摘要：This article explores the impact of Leo Tolstoy’s doctrine of non-violence on Mahatma Gandhi through following research model of intertextuality modified by Charles Bazerman. It provides a new perspective for juxtaposing the views of Gandhi and Tolstoy. The links and affinities established between Tolstoy and Gandhi not only appear like that of two literary writers but also like that of a Master and Disciple. The technique of intertextuality as an umbrella term specifically interpreted by Bazerman has been helpful in placing the views of both writers in a verifiable form. Through keeping in view five different aspects of intertextual analysis, and comparing the views of both writers, Tolstoy’s inspirational role in the development of Gandhi’s views on non-violence has been established. It has been safely concluded that Gandhi could hardly rise to his current global position if he did not choose to be a humble servant of Leo Tolstoy.
