That the object of the Brahmins in giving up beef-eating was to snatch away from the Buddhist Bhikshus the supremacy they had acquired is evidenced by the adoption of vegetarianism by Brahmins. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
For a successful revolution it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required is a profound and thorough conviction of the justice,… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
We must begin by acknowledging that there is a complete absence of two things in Indian Society. One of these is equality. On the… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules. The moment it degenerates into rules, it ceases… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
Lost rights are never regained by appeals to the conscience of the usurpers, but by relentless struggle…goa ts are used for sacrificial offerings and… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help! — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
“Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
If you study carefully, you will see that Buddhism is based on reason. There is an element of flexibility inherent in it, which is… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
An ideal society should be mobile, should be full of channels for conveying a change taking place in one part to other parts. In… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
The Touchables, whether they are vegetarians or flesh-eaters, are united in their objection to eat cow's flesh. As against them stand the Untouchables, who… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
Generally speaking, the Smritikars never care to explain the why and the how of their dogmas. — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
There is one taboo against meat-eating. It divides Hindus into vegetarians and flesh eaters. There is another taboo which is against beef eating. It… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share
