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A Guide to the Top 5-Star Hotels in Pune

August 3, 2024July 21, 2024 by Lokesh Umak

Planning a luxurious stay in Pune? Discover the city's finest 5-star hotels, offering opulent accommodations, world-class amenities, and impeccable service. From urban retreats to riverside havens, find the perfect place to unwind in style.

Staying in the city is such a beautiful experience. It has greenery, cultural richness, and an main identity of the city of Maharastrian. It is Maharashtra's cultural hub, caters to discerning travelers seeking a luxurious escape. The city boasts a collection of exceptional 5-star hotels, each of them offering a unique blend of elegance, personalized service, and top-notch amenities.

Whether you're a business traveler seeking a productive environment or a leisure guest yearning for relaxation, Pune's 5-star havens have something for everyone.
Don't think much about them, just read these beautiful hotels and enjoy your trip. Check out these five stars hotels in Pune to make your journey memorable.

Five star hotels in pune for your weekend gateways

The Ritz-Carlton
JW Marriott Hotel
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
Hyatt Regency
Conrad by Hilton

1. Indulge in Opulence: The Ritz-Carlton, Pune

Epitomizing luxury, The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, is a haven for those seeking an unforgettable stay. Plush accommodations, featuring stunning city or golf course views, provide a tranquil escape. Unwind at the renowned spa or indulge in culinary delights at their award-winning restaurants. The hotel's impeccable service and commitment to detail ensure a truly regal experience.

2. Experience Urban Luxury: JW Marriott Hotel Pune

Soar above the cityscape at the JW Marriott Hotel Pune. This contemporary haven offers spacious rooms and suites, perfect for business or leisure stays. Experience world-class dining at their diverse restaurants, or unwind at the serene spa. The hotel's central location places you close to Pune's business and entertainment districts.

3. Embrace Tranquility: The Westin Pune Koregaon Park

Nestled amidst Koregaon Park's greenery, The Westin Pune Koregaon Park offers a tranquil retreat. Spacious rooms with stunning river views and a world-class spa create a rejuvenating environment. Savor delectable cuisine at their vibrant restaurants, or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. The hotel's proximity to art galleries and cafes makes it ideal for exploring Pune's cultural scene.

4. A Blend of Tradition & Modernity: Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences

Experience a fusion of contemporary style and timeless elegance at Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences. The hotel offers a variety of room options, from luxurious suites to serviced apartments, catering to diverse needs. Enjoy delectable meals at their specialty restaurants or unwind at the expansive swimming pool. The hotel's central location provides easy access to Pune's historical landmarks and shopping districts.

5. A Haven for Business Travelers: Conrad Pune by Hilton

Conrad Pune by Hilton is a haven for business travelers seeking a productive environment. Modern rooms equipped with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated business center ensure a seamless work experience. Unwind after a busy day at the hotel's luxurious spa or savor delectable cuisine at their award-winning restaurants. The hotel's strategic location places you close to Pune's business hubs.

These are just a few of the many exceptional 5-star hotels that Pune has to offer. When choosing your accommodation, consider your specific needs and preferences. Whether you seek a central location, a tranquil escape, or a haven for business travelers, Pune's 5-star hotels cater to every desire. So, pack your bags and prepare to experience luxury redefined in Pune.

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1 Secret Osho Explained: “Relationship” is not “love”

August 3, 2024December 17, 2023 by Lokesh Umak

An Indian philosopher and the founder of the Rajneesh movement, Osho (11 December 1931–19 January 1990) was a spiritual guru. He says that “the more loving you are, the less is the possibility of any relationship.”

He travelled extensively in India as well as in many other countries in the late 80s and is well known as a social critic and public speaker. Even Gandhi could not escape these critical thoughts. The great philosopher who always had a good deal of wisdom. Some of them were to listen to but not to implement in real life. One of Osho's followers was the seasoned actor Vinod Khanna.

Indian philosopher and the founder of Rajneesh movement, **Osho** (*11 Dec 1931–19 Jan 1990*) was a spiritual guru | i'mBiking credit to Wikipedia

Journey of Osho (Rajneesh Movement)

Through his spiritual teachings, he talked more about religious traditions, mystical powers, and philosophies around the world. However, his critical views on religions brought flutter in political movements and during his visits to different countries. His visit or entry was rejected by almost 21 countries. His troublesome period was between 1981 and 1985, during which he was in Rajneeshpuram. It was an international community in Wasco County, Oregon, in the United States. A very short-lived city existed between 1981–1988, the community had built of all Rajneesh followers. He was jailed and was asked to leave the country.

Furthermore, his journey ended in 1974 when he decided to live and continue teaching in the Pune ashram. Osho's Hindi speeches attracted the attention of many Indians and converted them to Rajneeshees. He became famous for his free attitude toward human sexuality when he published “Sambhog Se Samadhi Ki Or” संभोग से समाधि की ओर, a Hindi edition that talks all about relationships and love.

