Gandhi's lightsaber

Ok so yea, the title is cheesy, but isn't that what an all sided sword would look like?

"Passive resistance is an all sided sword, it can be used anyhow; it blesses him who uses it and him against whom it is used. Without drawing a drop of blood it produces far reaching results." (50).

I really like this idea. First, that of passivity as a weapon. Of course, it has to be used correctly, passivity should not be confused with apathy. Still, the idea of peaceful confrontation as a weapon and means of social or political (or both) change is always a cool idea and coming from the horses mouth, so to speak, is even cooler. I've known Gandhi promoted passive resistance, but hearing his wording and seeing his arguments makes it all the more real.

I also think the idea of the passive resistance aiding that who it is used against is very interesting. Its not often that means of social change 'bless' those being who don't want the change. Some how, in Gandhi's logic, it is possible. I would like to see how he supports this.