Sarvodaya

India

Jayaprakash Narayan: Socialism, Total Revolution and Democracy

Jayaprakash Narayan moved from socialism to Sarvodaya and Total Revolution, becoming a defining voice against concentrated political power.

India

Vinoba Bhave: Bhoodan, Sarvodaya and Non-Violent Reform

Vinoba Bhave led the Bhoodan movement and tested whether land reform, Sarvodaya and social equality could advance through non-violent persuasion.

India

Bhoodan Movement: Land Reform Through Voluntary Giving

The Bhoodan movement used voluntary land gifts to address rural inequality, but turning pledges into secure land rights proved far more difficult.