Hindi quote from the book “Sambhog Se Samadhi Ki Or”

इसलिए मैं कहता हूं: प्रेम है सीढ़ी और परमात्मा है उस यात्रा की अंतिम मंजिल
Osho quotes

Best Quotes

If you love a flower, don’t pick it up. Because if you pick it up, it dies, and it ceases to be what you love. So if you love a flower, let it be. Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.
Osho

Experience life in all possible ways good-bad, bitter-sweet, dark-light, summer-winter. Experience all the dualities. Don't be afraid of experience because the more experience you have, the more mature you become.
Osho

Life begins where fear ends.
Osho

Each person comes into this world with a specific destiny. He has something to fulfil, some message has to be delivered, some work has to be completed. You are not here accidentally--you are here meaningfully. There is a purpose behind you. The whole intends to do something through you.
Osho

“The moment love becomes a relationship, it becomes a bondage. Because there are expectations and there are demands, there are frustration and an effort from both the sides to dominate. It becomes struggles for power.”

Views of Rajneesh (Osho) on Relationship

Love is not starting or creating a relationship, nor surrendering to each other. Someone asked a question about whether surrender is purely political. However, not a question of love. Therefore, "a relationship is not love at all." The human relationship is a kind of bound to bondage. On the other hand, surrendering to love means getting involved in the happiness of others, rejoicing in the being of the person you love, being in tune with others, and dancing in rhythm. Furthermore, he also said that kinship is certain death and a closed thing. However, love is pure and based on a give-and-take relationship. The family relationship is always a substitute, structured and accompanied by unloving people.

The Relationship Sutra

The relationship never occurred before the egos came in front and the husband and wife hid behind. The relationship sutra of Osho says that there are four people living on the sleeping bed. When a husband and wife hide behind their egos, those two egos make love. However, real contact does not happen between them. Thus, the relationship exists between two equal people. Therefore, in Indian culture, women are always exploited and vice versa. If in every couple (relationship) there is fear, love cannot enter into fear. Therefore, they cannot survive together. Continue reading for details.

Osho: Making Love — A sacred Experience

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Ganesh Utsav in India | 1 Early truth about its origin

August 3, 2024September 3, 2022 by Lokesh Umak

In India, especially in Maharashtra, Ganesh Utsav is celebrated widely. Almost every alternate house you could find a little Ganesha in the corner with a well decorated shed and lighting. This is a celebration for kids and adults, and most of the devotees arrange dinner at their home and invite their colleagues, relatives, and friends to join them. However, there were motives behind the festival of Ganesh Utsav.

I can remember, when I was a kid, going to my friend's house for decorations the day before the welcome of Ganesh utsav. We used to spend a whole night in decoration. My village was small , consisting of around a thousand houses, with a big temple at a corner near the river. The temple was the main attraction of our village, and many other people used to come for rituals at the river. When I was in high school, I asked my father, ``Why does our village ever attract so many people who travel from miles to do rituals?" My father patted my back and told me that our village river has a special place. It has uttar vahini (the river flows in the north direction), which helps complete the rituals as per the Indian vedas.

Ganesh Utsav | photo of people standing in front of ganesha statue — People celebrating Ganesh Utsav | Photo by ??Amol Nandiwadekar on Pexels.com

Thus, due to the temple and river, our village was considered one of the best in the nearby area. Hence, it was also considered a place of devotees where the cultural celebrations, including Durga Puja in Navratri, idol Ganesh Utsav, and many other celebrations happened. I also got another opportunity to ask my dad why we celebrate Ganesh Utsav. However, that question was partially answered by my dad. Therefore, I got the perfect answer when I read about history and culture in my school.

Ganesh Utsav in India had started by Bal Gandhar Tilak

Ganesh Utsav was started in Maharashtra by Bal Gandhar Tilak. The reason behind it was to bring people together to share important things and unity among them. However, the festival has been celebrated across the country during the season. It is a primarily Hindu festival but is celebrated by almost all religions, as India has been a secular country for many years. On the first day, the clay murti of Ganesha gets installed in the house. However, prior to the day, decoration is being done by selecting a proper place in the house as per the Vastu Shastra. Mostly the murti installation is setup facing east or north, which is considered the best direction as per the Hindu veda.

The welcome of Ganesha is done with music, bands, and firecrackers, and the same is repeated while sending off on the 10th day. The great Indian saint, Osho, said that devotees should not be bound to God to achieve primordial self. He gave us a fine example of Ganesha. The moral of the story is simple. Whatever the rituals are, use them. Don’t stick to them too long. Do not be bound to it. Ganesh utsav celebrations have historically only lasted ten days. There is a story behind it.

