Many have given great explanations of Ambedkarism. My short conclusion is laid out as follows:
Any ‘ism’ is simply the philosophy/thought of the person (or an organised group) after whom the philosophy is named.
In a nutshell, Ambedkarism is;
- a) At a personal level, a human centred way of life, aimed at reduction of suffering in a selfless (unselfish) and ethical manner.
- b) At a societal level, a human centred way of life, aimed at reduction of suffering with a focus on social justice.
Ambedkarism, the thought/philosophy of Dr B.R Ambedkar stems from his belief that the ultimate aim of human existence should be the cultivation (and therefore expansion) of mind, developing the human being, leading to manifestation of liberty, equality, fraternity (LEF) and social justice.
In the long run, LEF, the ideals of Ambedkarism is impossible in a Jati (caste) based society. Anything that hinders the cultivation of mind at the personal level and LEF at the societal level is anti-Ambedkarism. Thus the primary aim of an Ambedkarite, the followers of Ambedkarism, becomes ANNIHILATION OF CASTE (Not unity/fraternity amongst different castes).
Editors Note – This Article was appeared first on QUORA written by Shekhar Bodhakar a anti caste activist.