Bøger af Bhimrao Ambedkar

It is a travesty of history that Ambedkar, whose mortifying critiques of the caste system are routinely cited by 'liberals' to scorn and deride Hinduism, but whose trenchant criticism of Islam, and particularly the history of Muslims in India, has received little critical scrutiny and has been swept under the carpet.Babasaheb Ambedkar's forthrightness and unapologetic voicing of his views were two of his most enduring characteristics. He was unafraid to speak his views, frequently on complicated matters that politicians at the time ignored.

The Mahad Satyagraha was a peaceful protest by the Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) who were denied the right to use the water in the public tank at Mahad, which was reserved for the upper castes. Dr. Ambedkar organized the satyagraha to challenge this discriminatory practice and to assert the fundamental rights of the Dalits to access public resources.Thousands of people from the Dalit community participated in the Mahad Satyagraha, and after a long struggle, they succeeded in securing the right to access the public tank and its water. The Mahad Satyagraha was a significant event in the Dalit movement in India and marked a turning point in the struggle for social justice and equality for Dalits.

Waiting for a Visa is an autobiographical account of B. R. Ambedkar's life published between 1935 and 1936. It is composed of Ambedkar's handwritten recollections relating to his encounters with untouchability.

Who Were the Shudras? 1946 book by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on the history of the Shudra (lowest) Varna of the Indian caste system. The book is dedicated to Jyotirao Phule and seeks to dispel the idea that in India, Shudras are an untouchable caste. Ambedkar references Indian texts such as The Vedas and Mahabharata, among others, to suggest that the Shudras were really Aryan rulers who were demoted to a lower caste after a protracted struggle with the Brahmans. Ambedkar also analyses the Aryan race theory and disagrees with the widely accepted Indo-Aryan migration narrative in the history of the race. The book debunks beliefs and ideas and aims to foster compassion for a caste in India that is misunderstood and mistreated.

"Buddha and Marx" by Bhimrao Ambedkar is a thought-provoking book that delves into the fundamental principles of Buddhism and Marxism, and explores the similarities and differences between these two philosophies. Ambedkar, a scholar and social reformer, presents a comprehensive analysis of the teachings of Buddha and Marx, highlighting their relevance to contemporary society.Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of Buddhism and Marxism, Ambedkar examines the core concepts of both these ideologies, including the concept of suffering, the role of the individual in society, and the nature of social and economic structures. He provides insightful commentary on how these ideas can be applied to address the social, economic, and political challenges of the modern world.Written in a lucid and engaging style, "Buddha and Marx" is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersections between philosophy, politics, and social justice. Ambedkar's insightful analysis challenges readers to think critically about the nature of society and the role of individuals in effecting change. This book is an important contribution to the ongoing conversations about the intersectionality of philosophy and social justice.

Annihilation of Caste is a speech prepared by B. R. Ambedkar in 1936 but never delivered. It was written for the 1936 Lahore conference of a group of liberal Hindu caste-reformers. Ambedkar has adopted a very firm position and attempted to make topics such as Caste, Religion, and Human Conduct very objective. Several of the given thoughts and facts are also fairly out of date at this time. Despite this, it is written with great conviction.

A collection of 3 works by Bhimrao Ambedkar1. Castes in India2. Grammar of Anarchy3. Annihilation of Caste

Dr Ambedkar presents a passionate argument for the existence, evolution and origin of untouchability. The author discusses about the practice of beef eating in great detail. He gives incredibly well researched arguments backed by scriptures. The book is filled with persuasive reasoning followed with concrete evidences.

It is a travesty of history that Ambedkar, whose mortifying critiques of the caste system are routinely cited by 'liberals' to scorn and deride Hinduism, but whose trenchant criticism of Islam, and particularly the history of Muslims in India, has received little critical scrutiny and has been swept under the carpet.Babasaheb Ambedkar's forthrightness and unapologetic voicing of his views were two of his most enduring characteristics. He was unafraid to speak his views, frequently on complicated matters that politicians at the time ignored.