Vruttant Manwatkar “Religion emphasizes, universalizes social values and brings them to the mind of the individual who is required to recognize them in all his acts in order that he may function as an approved member of the society. But the purpose of religion is more than this. It spiritualizes them.[1]” – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar …
The Era of Pseudo-Ambedkarism
Sankalp Gaikwad It has been approximately 2,563 years since the Buddha attained enlightenment and 66 years since Bodhisattva Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar set the Dhamma Chakra in motion. Yet, within our society, a distinct phenomenon has emerged—a species. This species manifests primarily during Brahmanical festivals and remains conspicuously absent during Islamic or Christian celebrations. It exhibits …
Democracy in India as Envisioned by Dr. Ambedkar
Sidhodhan Umare Abstract In this paper I have talked about the etymology of the word democracy within the Indian context. Then I have discussed the idea of democracy in India with special reference to Dr. Ambedkar’s conception of democracy, the sources of his philosophy of democracy that he used like the Navayana Buddhism which promotes …
Let’s create an ‘enlightened India’!
Pratiksha Bhaware Dreaming of Babasaheb’s idea of Enlightened India: a beautiful India in which all human beings, animals, birds are equal. Where there is the power to revolt against wrong; where there are constitutional rights; where there is no caste discrimination. Where there is no ego, where there is the middle path of the Buddha. …
Prabuddha Bharat cover page – Special edition for Mahatma Phule’s Death Anniversary
Vinay Shende The following is the English translation of the famous Cover Page of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Weekly called Prabuddha Bharat. It was published on 1st of December,1956. It was a special edition for Mahatma Jyotiba Phule’s death anniversary. The translation has been done part by part and each part’s picture is shown for better understanding. …
Why Dhamma Chakra Parivartan Deen on 14 Oct – Reasons & Celebration
Wishing you all on the occasion of Dhamma Chakra Parivartan Deen – 14 Oct in the remembrance of Sunday 14 Oct 1956. Keep Rising, Keep Growing and Keep moving Babasaheb’s mission ahead and ahead till all our downtrodden brothers and sisters secure their human rights.