A look at life and legacy of Pandita Ramabai on her death anniversary
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On the occasion of the death anniversary of Pandita Ramabai, let us take a moment to look at her life and legacy. Pandita Ramabai was a social reformer, scholar, and feminist who made significant contributions
to the education and empowerment of women in India.
Pandita Ramabai was born in 1858 in Karnataka and received a rigorous education in Sanskrit, English, and Marathi from her father, who was a Sanskrit scholar. After her father’s death, she traveled to England to study, where she became interested in Christianity and was baptized.
After returning to India, Pandita Ramabai devoted her life to the cause of women’s education and empowerment. She established the Arya Mahila Samaj in Pune in 1881, which provided education and support to widows and other marginalized women. She also founded the Mukti Mission in Mumbai in 1889 which provided shelter and education to women who had been widowed or abandoned by their families.
Pandita Ramabai was a vocal advocate for women’s rights and fought against the social and cultural norms that prevented women from receiving an education and participating fully in society. She also wrote extensively on women’s issues and published several books, including “The High-Caste Hindu Woman” and “The People of India.”
Pandita Ramabai’s legacy continues to inspire women in India and around the world to pursue education and empowerment. Her work paved the way for the women’s rights movement in India and helped to challenge and change traditional gender roles and societal norms.
Staff Reporter
