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Satyagraha has often been translated as "holding fast to truth". Gandhi began practising some form of Satyagraha in South Africa. Later he began to propound its conceptual and theoretical foundations. To be a Satyagrahi one has to practice the principles or nonviolence (ahinsa). Gandhi never violated the basic principle in his whole life. When the people in non-cooperation movement turned violent, he withdrew the political movement. For practicing it, one has to observe; restrain in one's actions. Practising non-violence does not show any weakness but only strength. All these concepts analysed above are a part of the Indian traditions but Gandhi brought them to a higher level by providing universal meanings. Satyagrah is based on the principle of 'purity of ends and means.' Gandhiji said Satyagraha is nothing but Tapasya for truth and justice. It is a weapon based on truth non-violence and self suffering to fight against injustice. It is the weapon of the non-violent struggle.