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It was 1897, a Brahmin lawyer from Kudumul, a village near Mangalore established #Depressed_Classes_Mission in Mangalore for providing education, better housing, drinking water and empowering the backward classes socially by guarding them against exploitation by upper classes.
#Kudumul_Rangarao was born on 29 June 1859 and passed away on this day in 1928.
Rangarao completed his primary education in Kasaragod, before losing his father when he was 16. Moving to Mangalore in search of a job, he began working as a teacher for a monthly salary of ₹8.
Rangarao completed his primary education in Kasaragod, before losing his father when he was 16. Moving to Mangalore in search of a job, he began working as a teacher for a monthly salary of ₹8.
Completing his matriculation amid financial difficulties through a correspondence course, he cleared the pleadership examination, that certified him argue for a client in courts. Following this, he began his career as a lawyer in Mangalore.
Rangarao as an advocate in profession
Rangarao as an advocate in profession
was better known as "The poor man's lawyer".
"Education is the source of progress'' was his tenet.
At a time when the depressed classes had no schools, when they were treated with scorn, Rangarao stepped forward as a crusader for the cause. Albeit facing grave opposition,
"Education is the source of progress'' was his tenet.
At a time when the depressed classes had no schools, when they were treated with scorn, Rangarao stepped forward as a crusader for the cause. Albeit facing grave opposition,
Rangarao continued to combat the orthodox beliefs of the then superstitious Indian society.
Rangarao set up schools in Kankanadi, Bannanje, Moolkhi, Beloor, Udupi, Nejaru, Atthavara, Baabuguddde, Dhaddal forests for the downtrodden. He called them 'Panchama schools'.
To persuade
Rangarao set up schools in Kankanadi, Bannanje, Moolkhi, Beloor, Udupi, Nejaru, Atthavara, Baabuguddde, Dhaddal forests for the downtrodden. He called them 'Panchama schools'.
To persuade
the kids to attend schools, he arranged for mid day meals and 2 paise per day to the parents to develop an interest and motivate the families to get their progeny to schools.
It is said that he bathed the young kids, sat with them for lunch, slept in their huts to win over
It is said that he bathed the young kids, sat with them for lunch, slept in their huts to win over
their hearts. He freed many servants and slaves from the clutches of demanding and barbarous masters. Despite being threatened myriad times, his grit and gusto could not be dampened.
By marrying off his own widowed daughter, Radhabai 2 P. Subbarayan, D Zamindar of Kumaramangalam
By marrying off his own widowed daughter, Radhabai 2 P. Subbarayan, D Zamindar of Kumaramangalam
he set an example of inter-caste marriage and Widow Re-Marriage in India.
Following his inspiration, M K Gandhi's son entered wedlock with Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari's daughter.
Gandhi had once said, "I discerned social loyalty from Mr. Rangarao. He is an inspiration and a
Following his inspiration, M K Gandhi's son entered wedlock with Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari's daughter.
Gandhi had once said, "I discerned social loyalty from Mr. Rangarao. He is an inspiration and a
