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Life of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule

By Raksha Paharia February 21 2019 [email protected] 4296 views

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Article tells you about Jyotiba’s struggles and achievements in brief.

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, also known as Jotiba Phule is regarded as the foremost reformer, social activist and a pioneer of women education in India during the 19th century. Jotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule, played an important role in women empowerment and welfare then.

The relentless efforts of Mahatma Jotiba Phule in removing the evils of the caste system that had degenerated from its original concept, made him an icon of social justice for the Depressed Classes. Noted that Ambedkar always used the word Depressed Classes to describe those belonging to his community.

Phule’s reforms contributed to removal of untouchability, caste discrimination and women empowerment.

He and his supporters founded Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers' Society) in Pune. It was a social reform society that fought for equal rights for the depressed classes. Soon, people from all sections of society joined and worked for upliftment of the backward classes.

Childhood and Education

In 1827 was born Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in Maharashtra’s Satara district. His father, Govindrao worked as a florist and vegetable vendor. The family belonged to 'Mali' caste. They were considered to be a lower caste and looked down upon by others. Note that NCP leader, the rich and powerful, Chagan Bhujbal also belongs to the Mali community.

Jyotirao lost his mother when he was only nine months old. From early days, Jyotirao was a bright and talented student. However, the family’s deteriorating financial condition compelled him to stop studying and join the family business.

Sensing that the young Jyotirao was talented a neighbour persuaded his father to send him back to school. Jyotirao’s father then decided to give his son the best education that he could afford.