The ten long days of celebration are followed by a visargan in the river on the final day. Thus, people use traditional rituals, prayers, aartis, and all are gone with Visarjan after ten days of worship. In short, Osho says, dance, pray, meditate, and worship, but do not indulge in it for long. "It is a way; it is a path but not a destination in life."

Begining of the Festival Ganesh Utsav from Kasaba Ganapati

Kasba Ganapathi is an ancient deity, a murti of God Ganesha, present even 400 years ago. It was found by the mother of Shivaji Bhosale. It was Dadaji Konddeo who was the first person who discovered the murti of Kasba Ganpati and he reported it to Jijau in 1630. Since the Bhosale family started celebrating and following Kasba Ganpati, Peshawas and the entire Pune city have been witness for years to Lord Ganesh's celebration in Shaniwar Wada.

However, later in Pune, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who told the story of the temple of Kasba, said that it is a premier murti of Ganesh and the first respect should be given to Kasba Ganpati only. Hence, every year on the 10th day, Kasba Ganpati gets Visarjan first and then follows the rest of Ganeshas.

Sindhutai Sapkal: Maharashtra’s Pride and 1 mother of Orphanages

August 3, 2024January 6, 2022 by Lokesh Umak

When the name Maai was uttered in Maharashtra, the only face that the entire state could see was Sindhutai Sapkal's.

Sindhutai Sapkal is a Modern Savitribai Phule

The lady who faced countless encounters of deadly days and nights, and crossed the many paths in life in difficulties. Sindhu, the lady who taught others to live with pride and do hard work.

Today, Sindhu became an icon of inspiration to millions of Indian women. She has given many lectures not only in Indian colleges but also travelled overseas to get her kids two times foods. Therefore, her name is next to thousands of orphanages and got them married to their favourite life partners, before making all of them well-educated and independent. Hence, Sindhutai Sapkal (14 Nov 1948 – 4 Jan 2022) is called a modern Savitribai.

Daughter of a Cow herder-Sindhutai Sapkal

Her life had ocean of difficulties, however, from such events only suicides results. But, it was Sindhu who gathered her countless courage to live her life further, probably to become the mother of thousands and more orphan children. It is true that some heavenly power was with her, perhaps the power of orphanage.

Sapkal always wanted to be an independent woman and hence Sindhu, born on 14 November 1948 to a cow herder (Gavali caste – the one who do business of cow and its by-products). It was exactly one year after India got independence. The cow herders usually travel village to village and live in outskirts along with cows while doing business along the way.

During those days, the majority of the women considered no longer for education, the prime work of the women was to handle household chores and work on the farm with their husbands. However, if someone interested in education, was forced to quit due to financial burden of the family.

Thus, the same thing had happened to Sindhutai Sapkal. She was forced to quit her basic and formal education when she did her schooling until 4th class. Furthermore, it is true that the pressure of intelligence couldn't hold any other pressure.

As soon as she stopped going to school, Maai got married to Shrihari Sapkal, he was 32 and Sindhu was 12 years old. Shrihari was 20 years older than Sindhu, leaving her with no options but to accept her fate. The adoption of newly married life involves leaving aspirations and dreams behind. However, Sindhutai Sapkal continues to make new beginnings with her husband.

Sometimes, upon going against the family, badly beaten up by her life partner, it becomes an alternate or sporadically a habit of weekly practice. All women seek happiness and blessings when they get married. Therefore, in terms of Sindhutai Sapkal, the name “happy” was like a guest appearance at her door. She was almost crushed to death, the marriage was not to last longer. The reason was simple. She was one of the beautiful ladies in her village in adulthood.

The couple had their first kid with some ups and downs. But, when Maai conceived the second child, a dark smoke of misunderstanding came in between them which extended to getting them separated. Furthermore, the story of her life became so difficult to live that she had no food and home to live.

Stragic life of Sindhutai Sapkal

Sindhu was thrown out of the house, blaming her, carrying a child of someone else (at the age of today’s undergraduate girl). All that happened during her labour time. She lived in a cowshed, cut the umbilical cord by pelting it with a sharp stone, and gave birth to a baby girl. Thus, she turned her pain into the pleasure of motherhood, which converted her misery into a joyful smile, as well as giving a fresh meaning to life.

She proved an adventurous mother, carrying the roles of a doctor and patient both successfully. Furthermore, she accommodated herself around the same village, keeping a hope of acceptance, but betrayed. She lived on a burial place (Smashan Bhumi - where Hindus do rituals of the corpses). She cooked the Bhakari (foods) on a burning dead body, fed her soul and lived there for some time.

Sindhutai considered her daughter Mamta (second child) came to with full of strength and power for her. Inspired by her real series of breathtaking events, Sindhu had decided to live for Mamta and many other kids (orphanages) as a mother. If she did not dare to give birth to Mamta, she could have killed her baby. Eventually, she became mother of thousands of kids.

