Which spelling is correct, ‘Jai Bheem’ or ‘Jai Bhim’?
The following is from series of questions answered by Shekhar Bodhakar If your name is XYZ and Indians want to praise you by hailing your name, they will say, “JAI XYZ” It’s like saying “Hail XYZ”. Similarly, If your name is BHEEM, they will say JAI BHEEM. And If your name is BHIM, they will say “JAI BHIM” I assume the […]
What was Harijan (Dalit) leader B .R. Ambedkar’s frank views on Islam? Why did he reject Islam?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Such questions are being asked on several internet platforms. The intention behind each of the questions is to belittle Dr Ambedkar. With this in mind the author Shekhar Bodhakar, answers. QUESTION: What was Harijan (Dalit) leader B.R. Ambedkar’s frank views on Islam? Why did he reject Islam? This question cannot be effectively answered unless we have […]
Why did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar convert to Buddhism? What makes it so special?
Let Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar give you a BRIEF explanation of what initially attracted him to Buddhism, IN HIS OWN WORDS. The following text is the UNPUBLISHED PREFACE to one of his masterpieces, the “Buddha and his Dhamma” For clarity, I have written the Preface in TWO parts. PART 1 sufficiently answers the question posed. PART 2 […]
What are the settings of the book “The Buddha and His Dhamma” by B. R. Ambedkar?
The Buddha and His Dhamma, by Dr B. R. Ambedkar, is a bible in the sense it is a collection of eight books of various sizes. Each book is divided into three to eight named parts.The parts are further divided into numbered and named chapters containing numbered verses. It has 347 pages. The complete book […]
QUESTION 2: Isn’t it wrong to call 6th December “MahaPariNibbana” Day of Bodhisatta Dr. Ambedkar?
QUESTION 2: Isn’t it wrong to call 6th December “MahaPariNibbana” Day of Bodhisatta Dr. Ambedkar? डॉक्टर अम्बेडकर का निब्बान हुआ या परि निब्बान या महापरिनिब्बान या निर्वाण या परि निर्वाण या महापरिनिर्वाण या निवत्त या परि निवत्त या महा परि निवत्त या निव्रत या परि निव्रत या महा परि निव्रत …क्या है सच्चाई…जनिएगा…share भी कीजिएगा.. ऐसी सभी बातें जाने -Sudhir Raj Singh Dr. Ambedkar is referred to as BODDHISATTA by many. Meaning.. a person sure to attain Nibbana (Enlightenment) but is not YET an Arahat. BUT Parinibbana implies he had attained Nibbana during his lifetime. Can those who […]
Breaking news on the demise of Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in Marathi.
What Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar achieved in one short lifespan for the benefit of the whole nation is well known. Today, on his death anniversary (6th December), let’s focus on his intentions and purpose alone.
Who do you think is the greatest Indian ever and why?
VIDEO: The Greatest Indian NDTV Poll (Edited but nothing added) Not just the greatest Indian but one of the greatest individuals in world history has to be Siddharath Gautam, the man who would become the Buddha. He tackled the problem of suffering that all humans face head on, in a scientific way without attachment of […]
Was Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar poor in English?
He was poor in English just as much as the inventors of Sanskrit were poor in Sanskrit. He was poor in English just as much as Rabindra Nath Tagore was poor in Bengali. He was poor in English just as much as Shakespeare was poor in the English of his days Also see: Shekhar Bodhakar’s answer […]
Was Dr. Ambedkar really a genius?
Was Dr. Ambedkar really a genius? I’m not sure whether it’s intentional or not but the word ‘really’ in the question subconsciously implants an idea in the reader’s mind that he may not have been. Nevertheless, since the question has been asked, It deserves a reply.. Before you read rest of the answer, checkout his […]
How many degrees did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar earn?
B.A; MA; M Sc; Ph.D; L.L.D; D Sc; D.Litt; Barrister-at-Law Apart from two masters degrees and Bar-at-Law, the polymath Dr B.R Ambedkar had four doctoral degrees. He knew several European and Indian languages including German and Sanskrit. Hewas an eminent scholar of Jurisprudence, and a lexicographer, compiled Pali language dictionary and was the first person from […]
