AKSHARABRAHMMA

       There were also no specific guidelines regarding the syllabus or textbooks for different classes. Only the books of scripture were used. Moral education, arithmetic, and grammar were taught. Certificates bearing the signatures of the President, Secretary, and the teacher of the “Mattar Banom Vigyana Prachar Asharam” were awarded to the qualifying students.

Mangai Gomango himself was an educated person. For the development of his community, he introduced a script so that the backward Soura community would not lag behind in the march of time and civilization in this modern era. He fought day and night to root out age-old prejudices and superstitions from his community. He won the hearts of the people by sharing in their sorrows and happiness.

He knew both astrology and mantras, which also helped him gain the confidence of his tribesmen. He prepared herbal medicines from indigenous roots and herbs and cured people of many diseases. Again, using “JHODA PHUKA” (a primitive magical-religious curative practice using “mantras”), he was able to inspire belief in the minds of his people. As a result, people loved and respected him.

He campaigned against the tradition of ritual animal sacrifice and the consumption of country liquor among his tribesmen. He travelled from village to village to propagate his script and social reforms, crossing remote mountainous regions and densely wooded Soura country for the betterment of his community.

He used to stop his journey wherever night fell and ate whatever food was available there. Eventually, he became known as the “Sora Guru.” He used to write with pen and paper wherever he stayed. Even today, many of his manuscripts are preserved in the houses of Soura people. These manuscripts are full of advice and guidance for his Soura brothers and sisters.