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Synopsis This volume is an accurate, refreshing and educative study of the life and deeds of the greatest most deserving but denied prophet of the depressed classes viz., Guru Ghasidasa (1756-1850) born in Chhatisgarh who belonged to the caste which was not just disadvantaged but unapproachable and who was the foremost to devote his entire life to fighting for the upliftment of the Dalits. Guru Ghasidasa, the first and foremost prophets of the depressed classes raised his voice against the caste tyranny. He led a crusade against the society which denied entry of the devotees of the lower classes in the temples, and against the expensive rituals into which the people were made to fall. Throughout their lives, they worked for the elevation, education, full dignity and self-worth for the Dalits. Guru Gahsidasa and His Satnam Philosophy is a faithful and well-documented effort of the life and deeds of Guru Ghasidasa, the first and foremost reformer of his time.