Sharankumar Limbale's novel 'Sanatan', translated by Paromita Sengupta, is a significant work of modern Dalit literature. It explores the enduring impact of caste across generations, beginning with the Mahar community's struggles with dispossession, humiliation, and violence. The novel traces historical moments from British recruitment to Ambedkar's influence, yet highlights the persistent stigma faced by the community, even through attempts at religious conversion.