Hierarchy in marginalities: A study of Adi Dharm Samaj movement and cultural assertion of Balmikis in Punjab
By: Kumar, Yogesh
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BookPublisher: Panjabi University: Research Journal Social Sciences Description: 29(1,2,3), 2021: p.172-192.Subject(s): Valmiki, Balmiki, Dalit, Cultural heritage, Ad Dharm, Adi Dharm Sama, Social vision, Akali Dal
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Panjabi University: Research Journal Social SciencesSummary: The present paper seeks to understand the cultural assertion of Balmikis: an extremely marginalized caste group among Dalits through the Adi Dharm Samaj Movement in Punjab. This movement has adopted the new modes and mechanisms and also subscribes to the philosophy of Ad Dharm in order to formulate distinct religious identity (separate from Hinduism and Sikhism) for Dalits. Interestingly, it has also adoptedaseparate path of Dalit social mobility without following the dominant modes like sanskritisation and conversion in the State. To understand this new development regarding Dalit identity formation and assertion among the vulnerable section of Dalits, this article has been divided into two sections. It begins by contextualizing the notion of caste and the social position of the Balmikis in the society of Punjab. It also brings into sharp focus their historical struggle to attain equality, dignity and diverse identity amid the emergence of the Ad Dharm movement against the backdrop of the politics of religious co-optation by the mainstream communities (Sikhs and Hindus). The second section explores the cultural assertion of Balmiki community that is mainly centered on the newly constructed heritage of their patron sant/guru Valmiki in Punjab. In this context, the role of Balmiki leaders particularly the leadership of Darshan Ratan 'Ravan' and his movement (i.e.,Adi DharmSamaj) are the major concerns of the paper.- Reproduced
https://purjss.puchd.ac.in/issues/2021/purjss-vol29-3-2021.pdf
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The present paper seeks to understand the cultural assertion of Balmikis: an extremely marginalized caste group among Dalits through the Adi Dharm Samaj Movement in Punjab. This movement has adopted the new modes and mechanisms and also subscribes to the philosophy of Ad Dharm in order to formulate distinct religious identity (separate from Hinduism and Sikhism) for Dalits. Interestingly, it has also adoptedaseparate path of Dalit social mobility without following the dominant modes like sanskritisation and conversion in the State. To understand this new development regarding Dalit identity formation and assertion among the vulnerable section of Dalits, this article has been divided into two sections. It begins by contextualizing the notion of caste and the social position of the Balmikis in the society of Punjab. It also brings into sharp focus their historical struggle to attain equality, dignity and diverse identity amid the emergence of the Ad Dharm movement against the backdrop of the politics of religious co-optation by the mainstream communities (Sikhs and Hindus). The second section explores the cultural assertion of Balmiki community that is mainly centered on the newly constructed heritage of their patron sant/guru Valmiki in Punjab. In this context, the role of Balmiki leaders particularly the leadership of Darshan Ratan 'Ravan' and his movement (i.e.,Adi DharmSamaj) are the major concerns of the paper.- Reproduced
https://purjss.puchd.ac.in/issues/2021/purjss-vol29-3-2021.pdf
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