Not Laxmibai, Savitribai is the great heroine of modern India

When asked about the first teacher in India, only one name will appear on the lips of the people - Saveitribay Bean. While teaching and writing to boys in the Shidra-Ateshudra class was considered essential, they encouraged the girls to move from house to house. It stood firm despite all-out opposition. In this way, the pair supported Guterrau Vole in starting a big move and making an era. But Savitribai Phule's contribution to the advancement of Indian society, especially women, was not limited to here. Aside from managing schools, Jotirao Phule also built and operated institutions such as the Maternity House, the Widow's Ashram and the Shishu Sadan Orphans, with Savitribai Phule being the other contributor. During the deadly plague epidemic, despite not caring about her life, she stood at the service of the sick and sacrificed her life while fighting it.

In those days, the biggest problem was also the child born from extramarital affairs. Often these children are killed prematurely due to fear of the locality or society. A widow named Kashibai worked as a cook for Sadashiv Govade, a friend and lover of Jotirao Phule. A frenzied Brahmin took advantage of her coercion, which made her pregnant. Kashbai urged the child's father to take responsibility for him, but he flatly refused. Kashbay killed the infant for fear of society. Kashibai was sentenced to life imprisonment for this crime. That was the incident in 1863. The first occasion was when such a severe punishment was imposed on a woman. Punished for committing a crime for which she was not alone.

There is another incident in 1868. Saveitribay was ill and visited her home in Naigaon, Khandala. While staying there, he wrote a letter to Guterrau Ful on August 29, in which he mentions another similar incident - "a young Brahmin was Ganesh". He made his living by worshiping. In the same sequence, she meets the dowry girl, Sharija, from whom she became pregnant. When the villagers found out, they set out to kill them. When Saveitribay heard about him, she immediately came to meet the people of the village even when she was sick. Explain to them that if they committed the crime of killing a loving couple, under government law they could be sentenced to death. The loving couple was finally released on the condition that they leave the village. The Savitribai initiative saved two lives.

Guterrau Ful was shocked to learn of this incident through a letter. He immediately decided to establish "Matrisadaan" at his residence - 395 Ganj Peth, Pune. It was especially for brahmatic women who were subjected to fornication. Kalapani's sentence to Kashibai has been the subject of discussion in Pune. People were afraid of him. After creating Matrasdan, Phule issued a commercial in the major cities and Hajj centers in Maharashtra. He wrote that the Matrasadan facility should be used to avoid being punished by the Calabana. The announcement had a positive effect. By 1884, 35 Brahmin widows had arrived for delivery in this marriage. In 1874, one of these persecuted widows arrived in Matrasdan. The couple adopted her baby Ful. His name was Yashwantraw. They both grew up lovingly with this baby. Make doctor after reading and writing.

On July 10, 1887, the Bean couple registered a will to stop the killing of girls' fetuses. In it it was announced that Saveitribi would take care of girls who would grow up in Matarasadan like her daughters. One revolution spontaneously leads to another. Revolutionary steps taken by Savitribai to stop infanticide from extramarital affairs. They also had an influence on other social workers in Maharashtra. Narayan Megji Lukhandi was the editor of "Deenbandhu". He was a great workers leader and social reformer. By that time, the practice of sitti was legally banned. But after the husband's death, the widow's life became a hell. She could not eat or drink well, nor could she wear whatever she wanted. There were restrictions on participation in fairs and festivals. Immediately after the husband's death, his widow's hair was trimmed. With inspiration from Savitribai, Lokhande began the movement against the worldly widows. Under his influence, barbers from all over the city refused to shave widows. They hit the pressure. Savitribai Phule also collaborated extensively to make the strike a success. The "barbers' strike" is discussed around the world. The reputable English magazine The Time published the news of this strike in its April 9, 1890 issue. After reading it, the women of England wrote letters of praise to Lochandi.

In 1877, famine struck Maharashtra. Thousands of people were affected by it. The Phule couple asked for help from people to upload articles for them. Travel from village to village to seek help. With the help of friends like Dr. Shivaba, he founded "Victoria Blashrim" in Dhankawadi. Through the ashram, a thousand poor and needy people received food comfort. Savitribai's contribution to operating Balashram was also high and went to famine-ravaged areas with Satyashodhak Samaj workers. In April 1877, she was in the Zoner pocket in western Maharashtra. From there, he wrote a letter to Guterau Ful on April 20, depicting sympathy for famine-

It was 1876. But there was no famine. In this region, a fierce disaster stands. People are starving. Animals die on earth and die. There is a shortage of food here. There is no choice for animals. People are forced to leave their village. Some people leave the village after their children sell their daughters. Rivers and ponds have dried up completely. There is no water to drink. The trees are drying up, their leaves are spilled ... and the astonished people from the ground are forced to eat the poisonous fruit. Babies and children are dying for delicious food and water.

Once upon a time SaveTribe, her colleagues R. B. Krishnagi went to visit the famine stricken area with Pant and Lakshmana Shastri. He also provided details of that incident in his letter -

Moneylenders ruthlessly exploit people. Many bad events happen due to famine. Riots began. When the collector heard about this, he got there to handle the situation. He tried to control the riots by commissioning British soldiers. The soldiers also took 50 Satyashodak activists into their circuit. After that, the collector called me. I asked him why the good volunteers had been arrested. Why were they falsely accused? I asked him to acquit them immediately. The collector was a good and fair person. He shouted at his soldiers - "Did they robbed Patel's farmers?" Let them be acquitted immediately. "The mosque was annoyed to see people in a pitiful state. He had arranged an ebb and flow of four cars at that moment."

The hostel was also built by the Phule couple for students who live on a grand scale. Because there was no separate place, he worked from his home. Her patronage was also under the auspices of Savitribai Phule. Laxman Karadi, a student living in hostel, came to study from Mumbai. He wrote praising Savitribai - "I've never seen another woman love like a Savitribai." He gave me more love from my mother. Another student made sensitive comments about Savitribai's nature and lifestyle. One student wrote that “Savitribai was a very humble and kind woman.” He had a deep love for others in his heart. She always came forward to help the poor and needy. They used to distribute food and other things they needed. If she saw torn clothes on a woman's body, she would immediately take off her saree and present it to him. As a result, their expenses were on the increase. Tatia (Guterrau) would sometimes say to them - “No one should spend that much.” So she smiled and said - “Should we have to.” To take this with us after we die. ”There was no answer to them. There was great love between husband and wife.

In 1896, famine swept through Maharashtra again. SaveTrip has partnered with its activists to help the poor and needy. But this time the famine was not alone. It also brought the plague disaster. Hundreds of people fell prey to the plague every day. Yashwant became a doctor after studying and working in the military. At a time when people were sending their families to remote and safe places, Savitripi also called her adopted son to take care of the sick. Knowing that the plague was a pandemic, Savitribai had been busy caring for the sick. She brought the patients from her home to the hospital herself. Meanwhile, it is learned that Bandurang's son Babaji Jaikbad is also suffering from an epidemic in Maher Basti outside Mundawa village. Savitribai has reached her home. But no one was willing to approach the sick child for fear of infection. Then she carried the baby on her back to the hospital. The side effects of the plague are to keep in constant contact with the sick. Finally, on March 10, 1897, a deadly plague took away that hardworking revolutionary woman, Mammai.

The Marathi newspaper "Deenbandhu" was compared to Lakshmibai for this bold move. The activist Satyashudak Samaj Narayan Mahadev aka Mama Barmanand wrote about Saveitribay on July 31, 1890-

His wife deserves more praise than Guterrao. The more we praise them, the less. How can anyone describe that great personality! She fully supported her husband, as she faced every difficulty and embarrassment she encountered. Even in the highly educated upper classes, it is impossible to find such a dreadful woman. The couple spent all their time in charitable work.

Savitribai Phule was a good poet, writer, speaker, and editor. His poem
The collection "Kavifule" was only published in 1854. The collection contained 41 poems. The Kavyafule is perhaps the oldest collection of poetry of an Indian woman published in the Marathi language. In the name of the discovery of the Indians, most Indian authors had commentaries, translations, or copies of Sanskrit texts in one form or another - the Savitribai Phule was expressing the pain and suffering of the people of India. Aside from the poems, his letters also have historical significance. Saveitribay Fall has written three letters to her husband, Guterrao Ful. He described in a letter his family's displeasure with Guterau. Use Jotirao to point the finger at Brahmin's scripts. Worship, worship, kirtan etc. have been described as hypocritical. In such a situation, not only Brahmin and Safarnas, but their people were also furious. Savitribai's uncle was among these people. He wrote in the letter about his brother's continued criticism of Jyoti Ba. It is said that the work done by Vole belongs to the Untouchables. That's why society boycotted them. In the letter, Savitripi commented to her brother that her mind was damaged. In a letter I wrote the name of the brother - "Your mother is a victim of the scams of the Brahmins." By listening to their pomp, and hearing their hypocritical sermons, your mind weakens and that is why your conscience has ceased to function ... ”In the letter, you praised her plight.

Sattervey Bay was a skilled speaker. Like Jotirao Phule, he also studied indigenous and foreign literature. People used to listen to him carefully. At first, women who used to poke fun at Saveitribay, crush her with mud and abuse while on the road, later praise her. He believed that education without a decent job was of no use. Land is a major vehicle for generating employment. But it is occupied by Brahmins and upper class fighters. Shudras and Atishudras work here. This is also the reason for their opponent. She wanted Shudra and Tishudra to take care of the institutions. Even in her speech, Saveitribay made it clear what work and group means to people. -

Laziness is synonymous with poverty - laziness is the enemy of knowledge, wealth, and respect. Lazy man does not get wealth, knowledge and respect. Success will only come with the strength of hard work, willpower, and positive thinking. You will definitely receive it. It is my faith.

After "Kavya Phule", Savitribai Phule's second collection of poetry entitled "Bawan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar" was published. Apart from these books, he has also edited a book called "Jyotiba's Speech". The collection of his speeches and songs written by Savitribai Phule is available from the collection entitled "Savitribai Bean Letters and Songs". They are the symbol of women's power in India. The Doye community regards Lakshmipai as the great hero of India's first freedom struggle with the British. But without social freedom, political freedom is incomplete and insignificant. Therefore, due to the contribution of Savitribai to the creation of this country from the standpoint of women's freedom, she left Laxmibai behind.