Agarkar’s Enduring Legacy: Guiding Principles for Progress
Date: 17/06/2025 Location: Trimurtinagar, NewasaPhata
On June 17, 2025, Trimurti Arts, Commerce, and Science College reverently observed the Punyatithi (death anniversary) of Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. The college organized a solemn and dedicated program to pay tribute to this eminent social reformer, educationist, and rationalist thinker.
The commemoration began with the traditional lighting of the lamp (Deep Prajwalan) and floral tributes to Agarkar’s image. Agarkar was a fierce social reformer, an influential educationist, and a staunch rationalist. Through his influential newspaper, ‘Sudharak’ (The Reformer), he vehemently condemned social superstitions, caste discrimination, and outdated traditions.
Agarkar’s Enduring Legacy: Guiding Principles for Progress
Addressing the students,
Principal Dr. R. Arasule Sir emphasized that Agarkar’s thoughts and ideals continue to be guiding principles for societal progress even today. He highlighted Agarkar’s advocacy for education rooted in
reason and rationality, rather than blind faith, which remains profoundly inspiring for contemporary students.
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar’s life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to social reform and intellectual awakening. He believed in the power of education to transform society and championed critical thinking over dogma. By commemorating figures like Agarkar, Trimurti Arts, Commerce, and Science College reinforces its dedication to fostering intellectual curiosity, promoting social awareness, and encouraging students to become agents of positive change, echoing Agarkar’s vision for a progressive and enlightened society.
