That the caste system must be abolished if the Hindu society is to be reconstructed on the basis of equality, goes without saying. Untouchability has its roots in the caste system. They cannot expect the Brahmins to rise in revolt… — B. R. Ambedkar Copy Share Image
Some men say that they should be satisfied with the abolition of untouchability only, leaving the caste system alone. The aim of abolition of untouchability alone without trying to abolish the inequalities inherent in the caste system is a rather… — 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
