Bullet Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“If untouchability is an integral part of Hinduism, the latter is a spent bullet.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Social Reform, 1930, India
If a harmful practice is embedded in religion, it becomes a dead‑weight that hinders progress.
In simple terms: Religious customs that harm should be questioned.
Key Takeaway
Challenge oppressive traditions.
Themes
religion
social justice
tradition
human rights
critique
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community activism
- education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What traditions need re‑examination today?
- How can reform be respectful yet effective?
A Different Perspective
Faith can resist change, making reform difficult.
