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Answer» simplicity and non-possession: - Man’s greed and race for increasing his material possessions by ignoring all the ethics leads to the problems of economic life.
- Hence, Gandhiji propagated the idea of ‘non-possession’ and ‘consume to satisfy the needs not the greed’.
- He advised people to restrict their wants and try to get contentment.
- To practice what he preached, Gandhiji followed the principle of ‘simple living and high thinking’ his entire life.
He stated the following reasons for restlessness in human life: - Continuously increasing wants
- Use of complex machines
- Distribution systems of present times which create unequal distribution
- To explain the relationship between wants and welfare, Gandhiji stated that welfare increases when wants are limited. So he believed real happiness lies in simple living.
- He advised that the state should take decisions related to production and distribution by considering the needs of people.
- He insisted the idea of ‘everyone’s livelihood without anyone’s exploitation.
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