Brahmins and Brahminism – Can the two be separated?
This article is a reply to those sympathizers of Brahmins who at a subconscious level themselves follow Brahminism but give the impression that the two (Brahmins and Brahminism) can be separated. They seem to think that the followers of any ideology can continue having the same identity even after rejecting the said ideology. Christians/Muslims/Sikhs/Buddhist etc lose these identities if […]
Importance of Dr Ambedkar’s formula “Educate Agitate Organise” for achieving social justice
Human rights activists need to remember that liberty, equality, fraternity (LEF) and social justice, the ideals of Ambedkarism IS IMPOSSIBLE to achieve in a caste-based society and EDUCATE AGITATE ORGANIZE is the formula (not the aim) to achieve these ideals in a jaatiless (casteless) and just society. Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar clearly states that he has […]
What facts will completely change your perception about Dr B. R. Ambedkar?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is from a series of Questions asked by Dr. Ambedkar critics and answered by Mr.Shekhar Bodhakar Here are just FIVE facts, that will hopefully completely CHANGE your perception for the better, about Dr. B.R Ambedkar. If you have the slightest of doubts about the greatness of Ambedkar-the-great, then just the first THREE facts […]
What were Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar’s five vows administered by him in 1927 on Manusmitri Dahan Day?
Most people are aware of 22 vows of Dr. Ambedkar but did you know there were also FIVE VOWS OF DR AMBEDKAR ADMINISTERED BY HIM ON MANUSMRITI DAHAN DAY. These vows were specifically administered to annihilate untouchability and caste discrimination amongst Hindus and non-Hindus. Later, Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar developed the 22 vows and vehemently propagated complete annihilation […]
Did Dr. Ambedkar ever say that if he got the opportunity, then he would burn the Constitution?
It is not that Dr. Ambedkar wanted to burn the constitution. His words are taken out of context. “My friends tell me that I made the Constitution. But I am quite prepared to say that I shall be the first person to burn it out. I do not want it. It does not suit anybody. […]
Who is the founding father of modern India?
DR. BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR is the FOUNDING FATHER OF MODERN INDIA Here’s WHY? … This Title was conferred upon Dr. Ambedkar by Columbia University for the part he played in authoring the Indian Constitution. Above is a screenshot from the prestigious Columbia University website. It clearly shows Dr. B.R.Ambedkar as the founding father of modern India. ONLY Ambedkar-the-Great is OFFICIALLY recognised […]
Was Indira Gandhi far more intelligent and educated than Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for having added secularism to the constitution?
The following article is from a series of questions asked by Dr. Ambedkar critics and answered by Mr. Shekhar Bodhakar This is the original preamble to the Constitution of India. Can adding ONE word/phrase; i.e. secular (or secularism) to the constitution make you far more intelligent and educated than the polymath, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (BA; MA; MSc; Phd; DSc; […]
Which caste does Sharma surname people in North India belong to?
Why has the need arisen to ask such questions ? Seems like people are obsessed with caste names and for the wrong reasons. Simlar Questions that have been asked are: What caste are people with the surname Ambedkar from Which caste do people with the surname “Ambedkar” belong to? What Caste does the Surname Verma Belong […]
We all know this but why is it ignored by most? Dr. Ambedkar’s dream was “Annihilation of Caste”
This may Hurt but there is hope (if and only if you understand). Why don’t many people who call themselves Ambedkarites not feel awkward, not thinking about ANNIHILATING their own “forced” caste identities? We all know this but why is it ignored by most? Dr. Ambedkar’s dream was “Annihilation of Caste” Individuals can ONLY annihilate […]
Why do some Sikhs and Ravidassis use terms which are counter productive to annihilation of caste, like ” Dalit Sikhs” and statements like “Guru Ravidasji was an eminent Chamar according to Guru Granth Sahib”?
If you are a Sikh you have no caste and if you have a caste you are not a Sikh. Before I answer the main question, I would like to to state something very important to a practicing Sikh (useful for non-Sikhs to know too). Why label any sikh a Ravidassi, jatt, Mazhabi, Chamar or any […]
