In September 1873, Jyotirao, along with his followers,formed the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth) with the main objective of liberating the Bahujans, Shudras and Ati-Shudras and protecting them from exploitation and atrocities. For his fight to attain equal rights for peasants and the lower casteand his contributions to the field of education, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of the Social Reform Movement in Maharashtra.