Tritiya Ratna Marathi edition

Tritiya Ratna is a Marathi language play written by Jyotirao Phule in 885. This drama is considered as the first modern, social and independent play in Marathi, 'knowledge' is considered as the third jewel in Indian tradition. In this sense, the title is appropriate. This drama depicts how 'Bhats' (Brahmins) exploit ignorant shudras. On the other hand, this drama deposits a Christian preacher shows the exploited shudras, the way of truth. This drama effectively depicts the importance of education by illustrating how the masses are cheated because of their ignorance.