Shahu made great efforts to abolish the concept of caste segregation and untouchability. A common form of caste discrimination in India was the practice of untouchability. The "Dravidar Kazhagam" vehemently fought for the abolition of untouchability amongst the "Dalits". Although opposed to untouchability and caste discrimination, the Mahasabha continues to support the varna system. In "Saptapadi", he decries the evils of untouchability and the caste system. The organisation claims to work towards eradicating social evils like dowry and untouchability. He was against untouchability, child marriage and Sati. "Dalit" is mostly used to describe communities that have been subjected to untouchability. He supported widow remarriage and desired to abolish untouchability and child marriages. The government has passed laws for the abolition of untouchability, Begar and Zamindari. Moreover, he attacked discriminatory practices and fought against the idea of untouchability. This in turn fuels and promotes continuance of atrocities and untouchability. Gandhi spoke out against untouchability early in his life. The Vedic texts neither mention the concept of untouchable people nor any practice of untouchability. The book depicts the experiences of untouchability faced by Ambedkar from childhood to adulthood.