Poem on the life of Sindhutai Sapkal

Never underestimate the power of a mother,
One, who was a daughter, made her husband a kid in her ashram,
She was the one-stand woman like gadar.

She was born a common village girl,
Sindhu lived alone days in the jungle,
Being a pregnant and craving for hunger.

During pregnancy, Maai did not approach a phone or call a doctor,
Sindhu was the patient, doctor, and the real life actor.

For her adventures and braveness, everyone hats off.

She decided to be a parent of homeless and become motherly wall,
Dedicate the entire rest of her life for orphanages, that's all.

Maai, her work and memories will never die,
She will return in another form,
This time with more rigor, strength to fly high.

— Lokesh Umak

Babasaheb Purandare: 1 wise truth “One who teach you whoever is your guru”

August 3, 2024November 25, 2021 by Lokesh Umak

Babasaheb Purandare (29 July 1922 – 15 November 2021) was a famous historian who was known for his writing and leadership. Purandare has directed, a well-known theatrical play, Janata Raja. The play became famous not only in Maharashtra, but in some other states of India as well.

Childhood of Babasaheb Purandare

From the beginning of his childhood, he was fond of travel, meeting people and visit the historical places in Maharashtra. He was born in Pune, Saswaad, Maharashtra to a well established, Brahmin family. The family of Purandare was in the field of art and social service. He married to wife Nirmala who she was a social activist and his multi-talented daughter, Madhuri Purandare, is an author, singer, and painter.

Babasaheb Purandare' interest

Babasaheb had a kin interest in history since he was very young. He used to visit forts, ancient temples with his father or grandparents and ask their unanswered questions them about the history of the place. Purandare had abundance of urge for writing for the great king Shivaji Maharaj.

A Maratha king of the 17th century who established the Maratha Empire. Hence, his writing got noticed and since then, he was called as Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare (Bard of Shivaji) he wrote many notable works includes, Kesari, Thinagya, Raja Shiv-Chhatrapati etc.

Babasaheb Purandare in his one of the Interviews

In one of the interviews, he said that while his research in history about Raje (Shivaji Bhosale) he found many fake stories, people aggravated about the history of the king Shivaji which had no sense in his research. In one of the interviews, he narrated a story of the queen of England and his post-card. He explained that how he learned from a small mistake “how to give respect” to a nation, its people and learned a way to value it.

A story in London when Babasaheb Purandare was traveling

While he was staying in London, he wanted to send a letter to his family, so he went to a post office, already late. He quickly asked a ticket to a lady at the ticket counter. He could quickly post it on the letter and submit to them. It was a time of clearance of the letterbox.

As soon as the ticket landed into this hand, he pulled his tongue out and put enough of the saliva on the ticket and stuck on the letter in hurry. Thus, he handed it to the lady. Upon a positive node from the next person, Babasaheb Purandare turned back and started to leave.

Hello Mr!, Baba heard before he could take his third step. He returned to the counter and said what happened? The voice he heard was not familiar in tone. She handed the letter back to Babasaheb, “correct it”. He looked up into her eyes and said, I paid all the amount, and it does not matter that much if the ticket is upside-down. … and what if I placed the letter into the letter-box? Nobody could have noticed it.

Babasaheb Purandare in 2004

“Yeah, I can see that, whatever you are saying all is fine, but I cannot accept disrespect of my queen.”

Babasaheb Purandare said that it was the Queen of London on the ticket, which he had placed upside down. The spit was still there, he put his thumb and turned, and then the head of the queen was back to her place.

From the story he narrated, he learned how she was conscientious about her culture, people, values, and the respect for their nation. This incident taught him as well as us a valuable lesson. Thus, learning from every person, incidence, or things teach us something vital. The one who teaches us is our leader. We should never ignore small things, from these things that we get educated in our day-to-day lives.

Savitribai Phule: Awake, Rise, And Educate poor

August 3, 2024December 6, 2020 by Lokesh Umak

Her full name Savitribai Jyotiba Phule (b. 3 Jan 1831 — d. 10 March 1897) was one of the gods gifted Indian educationalist and wife of great social reformer Jyotiba Phule (she got married at the age of 9). Immense contribution of both husband and wife. Their work was countless to the Indian education system and traditional reformation. Both made people aware of unnecessary customs which were dangerous to humanity and their success.

The family of Phule had become the first who brought awareness of education system and its importance of girl's education in future. Savitri also joined hand-to-hand with her husband as social reformer. (you would love reading B R Ambedkar who was The Man Of Freedom, Religious Teacher, Liberty Lover And Believer In Equality And Fraternity).

She abolished unfavourable conservative treatments of the poor based on caste and gender. And also brought widow remarriage in the country. For all this comes true, she had sacrificed her personal life. And busy achieving her goals of her life to keep awaking people for better causes.

