Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
11th April marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
About Jyotirao Phule (1827 - 1890)
- Born: Satara district (Maharashtra) in 1827.
- He was a social reformer who worked against social evils like untouchability and caste system.
- He was given the title of Mahatma on May 11, 1888, by Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar, a Maharashtrian social activist.
Social Contributions
- He advocated for several important causes with his wife, including widow remarriage, the prevention of child marriage, and the promotion of girls' education.
- With help of his wife, he started the first school for girls in 1848 in Pune at Tatyasaheb Bhide’s residence.
- In 1873, Jyotiba Phule formed the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth).
- Books: Gulamgiri, Sarvajaneek Satyadharma, etc.
Values
- Humanity, empathy, equality etc.