Slavery | My Autobiography | Mahatma Jyotiba Phule |

In Slavery (Gulamgiri), Jyotirao Phule lays bare the deep ties between social inequality, religious orthodoxy, and exploitation in 19th-century India. A fearless visionary and social reformer, Phule critiques the oppressive caste system and draws compelling parallels between the enslavement of African Americans in the United States and the subjugation of marginalized communities in India.
Through sharp arguments and incisive observations, Phule challenges the Brahmanical dominance, exposing how myths and traditions were weaponized to sustain inequality. This landmark work calls for justice, liberation, and dignity for the oppressed. A bold manifesto for social reform and equality, Slavery remains as relevant today as it was when first penned, inspiring readers to question entrenched systems of power and privilege.
With its combination of historical analysis and unapologetic activism, Jyotirao Phule’s Slavery stands as a powerful testament to the enduring struggle for human rights and social justice

“I was born among the classified people. I had vowed from a young age to dedicate my life to their progress. Throughout my life, many temptations have come and gone that could have deviated me from this promise. If I had decided in my childhood to only work towards my own good, then I could have attained any prestigious position I desired, and had I joined Congress, then I would have enjoyed the highest esteemed position within it. However, I have decided to devote my entire life for the betterment of the classified people and, with this goal in mind, I have been following a principle. The principle is that, if someone feels immense enthusiasm for accomplishing a task and that task remains constantly on their mind, it will be commendable for them to adopt a focused way of thinking and action to accomplish it. The issue of the welfare of classified people has been left hanging in limbo by the government for too long. You can imagine (from the above facts) how much pain this must have caused my heart.”
– Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar