💨 Abstract

The Marathi play "Trutiya Ratna" by Jotirao Phule, written in 1855, challenges traditional gender roles and Victorian morality. It depicts a husband and wife attending night school and engaging in democratic discussions, emphasizing egalitarian companionship. The play reflects the Satyashodhak (truth-seeker) movement, aiming to empower women and marginalized groups through education.

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