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January to March 2024 Article ID: NSS8520 Impact Factor:7.60 Cite Score:18718 Download: 192 DOI: https://doi.org/72 View PDf
Acharya Vinoba Bhave A Social Reformer
Dr. Arvind Sirohi
Assistant Professor (Cont.) (Sociology) C.C.S.University Campus, Meerut (U.P.)
Introduction- Acharya
Vinoba Bhave (Vinayak
Narahari Bhave) well knewas a philosopher whose thought and words
inspired many peoples in different ways. Millions of the followers from India
and around the world know him as a scholar and a man of God. He was a great
social reformer, educationist, freedom fighter and follower of Gandhian
principles.Chiefly he advocates Human Rights in India and a national teacher. He was born atKolaba District, Maharashtra on 11th September
1895. His mother Rukmini Devi was a very
religious lady so he believed in the supremacy of God. He totally controlled
his mind as he was away from ‘Desires’ and ‘Ego’. He always wants to serve the
poor peoples of the country. Strongly he advocates for land less peoples. He
always strongly believes in universal brotherhood. He said that, “Water, Air
and Land are the free gifts of God; it should be distributed in accordance to
the need of the peoples”.
A report in the newspaper about Gandhi’s speech at the newly founded
Banaras Hindu University attracted his attention.Once Mahatma Gandhi wrote a
letter to him, “I don’t know which adjectives I shouldgive to you. I am greatly
impressed by your loving nature and strong character”. Bhave participated with
keen interest in the activities at Gandhi’s ashram like e.g. studying, teaching
and improving the life of the community. He went to Wardha on 8 April 1921 to
take charge of the Ashram as desired by Gandhi. Vinoba Bhavelearnt various regional languages and scriptures
as a student.