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“Untouchability, I hold, is a sin, if Bhagavadgita is one of our Divine Books.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“Untouchability, I hold, is a sin, if Bhagavadgita is one of our Divine Books.”

Mahatma Gandhi

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Source Speech: Address to Indian National Congress, 1930

Treating untouchability as sin contradicts divine teachings.

In simple terms: Untouchability is morally wrong.

Key Takeaway

Stand against caste discrimination.

Themes

social justice equality morality

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

activist philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community outreach
  • policy reform
  • education programs

Key Concepts

caste system religious ethics human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you promote inclusion?
  • What role does spirituality play in equality?
A Different Perspective

Deeply rooted social norms resist change.

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