Mul Bhartiya Vichar Manch ; We Think :

Let us remember Madari ( Mehtar- Valmiki ) of Shivaji period, Let us remember Matadin ( Bhangi - Valmiki ) of 1857 Sepoy Mutiny .

Maatadin a Native Hero was a Lashkar or in subordinate service of British Army during 1857 revolt or First Indian Independence War to Videshi British call as Sepoy Mutiny . Maatadin was from Hindu Religion which is separate from Videshi Brahmin Dharm . Maatadin whose Surname was Valmiki and by profession as Bhangi in British army was treated lower Hindu by Videshi Brahmins and Videshi British too .Non Brahmins were normally followers of Dharmatma Kabir , Guru Nanak , Saint Ravidas , Saint Namdev . Aboriginal Hindus and were denying Videshi Brahmin Dharm and Vikruti of Varn , caste and Bhedbahv for long as Satya Hindu Dharmi . Videshi Brahmins being only 2-3 per cent were calling them selves as Brahmins and other Non Brahmins as Keshtriya , Rajput means Son of Soil and Native Tradesman as Vishya and Farmers and Artisans as Shudra and Ati Shudra . Maatadin was called Atishudra or Untouchable and employed as Lashakr in British Army during the Mutiny of 1857 .

We call Maatadin as First Hero and Native Hero Martyr of 1857 Indian War for Independence as he fought both Videshi Brahmins and Videshi British at a time . Maatadin asked Videshi Brahmin ,Mangal Pande and other Videshi Brahmins what religion they have in British Army . He said in Army all are one and equal no lower , upper and untouchable by caste or varn . To which Mangal Pande did not agree as he said his religion is Brahmin Religion as he is Brahmins and he told Maatadin that Maatadin is Native Hindu and therefore , lower to Brahmins .Mangal Pande disallowed water to Maatadin from the common water pot kept at Army place . On which , Maatadin objected and told Pande that Pande is no more Brahmins as he removes cartridge of cow fat applied to bullets before fire . He told even those Muslims who were treating Native Non Brahmin Hindus as lower like Brahmins treating to Non Brahmin Hindus . He told Muslims also that pig fat is also applied to cartridges . As Satya Hindu Dharm objected neither Cow fat nor to Pig fat . This insult made by Native Hero Non Brahmin Hindu Dahrmi Maatadin was so bitter and derogatory , it ignited hate among Videshi Brahmins and Muslims against Videshi British .

Muslim Rulers and Brahmin Petty Officials like Peshwa , Laxmibai came together against Videshi British.and Mutiny of 1857 took place in the British Army which is known as Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in the British Hindustan history . Brahmins , Muslims , British wrote their history glorifying themselves ignoring the fact that Native Non Brahmin Hindus fought against British , Brahmins and Muslims at a time showing them their place and the same was done by Native Hero Maatain . He was later tried by British rulers and hanged him even before Mangal Pande was hanged on 8 April , 1857 . The Mutiny took place around in January , 1857 .

Maatadin is the Real Hero of First Independence War of Hindustan as he challenged all Videshi forces like Brahmins , British and Mughals . We Salute this Native Hero Maatadin .

Similarly , during Shivaji;s period one more Native Non Brahmin , Satya Hindu Dharmi , follower of Dharmatma kabir , Nanak , Ravidas , Namdev gave his life against Videshi Brahmin , Mughal trap for Shivaji and helped come out from captivity of Aurangazeb and that is Madari ( Valmiki - Mehtar ) . He was appreciated by Shivaji himself and gave a title of Rakshak and Rawat to Madari Mehatar , Since then all Mehtars and Valmikis are recognized as Native Warriors and in various parts of Hindustan are called with respect as Rawat , Raut , Rawar Rai as Rawat means Shur Sipahi or Sainik . During Shivaji's time also numerous Scheduled Caste , , Tribals , OBC and other Non Brahmin Caste people were given title as Raut by Shivaji to them for their bravery . Lahu Raut - Salve is one that example who was guru of Mahatma Phule .

Maatadin , Madari are not Bhangi or Mehtar , they are Rau , brave solders and warriors . They are using now Valmiki as Surname and may be doing work as scavenger but they are Solders , they are Rawats ,We Salute them again .

Being Native Hindu , Maatadin , Madari always fought against injustice , inequality against slavery . They are War Lords and gave their lives for their Native people and Native Nation .

Our Vinambra Abhwadan to them as their Martyr dates are lost in history and therefore , we remember them on Constitution Day 26 November , the Native Rule Day !

Nv. D.D.Raut ,

Vicharak , MBVM

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