest, "that combined two words meaning 'truth' and 'force.'  The term meant that Indians would stand up against injustice and would carry out protests, but they would never do so violently." (Wilkinson, 2005, p. 32)
See Barnes and Noble for information on the text 
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/World-History-Biographies/Philip-Wilkinson/e/9781426301322/?itm=1&USRI=gandhi+the+young+protester+national+geographic

Level of Familiarity:   I had never heard this word before.    

Do I Want to Know This Word Well and Why? I want to remember this word because I think it highlights principles of civil disobedience that are worth respecting.

Do I Think Others Should Know This Word Well...if so WHO and WHY?: I suppose as citizens of a democracy it would be very helpful if each citizen had a deep and principled understanding and appreciation of this concept.