THEME OF ANTI SUPERSTITION IN THE STORY OF ANNA BHAU SATHE 'MARIAICHA GADA' ( MARIAI'S CART)

Anna Bhau Sathe , (1 August 1920 – 18 July 1969) a social reformer, folk poet, and Dalit writer from Maharashtra, has handled every genre of literature skilfully such as novels , collections of short stories,  plays, a travelogue, screenplays, folkloric narrative styles like powada and lawani and so on .  Anna Bhau Sathe  is  the rarest of the rare  example in Marathi literature  of those who has contributed the brilliant literature without any formal education. His writings are not only considered as a genre of literature, but also as a way of life. It is not just a matter of ideas and fantasy but a collection of every part of real life. Before his arrival as a literary figure in Marathi literature, the literature was limited to the white- collared people where imaginary and metaphysical world was the centre point of their writings. The problems and perceptions of common men were absent in the literature. Anna Bhau Sathe effectively portrayed the common man and his sorrows, plight in Marathi literature. Sathe wrote first handed experience in his novels and celebrated the fighting spirit in their characters who work against all odds in life. He was true socialist in his personality where was fine blending of a philosopher and activist. So upliftment of downtrodden rural people is the recurrent theme of his writing. His life philosophy inspired many people to fight against social evil practices.