Devotion toward forming better, educated society and looking at the benefits of people, Mrs Phule faced many criticisms. Even people who opposed (higher caste) disrepute and disgrace her and abused her every time possible. It was a very hard time for her when she used to start going out collecting girls for classes. She had to carry, handy another piece of clothes as people used to throw mud or cow waste on her. Or some cruel used to pelting with stone or wooden cane (whichever they find).

Poor were becoming more poor

It was really difficult for Savitri to find a girl to get school and convince to their parents those days. Woman was hardly allowed to go out of house and education was so far from their reach. The reason behind their illiteracy was a simple, well-educated family becoming pawnbroker.

And used to give them loan and upon not able to meet deadlines of returning of money. Pawnbrokers (moneylenders) used to swallowed their farms, gold or auction house. Those people mostly marginalized and illiterate. The mission of Phule family was very difficult and unbearable but both worked hard for the nation.

Savitri considered the first woman student (educated) of Jyotiba Phule in India and became a teacher who had started teaching girls. When Jyotiba and Savitri moved out of their ancestral house (due to facing a lot of criticism) they went to Pune and started living in a Muslim family (Usman Sheikh, a close friend of Jyotiba).

The family became very close with each-other and colleague, Fatima Begum Sheikh (sister of Usman Sheikh and first Muslim women, teacher of modern India) became very closed to Savitribai (both graduated together). Mid of 18s Phule family first opened the schools for girls at Bhidewada in Pune city in 1848

Also read: Jyotiba Phule: “Lack Of Education Leads To Lag In Everything” the true man of society, reformer, origin of Indian education system for girls. A great thinker and seeker of social justice. Progressive participation in eradication of untouchables and anti-caste system.

Be self-reliant, be industrious
Work, gather wisdom and riches,
All gets lost without knowledge
We become animal without wisdom,
Sit idle no more, go, get education
End misery of the oppressed and forsaken,
You’ve got a golden chance to learn
So learn and break the chains of caste.
Throw away the Brahman’s scriptures fast.
— Go get education by Savitri Phule

Despite her career as educationalist and social reformer, Savitri was a Marathi writer and poet.

Poem: “The Greatest Wealth” by Savitribai Phule

Early in the morning,
Perform your ambulation,
Having become clean and tidy,
Pay your respects to parents and elders.
Remembering the name of God,
Immerse yourself in studies,
Waste not these precious days,
by insisting on going home.
Study hard, get educated,
Treat knowledge as your God,
Diligently take advantage of it,
Concentrating with all your heart.
Knowledge is wealth,
Greater than all riches,
Wise is considered he,
Who acquires it.
Savitribai Phule

Also read: “No Man Or Woman Should Depend Upon Another.” The first Marathi Woman, Dr Anandi Gopal Joshi From The Bombay Presidency, Graduated Medical Science In 1887 From The United States.

Own Circumstances made Karve a Social Reformer and great Educator

August 3, 2024October 24, 2020 by Lokesh Umak

"Dhondo Keshav Karve was a social reformer and important figure in life of women's developments. It is true that state of affairs makes humans think beyond when the experiences become a good teacher."

It is Dhondo Karve who spent his entire life for betterment of women of India when he actually experienced himself the state of abuse. Unforgettable contribution of Dhondo Keshav Karve (b. 18 Apr 1858 — d. 9 Nov 1962) He was a social reformer and educator who contributed his life for Hindu widow and their remarriages. He claimed that every widow of India should get remarry. Also, get quality education for their better life. He took care their education as well.

Important life events and contribution of Dhondo Keshav Karve

Karve was great at mathematics, in the year 1891 he was one of the professors of science of number at Fergusson College in Pune, Maharashtra. In his lifetime, he wrote two autobiography (Atmawrutta and Looking Back) in English. He also established “Widow Marriage Association” in 1893

_{Hindu Widows at the Mission in Bombay Plate History of India Vol 1 (1906)}

^{An engraving by poison after a painting by Pierre Sonnerat (1748-1814).}

According to the photo “Women who had lost their husbands and who had no sons to support them were often treated as outcasts in Indian society. They were no longer permitted to wear the traditional 'choli' or blouse under their saris. ('Voyage to the East Indies and China, made by order of the king, from 1774 to 1781'), published in 1782.”

Maharshi Karve himself married to a widow when his first wife Radhabai died in 1891 and received many criticisms as well as shocks from public opinions. He had to leave his home town (sheravali, Dapoli) due to his remarriage to a widow Godubai. However, Karve was showing no regret on his decision. He took no time to proceed with ostracized life. And decided to help all Hindu widow to get remarry. Karve helped starts their new marriage with new soulmate. He also raised a voice against ardent-full traditional tonsure of Brahmin widow and their abuse publicly.

Maharshi Karve established First Indian Woman’s University was the first university for women in India in 1916 in Pune. And started with single digit students. The university soon became worth 15 lacks and renamed to Shrimant Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT). SNDT is well grown university nowadays and affiliated with many colleges in India.

