“Chaturvarnya” would be the most vicious system for the Shudras – Ambedkar
Assuming that Chaturvarnya is practicable, I contend that it is the most vicious system. That the Brahmins should...
“Chaturvarnya” would face impossible difficulties in practice – Ambedkar
To me this Chaturvarnya with its old labels is utterly repellent, and my whole being rebels against it....
A Reply to Mahatma Gandhi by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Annihilation of Caste is an undelivered speech written in 1936 by B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian who fought...
The Arya Samajists’ “Chaturvarnya” retains the old bad caste labels – Ambedkar
But there is a set of reformers who hold out a different ideal. They go by the name...
My ideal: a society based on Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity – Ambedkar
I would not be surprized if some of you have grown weary listening to this tiresome tale of...
Caste destroys public spirit, public opinion, and public charity – Ambedkar
The effect of caste on the ethics of the Hindus is simply deplorable. Caste has killed public spirit....
Caste is a powerful weapon for preventing all reform – Ambedkar
The assertion by the individual of his own opinions and beliefs, his own independence and interest—as over against...
Caste deprives Hindus of mutual help, trust, and fellow-feeling – Ambedkar
The reasons which have made Shudhi impossible for Hindus are also responsible for making Sanghatan impossible. The idea...
Caste prevents Hinduism from being a missionary religion – Ambedkar
Whether the Hindu religion was or was not a missionary religion has been a controversial issue. Some hold...
The higher castes have conspired to keep the lower castes down – Ambedkar
Not only has the Hindu made no effort for the humanitarian cause of civilizing the savages, but the...