Satyashodhak Samaj

Satyashodhak Samaj is a religion established by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on September 24, 1873. This was started as a group whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchables castes from exploitation and oppression. [Mahatma Phule gaurava grantha" by Jotirao Govindarao Phule; Hari Narake] [http://www.unipune.ernet.in/chairs/mahatmaphule/lifework.htm]

Trough his writings and activities Mahatma Phule always condemned the Hinduism and the preveildged status of priests in it. He openly comdemned the inequality in the religious books, orthodox nature of religion,exploition of masses by the means of it, blind and misleading rituals, and hypocrisy in the prevalent religion.

While condemning the prevalent religion, Phule establishd "Satyashodhak Samaj" with the ideals of human well being in broader aspects, human happiness, unity,equality, and easy religious principles and ritulas. [http://www.unipune.ernet.in/chairs/mahatmaphule/lifework.htm] His movement was kept alive by Shahu Maharaj, Krantisinha Nana Patil and many other leaders after him. A H Salunkhe is one of the prominent activist related to this society today.

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