JYOTHIRAO PHULE(11 April 1827 – 28 November 1890)
An Indian activist, thinker, social reformer, writer and theologist
SAVITRIBHAI JYOTHI RAO PHULE
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was born in the Satara district of Maharashtra to a family of the Mali caste. His father, Govindrao, was a vegetable vendor. Originally Jyotirao's family, known as Gorhays, came from Katgun, a village in Khatav taluka, Satara District. His grandfather Shetiba Gorhay settled down in Pune. Since Jyotirao's father and two uncles served as florists under the last of the Peshwas, they came to be known as 'Phules'.
His mother died when he was nine months old. After completing his primary education Jyotirao had to leave school and help his father by working on the family's farm. He was married at the age of 12. His intelligence was recognised by Muslim and Christian neighbours, who persuaded his father to allow Jyotirao to attend the local Scottish Mission's High School, which he completed in 1847. The turning point in his life was in 1848, when he was insulted by family members of his Brahmin friend, a bridegroom, for his participation in a marriage procession. Jotiba was suddenly facing the divide created by the caste system. Influenced by Thomas Paine's book, Rights of Man (1791), Phule developed a keen sense of social justice. He argued that education of women and the "lower castes" was a vital priority in addressing social inequalities
Since his childhood Jyothi Rao faced many hardships. He never experienced
the motherly love and concern in his early life. There is an interesting story behind the surname Phule of Jyothi Rao’s family. The forefathers of Jyothi Rao were in the business of flowers and they were known for their expertise in making floral decorations and designs. They were supplying different varieties of flowers and floral designs to Peshwas, the then rulers of Maharashtra. Thus their surname became Phule as Phule means flowers in Marati. Their original surname was Gore.
An Indian activist, thinker, social reformer, writer and theologist
SAVITRIBHAI JYOTHI RAO PHULE
JyothiRao and his wife, Savitribai Phule, were pioneers of women's education in India. His work extended to many fields including education, agriculture, caste system, women and widow upliftment and removal of untouchability
JYOTHIRAO GOVINDRAO PHULE occupies a unique position among the social
reformers
of Maharashtra in the nineteenth century. While other
reformersconcentrated more on reforming the social institutions of amily
and marriage with special emphasis on the status and right of women,
Jotirao Phule revolted against the unjust caste system under which
millions of people had suffered for centuries.Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was born in the Satara district of Maharashtra to a family of the Mali caste. His father, Govindrao, was a vegetable vendor. Originally Jyotirao's family, known as Gorhays, came from Katgun, a village in Khatav taluka, Satara District. His grandfather Shetiba Gorhay settled down in Pune. Since Jyotirao's father and two uncles served as florists under the last of the Peshwas, they came to be known as 'Phules'.
His mother died when he was nine months old. After completing his primary education Jyotirao had to leave school and help his father by working on the family's farm. He was married at the age of 12. His intelligence was recognised by Muslim and Christian neighbours, who persuaded his father to allow Jyotirao to attend the local Scottish Mission's High School, which he completed in 1847. The turning point in his life was in 1848, when he was insulted by family members of his Brahmin friend, a bridegroom, for his participation in a marriage procession. Jotiba was suddenly facing the divide created by the caste system. Influenced by Thomas Paine's book, Rights of Man (1791), Phule developed a keen sense of social justice. He argued that education of women and the "lower castes" was a vital priority in addressing social inequalities
Since his childhood Jyothi Rao faced many hardships. He never experienced
the motherly love and concern in his early life. There is an interesting story behind the surname Phule of Jyothi Rao’s family. The forefathers of Jyothi Rao were in the business of flowers and they were known for their expertise in making floral decorations and designs. They were supplying different varieties of flowers and floral designs to Peshwas, the then rulers of Maharashtra. Thus their surname became Phule as Phule means flowers in Marati. Their original surname was Gore.
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