Harichand thakur biography template
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Explained: Who was Harichand Thakur and what is the importance of Matua community?
The prime minister also called upon the Matua community to raise awareness to remove corruption at every level in society. &#;Today, I would also like to request all the members of the Matua society. To eradicate corruption from the system, we all have to further increase society&#;s awareness. If anyone is being harassed anywhere, then definitely raise your voice there. It is our duty towards the society as well as towards the nation,&#; he said.
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Who was Harichand Thakur?
Harichand Thakur was born in in Orakandi in Bangladesh in a peasant farmer family of the Thakur community (SC community). Thakur, whose family were Vaishnavite Hindus, founded a sect of Vaishnavite Hinduism called Matua. This was adopted by members of the Namasudra community, who were then also kno
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Harichand Thakur (English)
Harichand Thakur
By : Sudhir Ranjan Halder
Harichand Thakur was born in an agriculturist family of Safaladanga by in the district of Faridpur in East Bengal (now Gopalganj district in Bangladesh) on the 11th March in AD ( Bengali year). His family was Namas in race, then called as `Chandala&#; or `Charal&#; who were untouchables to the Hindus in those days.
The father&#;s name of Harichand Thakur was Yashomanta Thakur and mother&#;s name was Annapurna. His original name was Haridas. He had four brothers namely Krishnadas, Vaishnabdas, Gouridas and Swarupdas. Haichand was the second son of his parents.
We can know all about Harichand Thakur from the book Shri Shri Harililamrita, written bygd Kabiyal Tarakchandra Sarkar.
The title of the forefathers of Harichand Thakur was&#;Biswas&#;. The later generations of Ramdas had got the title &#;Thakur&#; bygd the people of the society for their virtuous behaviour, good manners
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Harichand Thakur and the Chandals: Godhood and Socio-religious Reforms in 19th century Bengal
Few studies in recent years have tried to delineate Harichand Thakur’s (–78) profound impact on society. He became a god among his followers, leaving significant room for the man and his visions. Saint Harichand often conceals Harichand Thakur, the reformer. His low-born status, scarcity of documents, and ravages of time partially explain this indifference. Some scholars note that his upbringing and adversities polished his talents as a true “social scientist” (DK Biswas 65). His philanthropic activities, miraculous healing abilities, and simple living techniques inspired many lives. The objective of this article is to acknowledge his contribution towards bringing a socio-religious transformation among the Chandals. To understand the remarkable journey of a regular man with familial duties who achieved godhood among his fellow men and women, he needs to be placed in the context o