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सामाजिक सुधारणा

/samajik sudharana/Roman

English meaning: Social Reform

Definition

Organised efforts to improve social conditions by eliminating injustice and discrimination. Maharashtra has a rich tradition of social reform led by Jyotiba Phule (who fought against caste oppression), Savitribai Phule (women's education pioneer), B.R. Ambedkar, and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar.

Example

महाराष्ट्रात ज्योतिबा फुले आणि डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांनी सामाजिक सुधारणा केल्या.

In English: Jyotiba Phule and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar made social reforms in Maharashtra.

Literary Heritage

जय जय रघुवीर समर्थ! मराठ्यांची कीर्ती अखिल जगात पसरली

/jaya jaya raguvīra samartha! marāṭhyāṃcī kīrtī akhila jagāta pasaralī/

Victory, victory, O Raghuvir Samartha! The fame of the Marathas spread throughout the world.

Samarth Ramdas · Saint-Poet, Spiritual Advisor · 1608–1681 CE

Dasbodh

Dasbodh — on the historical glory of the Maratha empire

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Language
मराठी
Marathi
Script
Devanagari
Family
Indo-Aryan
Speakers
95M
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