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Humanism is actually a philosophical and rational stance that divulges us through science, inspires by art and urges by compassion. In humanism, the emphasis is given to the importance of human beings, place and nature in the universe. It gives the affirmation to the human dignity and gives support to the individual liberty. It believes that human beings have right and responsibility to shape their own lives. It enriches and nourishes the lives and zests the adventure of discovery. It seeks new knowledge and explores new options. In humanism, the importance is given to the human needs and values than the religious beliefs. The person is set with his own ethics, envious about the knowledge of the universe. A humanist is never afraid to challenge and explore. Mulk Raj Anand is a novelist whose province is human nature. His novels embrace human experiences and convey a sense of life and character like a coloured glass. He has literally immersed into the flowing, vibrant core of humanity and he feels its grief to the very marrow of his bones. Being a humanist Anand has skillfully depicted the Indian society which is hostile and callous to the lots of the low-born. His first novel 'Untouchable' is an account of a day in the life of its protagonist - Bakha, an untouchable sweeper boy. It delineates the feelings, aspirations and problems of this sweeper boy who undergoes a lot of hardship being a low-caste within Indian society. His plight has been explored by the writer in sympathetic but objective way.