Abstract

Saint Bhima Bhoi’s philosophy is not only based on idealism but also on humanism. Though he was blind by birth1, he didn’t have any formal education but still his feelings, idea, works were for the upliftment of the people, society and for the whole humanity. His signature lines which have been inscribed on the wall of the United Nations Organization (UNO) Hall in various languages that Praaninka aarata dukkha apramita dekhu dekhu kibaa sahu Mo jeevana pachhe narke padithaau jagat uddhaara heu (Witnessing the plethora of plights on earth how one could bear with; let the world get redeemed at my cost) His ideology was not limited to certain cult or area but for the whole universe. The great idea of fraternity, equality, social justice, freedom, love, humanity, purity, non-violence, humility etc. were the core ideas of his philosophy His visions and deep ideologies have the potential to solve many modern educational problems Hence this article tries to find out such educational ideology of his philosophy for the betterment of the modern society.