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The Arjak Sangh opposes the philosophy of [[Brahminism]] and the cultural traditions followed by [[Dvija]] castes. The female members of the family are not allowed to visit the cremation site and also to participate in the [[Antyeshti]] of their dead ancestors, in contrast to it the followers of Arjak philosophy give equal freedom to the female members of their family to participate in last rituals to be followed after the death of their family members. The women of such families are also allowed to carry the dead family member to the cremation site on their shoulders, a practice reserved for only male relatives of the deceased in the orthodox [[Brahmanical]] religion. The Arjak philosophy is also opposed to the concept of ''Mrityu Bhoj'' (the food fest organised after the death in the memory of deceased). The followers of Sangh believe that the ceremonies like ''Mrityu Bhoj'' are the way to extract cash and kind from the ''Jajman'' (doners), by the [[Brahmin]], who usually officiate the last rituals for the contentment of the soul of the deceased. In the [[Dvija]] philosophy or the [[Brahminism]], the food fest is organised till the 13th day of the death (also called ''Terahwi''), which causes financial burden for the family of deceased. However, ''Arjak Parampara'' (Arjak philosophy) opposes it. |
The Arjak Sangh opposes the philosophy of [[Brahminism]] and the cultural traditions followed by [[Dvija]] castes. The female members of the family are not allowed to visit the cremation site and also to participate in the [[Antyeshti]] of their dead ancestors, in contrast to it the followers of Arjak philosophy give equal freedom to the female members of their family to participate in last rituals to be followed after the death of their family members. The women of such families are also allowed to carry the dead family member to the cremation site on their shoulders, a practice reserved for only male relatives of the deceased in the orthodox [[Brahmanical]] religion. The Arjak philosophy is also opposed to the concept of ''Mrityu Bhoj'' (the food fest organised after the death, in the memory of deceased). The followers of Sangh believe that the ceremonies like ''Mrityu Bhoj'' are the way to extract cash and kind from the ''Jajman'' (doners), by the [[Brahmin]], who usually officiate the last rituals for the contentment of the soul of the deceased. In the [[Dvija]] philosophy or the [[Brahminism]], the food fest is organised till the 13th day of the death (also called ''Terahwi''), which causes financial burden for the family of deceased. However, ''Arjak Parampara'' (Arjak philosophy) opposes it. |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 08:51, 2 May 2021
Arjak Sangh was an organisation, which was actively working for the emancipation of Dalits in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in early 1970s. It was based on the idea of humanism and anti-Brahminism. The Sangh was established in Lucknow by Ramswaroop Verma, the former Finance Minister under the Government of Uttar Pradesh, who was known for his work against Brahminism and for his championing the cause of Lower Castes. It was established in 1968 and from 1969 onwards its mouthpiece called Arjak Weekly came into being. It ran self awareness drive amongst Dalit population in various belts of Uttar Pradesh and integrated the numerically powerful Chamar caste with itself. It also worked closely with other organizations, working in the sphere of Dalit emancipation. Through its publications like Achhoto Ki Samasya Aur Samadhan, Niradar Kaise Mite (transl: The conundrums of Untouchables and its solution, how to end the disrespect ?), it aimed to create a group of motivated Dalits, who could carry the movement forward.[1]
Arjak beliefs
The Arjak Sangh opposes the philosophy of Brahminism and the cultural traditions followed by Dvija castes. The female members of the family are not allowed to visit the cremation site and also to participate in the Antyeshti of their dead ancestors, in contrast to it the followers of Arjak philosophy give equal freedom to the female members of their family to participate in last rituals to be followed after the death of their family members. The women of such families are also allowed to carry the dead family member to the cremation site on their shoulders, a practice reserved for only male relatives of the deceased in the orthodox Brahmanical religion. The Arjak philosophy is also opposed to the concept of Mrityu Bhoj (the food fest organised after the death, in the memory of deceased). The followers of Sangh believe that the ceremonies like Mrityu Bhoj are the way to extract cash and kind from the Jajman (doners), by the Brahmin, who usually officiate the last rituals for the contentment of the soul of the deceased. In the Dvija philosophy or the Brahminism, the food fest is organised till the 13th day of the death (also called Terahwi), which causes financial burden for the family of deceased. However, Arjak Parampara (Arjak philosophy) opposes it.
References
- ^ Badri Narayan (2011). The Making of the Dalit Public in North India: Uttar Pradesh, 1950–Present. Oxford University Press. p. 89. ISBN 0199088454. Retrieved 17 March 2021.