Both Karve and Jyotiba Phule together fought against untouchability and caste discrimination. The government of India awarded Dhondo with Bharat Ratna in 1958

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Jyotiba Phule: “Lack of education leads to lag in everything”

August 4, 2024August 28, 2020 by Lokesh Umak

Jyotiba Phule (b. 11 April 1827–28 Nov 1890) was a real Mahatma of India and his contribution was priceless. Not limited to Maharashtra, but also the entire nation and its education system of 18s. In India, the naming system was solely dependent on the nature of work and hence the last name of Jyotiba was Gorhe and married to Savitribai Phule. He was born in Mali caste and his family business was like growing flowering plants in his farm.

Family

The family earning was selling the flowers for social events like weddings, birthdays etc. And Jyotiba Govind Gorhe turned into Jyotiba Phule (Phul in India, called as flower).
Phule was a real seeker and supporter of truth and social justice. His Nobel thinking ability was never less than any philosopher and always inclined toward the betterment of social status of women. It mostly focused on formation and building a better country free from anti-caste system and equality to untouchables.

Lack of education lead to lack of wisdom,
Which leads to lack of morals,
Thus, it leads to lack of progress,
Then it leads to lack of money,
And again it leads to the oppression of the lower classes,
See what state of the society one lack of education can cause!
Jyotiba Phule

Social Reformer Jyotiba Phule

Jyotiba Phule's propelling idea behind his life were many, Jyotiba and his wife, Savitri Bai Phule. They brought many positive changes to the society and lower caste communities.
Before India could evolve great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, M K Gandhi was an emerging a student that time, or maybe he was amateur (Gandhi was a brilliant student, he finished his graduation in 1887) and B R Ambedkar was born after one year Jyotiba was died. The characteristics of Phule observed in the life of Ambedkar and his work in reformation of Dalit society.

Formation of Satyashodhak Samaj

In the year 1873, Jyotiba had formed Satyashodhak Samaj (society of seeker of truth) the motive toward finding the group was to eradicate untouchables and anti-caste system from the society.
Women in India of 18s were so weak in education (almost illiterate) or neither they could enrol themselves in any school or colleges (the key job of any woman was working in farm or housewife).

His wife, Savitri was the first woman in India who triggered the education system for women and became the first lady teacher of India.

There was only one lady from the Bombay Presidency (India). Anandi Bai Gopalrao Joshi who had graduated from the University of the United States, who got her degree in medical science.
Injustice to Jyotiba of the caste system sparked the fire. It rose to high in his heart due to insult in the wedding of one of his friends.

The Brahmin family friend and his parents considered Jyotiba from a lower-caste and category (one of the untouchables) and his parents abused him.
The incident changed the ambition and thinking in his life looking at poverty. Especially the ones who belong to lowered caste and untouchability.

His thoughts provoked him incredibly when he had read Rights of Man by Thomas Paine in 1848. The radical thoughts started awakening the real Phule, and thus he started speaking. And developing social justice awareness among the youth and society of the poor at the age of 22.
To start these, he had started teaching Savitri Phule. Jyotiba was aware about the facts. To start bringing the change in society, first educate women of India (all mothers).

Jyotiba Phule Established the First School for Girls

1848, After breaking the many barriers and hard work, the couple could finally establish their first school for girls in Pune, exactly 99 years ago of republic India. They had paid price for this (Phule and his wife was forced to leave the house of his parents).

In short, opponents had forcefully thrown out of the community, including his family members. Later, students from the Dalit caste also had started attending their school. Apart from these, he immensely supported widow marriage, built homes for lower-caste widows in 1854. Allowed his water-wells for usage to all his newly formed community.

His message to the people was simple,

Visiting temples, it means it is a way ruling of sickness of human mental. And going to school… It means a way of bringing brightness in life.
Mahatma Phule

The Name of many schools, colleges starts with the beginning of Phule or Savitri in India.

Nathuram Godse: History will weigh my act and find the true value

August 3, 2024August 22, 2020 by Lokesh Umak

"Nathuram Godse's recorded statement. He was carrying fire in the heart of being a true man of Hindutva and proved his firmness on his decision and plan. Godse is the one who had terminated the father of India down on 30th Jan 1948 (17:17 IST) and had left the entire nation in shock."

Who killed Gandhi?

The First question in the head of any individual (in a new developed brain) would die to know, let it be Indian or from another countries. Upon hearing the name of accuse, Nathuram Godse and second question might appear “why?”, Nathu is the only one who could tell us. But he was sentenced to (death) hang on 15 Nov 1949 in Ambala jail.

“I Would Like To Add That I Do Not Desire Any Mercy To Be Shown To Me, Nor Do I Wish That Anyone Else Should Beg For Mercy On My Behalf.”
Nathuram Godse

Why I killed Gandhi?

