• GORE SWAPNIL MADHAVRAO

Dalit autobiographies in India serve as powerful narratives that articulate the struggles, resistance, and assertion of identity against the backdrop of caste oppression. Among these, Antasphot by Kumud Pawade and Ratrandin Amha by Shantabai Dhanaji Dani stand out as seminal works that encapsulate the lived experiences of Dalit women in a caste-ridden society. These autobiographies offer a unique intersection of gender and caste, shedding light on the double marginalization faced by Dalit women.Kumud Pawade’s Antasphot (Inner Explosion) portrays her journey as a Dalit woman striving for education and self-respect in a society that continuously suppresses her aspirations. It is a poignant account of her personal and intellectual struggles, highlighting the systemic discrimination within academia and social institutions. On the other hand, Shantabai Dhanaji Dani’s Ratrandin Amha (For Us, the Nights and Days) provides an in-depth narrative of the everyday hardships faced by Dalit women, chronicling their resilience and determination to assert their dignity. Both autobiographies are not just personal recollections but also socio-political commentaries on caste, gender, and the transformative power of education.This research paper undertakes a detailed study of these two autobiographies, analyzing their thematic concerns, narrative techniques, and sociopolitical significance. It explores how both authors challenge the dominant caste narratives and assert their voices against oppression. By situating these texts within the larger discourse of Dalit literature, this study underscores their role in shaping the Dalit feminist consciousness and contributing to the broader struggle for social justice in India

Dalit autobiographies, Kumud Pawade, Antasphot (Inner Explosion), Shantabai Dhanaji Dani, Ratrandin Amha (For Us, the Nights and Days), Dalit women’s narratives, caste oppression, gender and caste intersection, double marginalization, education and social mobility, resistance and assertion of identity, Dalit literature, feminist consciousness, socio-political commentary, social justice in India

"Indian Dalit Autobiography: A Study of Kumud Pawade’s Antasphot and Shantabai Dhanaji Dani’s Ratrandin Amha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no.d578-d586, August-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508371.pdf

"Indian Dalit Autobiography: A Study of Kumud Pawade’s Antasphot and Shantabai Dhanaji Dani’s Ratrandin Amha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no. ppd578-d586, August-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508371.pdf