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What is the meaning of harijans in religion?
Harijans is the name Gandhi gave the chandala caste when he said they were holier than the others because they labored harder.
Why did gandhi name the untouchables HARIJANS?
The word 'Harijan' means children of God.
Why did gandhi rename the untouchables?
Mahatma Gandhi renamed the "untouchables" as "Harijans," which means "children of God," to uplift their social status and fight against the caste system in India. By giving them a new name, Gandhi aimed to promote equality and dignity among all individuals regardless of their caste. This renaming was part of Gandhi's broader efforts to eradicate discrimination and create a more inclusive society.
Who were the harijans?
untouchability were called the harijans
Who did not support Mohandas Gandhi?
the british
What was Gandhi's position on separate electorates?
He thought of "separate electorates" for the oppressed class of what were then called untouchables (or Harijans in Gandhi's vocabulary, and dalits in today's language) as a retrograde measure meant to produce permanent divisions within Hindu society. Gandhi earned the hostility of Ambedkar, the leader of the untouchables, but few doubted that Gandhi was genuinely interested in removing the serious disabilities from which they suffered, just as no one doubt that Gandhi never accepted the argument that Hindus and Muslims constituted two separate elements in Indian society.
What is a harijan?
harijans are untouchables.They are the people of God.
What are Harijans?
Harijans are the lowest on the Indian and Hindu Caste system. The where traditionally known as 'the untouchables' but a great Indian leader Ghandhi, changed their names to harijans, meaning children of God. Their main jobs where to sweep the streets, kill animals and other gross stuff. They where considered worthless.
The lowest caste in India is called Harijans or?
untouchables
What did gandhi do for women and ''untouchables''?
Mahatma Gandhi advocated for the rights and upliftment of women and "untouchables," whom he referred to as Harijans, meaning "children of God." He championed women's participation in the independence movement, encouraging them to take on active roles in social and political spheres. For the untouchables, Gandhi fought against the caste system, promoting their dignity and advocating for their inclusion in society. He emphasized the need for social reform, urging people to treat them with respect and equality.
Who are Hurijans?
The Harijans are the schedule castes or low castes in India.
Why was rajiv gandhi killed?
because he didn't support the LTTE!!
