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The Idea of Activism, Revolution and Freedom in the Political Thought of Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Author(s) Manisha Kumari, Dr. Manish Ranjan
Country India
Abstract Bal Gangadhar Tilak's political philosophy constitutes a crucial element of Indian nationalist thought. Tilak established a new category of political engagement which brought about an activist approach to Indian independence efforts. The article investigates Tilak's political philosophy through its three main elements of activism and revolution and freedom to show their impact on the Indian nationalist movement during colonial times. Tilak rejected passive political methods and emphasized active participation of the masses in the struggle against British rule. His declaration that "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it" demonstrated his belief that freedom extended beyond political independence to become a fundamental right which belonged to all people. The study shows that Tilak's revolutionary spirit started the resistance against colonial powers while it preserved connections to traditional cultural and ethical customs. Tilak used the Bhagavad Gita text to interpret activism as a duty (karma) which allowed him to fight political battles for justice and national dignity according to his religious beliefs. His ideas combined political realism with moral idealism while he called for both strategic resistance and national awakening. The article demonstrates that Tilak's political philosophy included activism and revolutionary awareness and freedom as its main components through his writings and speeches and political work. It was not simply Tilak’s philosophy that inspired the early days of militant nationalism but also his monumental mastering in statecraft and political history posing a role in shaping the later ideation in the struggle of India’s independence.
Keywords Political Philosophy, Revolutionary, Political Activism, Self -Rule, Indian Nationalism, Anti-Colonial Struggle.
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-11
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