Analysis of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's philosophy and rhetoric during a particular campaign for social change will show that his strategies for social change, commonly referred to as "Satyagraha," are rooted in a unique rhetorical perspective. Gandhi repeatedly warned against the use of violent speech and acts, and he has prescribed and described what he meant by such speech and acts. Gandhi believed that violence was found in forms of speech. Nonviolent speech and acts, according to Gandhi, appear to be applicable to many communication situations and can be viewed as appropriate across situations, which meant that he had to attempt to answer the difficult question of how to translate them into practice. His answers were generally vague but he frequently reiterated that all responses were nonviolent. Gandhi felt nonviolent action was capable of being applied in both interpersonal and international contexts. Gandhi was an individual who offered a uniquely nonviolent rhetorical perspective that may be effectively employed by persons who strive to use peaceful communication strategies. (Fifty-eight notes are included, and 24 references are appended.) (MS)