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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.


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


Did the harijans support gandhi?

i think it was the other way round


Who are Hurijans?

The Harijans are the schedule castes or low castes in India.


What is another name for untouchables who do work that Indians consider unclean?

harijans


Why did gandhi name the untouchables HARIJANS?

The word 'Harijan' means children of God.


What was considered the lowest castle system in India?

The Untouchables, called in India the Harijans.


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 Untouchables in the Aryan caste system?

The SHUDRAS or the HARIJANS or the DALITS were the untouchables in the Aryans caste system.


What has the author M Showeb written?

M. Showeb has written: 'Education and mobility among Harijans'