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<Thread on Mahatma/Rashtrapita Jotiba Phule> Today is the 193rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Jotirao Phule, born on this day in 1827 in Pune. Jotiba Phule was the father of Indian social revolution. In this thread, I will share some important aspects of his life and work. (1)
First and foremost, let me begin with the very basics. His name was Jotirao Phule, and not Jyotirao Phule. Jot (जोत) means plough, a peasant and labouring caste metaphor. The entire internet (incl Wikipedia) spells his name as Jyotirao, which is misleading. #PoliticsofLanguage
Jotiba Phule received his English education in a Missionary school and thereafter became aware of the power of modern education. Just after completing his own education in 1847, he started the first school for girls in Pune in 1848.
