B. R Ambedkar
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Though I was born a Hindu, I solemnly assure you that I will not die as a Hindu.-Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Having made this statement-Dr. Ambedkar gave this speech Mukti Kon Pathe (What Path to Salvation) in Marathi to his community to impress upon them the need to convert, if they were to break free from the shackles of Untouchability.
This audiobook presents that speech along with a preface that will help the modern day audience get the most out of the...
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The Untouchables: who were they and why they became Untouchables
In this book Dr. Ambedkar presents his conclusions that are the result of such historical research as he has been able to make.
It contains the novel thesis that comprises the following propositions and his explanation of the same and evidence as to how he arrived at them:
(1) There is no racial difference between the Hindus and the Untouchables
(2) The distinction between the Hindus...
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The most famous speech that was never delivered - ANNIHILATION OF CASTE - by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
Along with his paper, Castes in India: their mechanism, genesis and development!
Combined to form one cohesive audiobook, the way Babasaheb envisioned it.
Acknowledgements:
Rahul Borde for his rendition of Sanskrit Verses that can be heard towards the end of Annihilation of Caste
Audio Engineer: Kevin Cleland
Studio: LA Digital Recording
Finally,...
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Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was one of the most remarkable figures in the 20th century. Born an Untouchable - the lowest element of Indian society deemed to be outside the caste system, and literally 'untouchable' - he rose from abject village poverty to become the architect of the new Constitution of India following its independence from Britain in 1947.
A combination of exceptional talent, hard work and determination, vision and luck took him to...