How Does Gandhi’s Concept of Swadeshi Transcend Economic Nationalism and Emerge as a Comprehensive Moral and Political Philosophy? Introduction Among the most profound and distinctive contributions of to modern political thought is his concept of Swadeshi. Gandhi famously defined Swadeshi as “that spirit in us which restricts us to the use and service of our … Continue reading How does Gandhi’s concept of Swadeshi transcend economic nationalism and emerge as a comprehensive moral and political philosophy?