Natthram Godse — The trial of persons accused of participation and complicity in Mahatma Gandhi's assassination opened in the Special Court in Red Fort Delhi on May 27, 1948. A Close up of the accused persons. Left to right front row: Nathuram Vinayak Godse, Narayan Dattatraya Apte and Vishnu Ramkrishna Karkar. Seated behind are (from left to right) Diganber Ram Chandra Badge, Shankar s/o Kistayya, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Gopal Vinayak Godse and Dattatrays Sadashiv Parachure. (pc - Wikipedia)

The book written by Nathuram Godse. Seems like planned and plotted murder of Gandhi. Why someone would want to tell the reasons behind the assassination of Gandhi in a book to know the entire world, “why I did it”. Why was none of the person, not at all listen to Godse during hearings in the court? Neither he wanted a favour or mercy to show on him.

All the questions being asked and answered in this book. The book is written by Nathuram Godse’s real brother Gopal Godse. It has the original statement given by Nathuram Godse. The writer narrates all the events that occurred takes us through the day of assassination till the day Nathu was hanged.

Nathuram was born (19 May 1910) in a Brahmin family, a Hindu Nationalism, in Pune. His parents believed bearing a male child was cursed so far in his family. All three brothers of Nathuram died in their early childhood. He was fourth and to avoid succession of death, his parents (father, Vinayak Vamanrao Godse and his mother, Godavari) named him Ramchandra, but parents raised Nathu like a girl until his younger brother born. Thus, he got a nickname, Nathuram (Nath — piercing on the nose of a woman and Ram comes from his real name, Ramchandra).

Nathu’s (past member of Rashtria Swayamsewak Sangh) karma killing Gandhi mostly triggered by deviating decision (during the partition) and thoughts of Gandhi, as per his statements and opinions, if Gandhi did not protest withheld 55 crores to Pakistan, Gandhi could have saved from being assassin of Godse. Not only this but there are some other factors which are also linked with Partition of India into India and Pakistan, and aftermath. Godse was a part of a radical group of Hindu Nationalism (mainly express social and political thoughts) who shot three bullets in the chest of Gandhi. He claimed that Gandhi is also supporter of Muslim Community and future inroad of Pakistan thus, it was enough to burst Godse into anger when Gandhi protested withheld instalment to Pakistan (55 crore due to pay).

Lord Mountbatten came to be described in Congress circles as the greatest Viceroy and Governor-General this country ever had. The official date for handing over power was fixed for June 30, 1948, but Mountbatten with his ruthless surgery gave us a gift of vivisected India ten months in advance. This is what Gandhi had achieved after thirty years of undisputed dictatorship and this is what Congress party calls 'freedom' and 'peaceful transfer of power'. The Hindu-Muslim unity bubble was finally burst and a theocratic state was established with the consent of Nehru and his crowd, and they have called 'freedom won by them with sacrifice' — whose sacrifice? When top leaders of Congress, with the consent of Gandhi, divided and tore the country — which we consider a deity of worship — my mind was filled with direful anger.
Nathuram Godse from why I killed Gandhi

Why Gandhi Protest Withheld Amount Due to Pay to Pakistan

There was a valid reason behind that. During the partition, in the presence of viceroy, Mountbatten and other people of both the country (Jinnah, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and some other influential political leaders) had mutual agreements and terms. In the opinion of Lord Mountbatten, withheld 55 crores would amount to violation of agreed conditions and brought it to the notice of Gandhi.

Hence, Gandhi did so because, first because of, Pakistani Aggression in Kashmir where Gandhi had to go to Delhi, fasted and prayed to compel the government of India to release the amount to Pakistan. And second, Gandhi’s ethnic side couldn’t resist him from denying the agreement during the partition. To proceed with his great determination of “do or die”, he was in Delhi and continued his stay there to restore the peace in the country.

A Satyagrahi can never fail' was his formula for declaring his, own infallibility and nobody except himself knew what a Satyagrahi is. Thus, the Mahatma became the judge and jury in his, own cause. These childish insanities and obstinacies, coupled with a most severe austerity of life, ceaseless work and lofty character made Gandhi formidable and irresistible.
— Nathuram Godse

Mastermind behind the assassination of M K Gandhi

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There were eight people linked to his murder case, those are Shankar Kistaiya, Gopal Godse, Madan Lal Pahwa, Digamber Ramchandra Badge, Narayan Apte, Vinayak D Savarkar, Nathuram Godse and Vishnu Karkare. But the most powerful person of mastermind in building the plot and plan, the police suspected 60-year-old Savarkar.

Nathuram Godse’s final and the last words in the High Court of Punjab,

“I have to say with great regret that Prime Minister Nehru quite forgets that his preachings and deeds are sometimes at variances with each other when he talks about India as a secular state in season and out of season because it is significant to note that Nehru has played a leading role in the establishment of the theocratic state of Pakistan, and his job was made easier by Gandhi’s persistent policy of appeasement towards the Muslims.

