Mahatma phule jayanti

Jyotirao Phule Jayanti: Jyotirao Govindroa Phule was born on April 11, 1827. He is known for fighting social evils to make society equal for everyone. His progressive thoughts are the reason girl’s today are learning, working and has their own identity. In order to mark his birth anniversary, the day is fondly marked as Jyotirao Phule Jayanti which is observed in schools and colleges and different events are held where his work is discussed. He dedicated his entire life for the ill-treated and women. Jyotirao Phule Jayanti: A look at some of the works done by the great reformer • He along with his wife started the first school for girls in 1848 and later schools for children from Dalit castes of Mahar and Mang. • He abolished untouchability and caste system in • Jyotirao and his brother worked as florists for the Peshwas and hence they were called Phule as Phul means flowers in Marathi. • On May 11, 1888, he was honored with the title of Mahatma by a Maharashtrian social activist Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar. • In 1873, he formed Satya Shodhak Samaj (Seekers of Truth) with the aim of liberating bahujans and shudras (people belong to the lower caste) and protecting them from atrocities. It was even supported by the Maratha ruler of Kolhapur state, Chhatrapati Shahu. • Jyotirao Phule wrote 16 books which contributed to the social awakening of the ill-treated masses who were constantly troubled by upper castes and Britishers. • His book Gulamgiri (slavery) was dedicated to th...

By India Today Information Desk: Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was born on April 11, 1827. Every year, this day is celebrated as Jyotiba Phule Jayanti. He was India’s foremost social reformer, educator, and thinker. Born in Maharashtra, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was an anti-caste social reformer who played a crucial role in eradicating untouchability and empowering society. He also made organised efforts for the rights of farmers and laborers. The Rajasthan government has declared April 11, the birth anniversary of social reformer Jyotiba Phule, a public holiday. Till now, Mahtma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti was an optional holiday in the state. Jyotiba Phule taught his wife, Savitri, how to read and write at a time when society was not that empowering. Savitribai Phule later became the first trained female teacher in the country. Jyotirao Govindrao Phule died on November 28, 1890, in Pune. INSPIRING QUOTES BY JYOTIBA PHULE: • If someone cooperates in any way, do not turn your back on him. • Selfishness takes different forms. Sometimes of caste, sometimes of religion. • True education signifies empowering others and leaving the world a little better than the one we found. • Due to economic inequality, the standard of living of the farmers is disturbed. • Intelligence is lost without education, morality is lost without understanding, development is lost without morality, and Shudra is ruined without money. Education is important.

महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले यांचा जन्म ११ एप्रिल १८२७ साली पुण्यात झाला. त्यानंतर त्यांची वयाच्या १३ व्या वर्षी १८४०साली सावित्रीबाईंसोबत लग्नगाठ बांधली गेली. ज्योतिबा अत्यंत बुद्धीमान होते. त्यावेळेस महाराष्ट्रात धार्मिक सुधारणेची चळवळ जोर धरत होती. जातिव्यवस्थेला विरोध करण्यासाठी आणि एकेश्वरवादाची अंमलबजावणी करण्यासाठी 'प्रार्थना समाज' स्थापन करण्यात आला, ज्याचे प्रमुख होते गोविंद रानडे आणि रा.ग. भांडारकर. शेतकऱ्यांचा आसूड' हा महात्मा फुले यांचा प्रसिद्ध ग्रंथ. तत्कालीन समाजातील जातिभेद अनिष्ट प्रथा, तसेच समाजातील उच्चवर्णीयांची मक्तेदारी याविरुद्धची प्रतिक्रिया महात्मा फुले यांच्या साहित्यातून उमटलेली होती. त्याकाळच्या समाजाला प्रबोधनाची व सामाजिक परिवर्तनाची वाट दाखविण्यासाठी त्यांनी लिहिलेले ग्रंथ हे मार्गदर्शक व प्रेरणादायी ठरले. १८८८ साली सामाजिक कार्यकर्ते विठ्ठलराव कृष्णाजी वंडेकर यांनी "महात्मा" ही पदवी प्रदान केली. तेव्हापासून ते महात्मा फुले याच नावानं ओळखले जाऊ लागले.

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was an Indian writer, social activist, thinker and anti-caste social reformer from Maharashtra. He is known to work towards the eradication of untouchability and the caste system and for his efforts in educating women. He and his wife, Savitribai Phule, were pioneers of women's education in India. He was born on April 11, 1827, and his birth anniversary is celebrated as Jyotiba Phule Jayanti every year. Phule started his first school for girls in 1848 in Pune at Tatyasaheb Bhide's residence (Bhidewada).[5] He, along with his followers, formed the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Truth Seekers) to attain equal rights for people from exploited castes. People from all religions and castes could become a part of this association which worked for the upliftment of the oppressed classes. Phule is regarded as an important figure in the social reform movement in Maharashtra. He was bestowed with the honorific Mahatma title by Maharashtrian social activist Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar in 1888.

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and his wife, Savitribai Phule, together fought for women's education in India. They were the first to facilitate schooling for women in India. On Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti, we should all remember and honour his contributions to society. We must also regard the sacrifices and problems he had to endure as a social reformer during his time. Here are some interesting facts about Jyotiba Phule you should know on Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti 2023 to honour his works and life. Keep reading to know the lesser-known facts. • Jyotirao Govindrao Phule founded his first school for girls in Pune. He founded the school at the residence of Tatyasaheb Bhide. • Jyotiba Phule and his followers founded the Satyashodhak Samaj, which is the Society of Truth Seekers. The Samaj fought for equal rights for people who belonged to the exploited castes. • Jyotirao Govindrao Phule spoke against female infanticide. He also launched a massive campaign to remove the water crisis. • Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was bestowed with the title of "Mahatma" by social activist Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar. He got the honorary title in 1888.