Kailash Satyarthi’s Autobiography ‘Diyaslai’ – A Literary Exploration at IGNCA

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, hosted a literary discussion on Diyaslai, the autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi. The event highlighted the book’s exploration of social justice, child rights, and global compassion.

About the Book – Diyaslai

Diyaslai is the autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi, a global advocate for child rights and social justice. The book narrates his life struggles, activism, and unwavering efforts to eradicate child labor. Satyarthi shares his personal experiences, from humble beginnings in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, to leading international movements like the Global March Against Child Labour, which reached 186 countries.

Through Diyaslai, Satyarthi not only recounts his fight for children’s freedom and education but also emphasizes the emotional and societal challenges faced in this journey. His literary work serves as both an inspiration and a call to action, urging readers to recognize compassion as a fundamental democratic value.

Kailash Satyarthi’s Message: Literature as a Call for Compassion

Expressing gratitude, Kailash Satyarthi emphasized the core message of Diyaslai:

“The world today is more prosperous than ever, yet unable to solve its gravest issues. In solving one, new challenges emerge.”

His autobiography narrates:

• His humble beginnings in Vidisha as the son of a police constable.
• His unwavering fight against child exploitation.
• His journey to the Nobel Peace Prize.

He reaffirmed that his fight for children’s rights and global justice will continue, driven by literature, activism, and empathy.