Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Architect of Social Justice
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, hailed as the architect of social justice in India, was a visionary leader, jurist, and scholar who dedicated his life to the upliftment of the oppressed and marginalized communities. Born into a Dalit family, he faced discrimination and adversity from a young age, which fuelled his determination to fight for equality and justice. As the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, he laid the foundation for a democratic and inclusive society, advocating for fundamental rights, social reforms, and the eradication of caste-based discrimination. Through his relentless advocacy and pioneering work, Dr. Ambedkar inspired generations to strive for a more equitable and compassionate society, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of modern India.
- Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.
- Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government.
- I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.
Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise, both will wither and die.
- I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality, and fraternity.
- Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience.
- Life should be great rather than long.
- So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you.
- History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics.
I am not a Hindu, because I had the misfortune of being born in a Hindu family, but because I know and have experienced the Hindu social system.
- We are Indians, firstly and lastly.
- Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives. Man’s life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self.
- A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.
- Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy.
- I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.
We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights. So carry on your agitation and organize your forces. Power and prestige will come to you through struggle.
- A bitter thing cannot be made sweet. The taste of anything can be changed. But poison cannot be changed into nectar.
- Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.
- Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise, both will wither and die.
I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality, and fraternity.
- Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience.
- Life should be great rather than long.
- So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you.
History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics.
- I am not a Hindu, because I had the misfortune of being born in a Hindu family, but because I know and have experienced the Hindu social system.
- We are Indians, firstly and lastly.
- Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives. Man’s life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self.
- A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.
- Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy.
- The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India.
- The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.
Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules.
- I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality, and fraternity.
- Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.
- Freedom of mind is the real freedom. A person whose mind is not free though he may not be in chains, is a slave, not a free man.
- If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.
- Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules.
Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.
- Freedom of mind is the real freedom. A person whose mind is not free though he may not be in chains, is a slave, not a free man.
- If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.
- I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.
- We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights. So carry on your agitation and organize your forces. Power and prestige will come to you through struggle.
- A bitter thing cannot be made sweet. The taste of anything can be changed. But poison cannot be changed into nectar.
Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.
- The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India.
- The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.
- Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules.
- Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.
- Freedom of mind is the real freedom. A person whose mind is not free though he may not be in chains, is a slave, not a free man.
- If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.
Disclaimer: This paragraph is a brief summary intended to provide an overview of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s contributions and legacy. It does not encompass the entirety of his life’s work or the complexities of his ideologies. Readers are encouraged to explore further resources for a comprehensive understanding of his remarkable life and achievements.