What did Gandhi consider the real victory for the peasants after the Champaran episode?

Gandhi considered the real victory for the peasants after the Champaran episode to be the awakening of their consciousness and empowerment rather than just the material gains achieved, as highlighted in the chapter Indigo from Class 12th. He believed that the true success lay in the farmers’ newfound sense of dignity and their ability to unite and assert their rights against oppression. This shift in mindset enabled them to recognize their strength and capacity to challenge injustice, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and collective action that would be essential for future struggles. Gandhi’s focus on moral and social upliftment illustrated his belief that real change begins with the empowerment of the oppressed.