“Gandhi’s Vision Of A Utopian State: Understanding Practical Application Of Ethics And Their Modern Relevance”

Abstract

Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of a utopian state represents an ideal society characterized by harmony, equality, and perfection in governance, economics, and social structures. Ethical principles of Truth and Non-violence are the basis of this ideal or utopian state which is composed of righteous individuals. Gandhi promoted a decentralized, stateless society governed by moral self-regulation as opposed to outside government, rejecting the hierarchical and coercive structures present in modern state systems. In his ideal society, everyone exemplifies moral qualities, promoting peace and cooperation at all phases of society. Giving priority to community-centric governance, Gandhi’s utopian state tries to abolish the exploitation of the central authority over individuals. This way of thinking challenges materialism and industrial exploitation by promoting ecological sustainability, economic self-sufficiency, and simplicity. Being a radical critique of industrialization and materialism, the goal of his philosophy is to the upliftment of the self-rule government, where local decision-making ensures equal distribution and enhances the life of the labour. Gandhi’s utopian state becomes the hope for every individual who desires to live his life with full dignity and liberty.