Author: Tarkateertha Laxmanshastri Joshi
Publisher: National Book Trust
Year: 1996
Language: English
Pages: 94
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123717857
Description
Mahatma Jotirao Phule was a well-known social reformer of Maharashtra in the nineteenth century. This book dwells on his life and times.
He worked ceaselessly for education of the women and the Dalits, for upliftment of the underprivileged and the downtrodden, and for reform of the Indian social structure. He was revolutionary in his thinking and is a constant source of inspiration for the new generation of intellectuals.
Contents
Preface
PART I
Birth and Childhood
Educating Women and Sudras
Social Reforms
Opposition to Brahmins and Untouchability
Crusade for Farmers’ and Workers’ Rights
Representation to Hunter’s Commission
The Farmer’s Whip
True Religion for the People
The Last Seven Years
Nirmik is God
Religion is Righteous Conduct
Epilogue
Glossary
PART II
Jotinibandha-An Essay on Jotiba