I now stand before the court to accept the full share of my responsibility for what I have done and the judge would, of course, pass against me such orders of a sentence as may be considered proper. But I would like to add that I do not desire any mercy to be shown to me, nor do I wish that anyone else should beg for mercy on my behalf. My confidence about the moral side of my action has not been shaken even by the criticism levelled against it on all sides. I have no doubt that honest writers of history will weigh my act and find the true value thereof some day in the future.” Continue reading.

Also Read: Mahatma Gandhi: “I Do Not Remember Having Ever Told A Lie”. Also, read how Jinnah regretted on the demand of Pakistan and died at pick.

Anandi Joshi: No Man or Woman should depend upon another

August 3, 2024May 6, 2020 by Lokesh Umak

A 20 years old, Anandi Joshi who had great support from her passionate husband sent to the US for medical study, she was the only woman and the first lady from India.

Story of Marriage of Anandi Joshi

Her story, she is one of the women has been inspiring millions today. She was a married woman at the age of 9, but the marriage done on a conversational bond between her friends, family. Her husband that she has to study after marriage and this proposal was from her husband. Therefore, Gopalrao Joshi got married on this promise only.

The ardent man, free spirit, zealous, and brave to go against the custom of India and people, especially in the matter of Indian woman’s education.

Birthplace of Anandi Gopalrao Joshi

Dr Anandi Joshi | Anandi Joshi was born in Kalyan and her real name was Yamuna (The name derived from Sacred Yamuna River). — Dr Anandi Joshi | Anandi Joshi was born in Kalyan and her real name was Yamuna (*The name derived from Sacred Yamuna River*).

Anandi Joshi was born in Kalyan and her real name was Yamuna (The name derived from Sacred Yamuna River). She was considerably from a rich family in her grandparent’s era. She got married to the person who was almost 20 years elder due to her mother’s forceful decision and choice. It did not happen only with her, as it was one of the traditions in India during the 18’s century.

The husband with whom she got married was a glowing flame and sometimes cruel, asking forcefully for taking her education seriously. She said,

Sometimes he could throw books or a chair on me if I missed my study for the day.
Anandi Joshi

Family support and ardent behaviors of her husband

However, many times she had given a reason to say that she did not get time for study due to household chores. Still, her husband used to wake up early in the morning on his own and finish all the work of the house. He made her travel from Kalyan to Alibagh then to Kolhapur and finally to Calcutta (now it is Kolkata) for her study at an early age. Then only she learned Sanskrit and Marathi (These two languages were prime in the country, Maharashtra.)

^{Letter of Anandi Bai Joshi to Carpenter of Roselle 18th June 1883}

Quote by Anandi Bai Joshi

No Man or Woman should depend upon another for maintenance and necessaries. Family discord and social degradation will never end till each depends upon herself.
Anandi Gopal Joshi

Her story was so inspiring, the couple got a spark and craze about studying medical science when their first newborn baby boy died when she was 14. She claimed herself held responsible for the death of her child. She said that,

If I was well-educated, then I could have saved my child.
Anandi Bai

Motivational factors of Mrs Joshi

Anandi decided that she wants to become a physician as she thought that there are many other women like her whose children are dying every day in India. She wanted to serve the nation as a doctor.

Gopalrao tried everything, knocked the doors of the city’s popular physicians, tried accepting Christian religion to that end but the couple was only facing criticism and opposition. Mrs Carpenters of Roselle from New York heard Anandibai’s story and sent her a letter and appreciated her effort and interests, and she also wrote that she is happy to accept her as a student.

The dream of the couple after receiving the letter from Mrs Carpenters was not so far, but it was two years’ degree, and she alone had to travel the miles to get there and complete education from the US. It was not possible for an Indian lady to go outside the home for shopping and going alone abroad was impossible.

Going against the society and her travel

Mr Gopalrao went against the society and sent her wife to another country alone to fulfil the dream of his wife. At first, she had denied going alone, but there was no option. Her husband had no job, and he had already said that if you are not going this time, then you will see me die. She was sent through a sea channel with boiled potatoes in her bag for her lunch and dinner and her necessary material for living and study.

Letters and Biography

Anandi Joshi died soon due to tuberculosis. Her biography is available on Amazon by Megan Callea the regional language book is also available in Marathi (her complete biography by author Anjali Kirtane) — Anandi Joshi died soon due to tuberculosis.

Many exchanges of letters were between Roselle and Anandi Bai, they had discussed the status of women in India (Paperback is available on Amazon), early marriage and its health effect on women, customs of India needing change, and women’s education.

She had not practised as a physician due to her health, and after she got her medical degree and became a doctor. Anandi Joshi died soon due to tuberculosis. Her biography is available on Amazon by Megan Callea the regional language book is also available in Marathi (her complete biography by author Anjali Kirtane)