Social Issues

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The lines express a dream of freedom, unity, and a world without narrow divisions. The phrase "narrow domestic walls" refers to barriers that divide people by caste, religion, or prejudice. The idea i…

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Bayaji, also called Baiju Nana, is the protagonist of The Storeyed House. He belongs to the Mahar caste, works hard for many years in the Bombay dockyard, returns to his village after retirement, and …

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Bayaji returns home after retirement from the Bombay dockyard. He has completed thirty-five years of work and comes back after receiving his retirement fund. He wants to spend the rest of his life in …

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Bayaji greets Bhujaba politely with equal respect, which shows confidence and self-respect. This breaks the old custom that forced a Mahar to greet a higher-caste man in a humble way. His greeting sho…

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Bhujaba becomes angry because Bayaji does not use the expected humble form of greeting. Bhujaba feels that Bayaji has forgotten his position and is behaving as an equal. His reaction shows caste preju…

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Bayaji says that he has about two and a half thousand rupees. This amount becomes important because Bhujaba immediately becomes greedy and starts measuring Bayaji’s money for selfish reasons.

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Bayaji says that he wants to build a storeyed house from his earnings. He feels that a simple three-portioned house will not be enough for his large family. The house becomes a symbol of dignity, prog…

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Kondiba Patil is the village headman and owner of the only storeyed house in the village. He cannot bear the thought of Bayaji building a rival storeyed house. He warns Bayaji sharply and uses social …