Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Writing and Speeches Vol 17 Part III

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Writing and Speeches Vol 17 Part III

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and his Egalitarian Revolution – Speeches. Events starting from 1^st January   to 20^th November 1956 in the chronological order are compiled in this volume.

1. Great Fight
2. The Value of a Man is Axiomatic, Self-Evident
3. We are a Warrior Clan
4. Send Right Type of men to Legislature
5. people Cemented by feeling of One Country, One Constitution, and One Destiny, take the risk of Being independent
6. Secure Constitutional Safeguards and Guarantees
7. Agitate much more, Organise Better than at Present
8. ……otherwise Advanced Hindu castes would remain in power and rule the minorities.
9. Power an prestige will come to you through struggle
10. Future Generations of Hindus will appreciate my service
11. Keep before your eyes the struggle of Gautama Buddha and Ramanuja
12. Untouchables must have political power
13. I would not Budge an inch from my righteous cause
14. Political reform must precede social reform
15. Care more for material good than for spiritual food
16. Act and utilize the power coming into your Hands
17. Abandon the thought of Slavery
18. Do not believe in fate, believe in your strength
19. they alone rise who strive
20. Do not depend upon god or superman
21. I will wrest as much power for the country as possible
22. Find men who will promote your interests
23. Unfortunately I was born a Hindu untouchable but I will not die a Hindu.
24. My ability and eminence were the fruit of my patient labour and intellect
25. Go anywhere, we have to fight for our welfare
26. Decided to renounce Hinduism
27. I cannot sacrifice my conscience for success
28. Conversion is necessary for your Emancipation and Advancement
29. What way emancipation?
30. …….there will be no distinction between the Mahars and the Mangs.
31. You must give up your disgraceful profession.
32. Do not become a victim to any conspiracy.
33. We cannot allow our grievances to continue
34. There are no depressed class ministers
35. Do not worship God in Hindu religion.
36. Communist exploited the labourers.
37. Be on the guard against exploiters
38. Self-respect and self-help movement has nothing to lose but everything to gain
39. Christians lagged behind politically
40. Work for uplift of untouchables
41. Democracy must give Respectful hearing to all who are worth listening to
42. Peasants and worker should think over the causes of their poverty.
43. Guard the interests of the depressed classes.
44. Trade union must enter politics to protect their interests
45. Educated man without character and Humanity is more dangerous than a beast
46. Untouchables have to strive themselves
47. Lead decent life
48. Government did not care depressed classes
49. Need for united political organization to fight common opponent foreign imperialism
50. Send grievances to me
51. Be men of sterling character
52. What is the goal of India’s political evolution?
53. Gandhi prepared to accept federation in whatever form
54. Save your children from harrowing life
55. I worked for benefit of whole community not for a particular section
56. Taxes must be utilized for farmers
57. Mahar Watan is heartless exploitation
58. Government has done nothing for depressed classes
59. Hindus responsible for sin of untouchability
60. Regain past position in Army
61. Safeguards under Government of India Act and Poona Act are inadequate
62. Hindu society must organize on modern lines breaking down its Age-long framework
63. Gandhi’s efforts are inadequate
64. Without strenuous efforts our social position might get even worse
65. You have not realised what tremendous power you have
66. Watandari, a curse to Mahars
67. Remarkable change under gone….
68. Educated persons should join Military
69. I shall lay down my life in Defence of our land
70. Your salvation must lie in your own hands
71. The doors of my house would always remain open to friends
72. Struggle of lowest Strata of society is bound to help all sections of working class
73. If the Bottom-most Stone is shifted those above are to be shaken
74. If Democracy dies it will be our Doom
75. Educate, Agitate, Organize, Have faith and lose no hope
76. Progress for the community is measured by progress of women
77. I make distinction between Ahimsa and Meekness
78. I will stand by you
79. I yield to none in my desire for the freedom of this country
80. I want the reins of Government in your hands
81. Present disorders Harming only Indians
82. Non-Brahmin party should rebuild itself
83. Join Army, Navy and Air Forces
84. Gandhi and Jinnah should retire
85. Poverty will not be tolerated in post-war period
86. Swaraj could be in hands of Labour
87. Qualify for enjoying the rights
88. Scheduled caste must Discard Hinduism
89. “Now or Never” is the question before scheduled castes
90. Depressed classes are not a part of Hindu community
91. I am no opponent of Nationalism But…….
92. Unity is of Supreme Importance
93. I was far ahead of…… Patriots of India
94. Indian History is nothing but struggle between Buddhism and Brahmanism
95. Gandhi was contented with provincial Autonomy
96. We are the makers of the Destiny of this country
97. Students should see that Degree carries positive knowledge
98. Lay the foundation for a Regime of prosperity for the poverty-stricken millions of the country
99. News paper in a modern Democratic system is Fundamental basis of good Government
100. Scheduled castes must organize
101. There should be statutory  Commission for Aboriginal Tribes
102. No Dispute over India’s goal of freedom
103. Make deliberate attempt to make man politically conscious
104. Action by Government in August 1942 was justifiable
105. Gandhiji declined
106. Scheduled Castes demands be referred to an impartial International Tribunal
107. Depressed Classes neglected
108. The Scheduled Castes had been left where they were
109. I have Loyalty to our people also to this country
110. The minority must always be won over, it must never be dictated to
111. Art of public speaking could be developed
112. Because of Divine law of Manu or Yajnavalkya, Hindu society was never able to repair itself
113. Organise under one leader, one party, one programme
114. Progress of a community always depends upon Education
115. The Hindu code was a right step towards a civil code
116. We should ensure that India is not enslaved again
117. Maharashtrians are more sincere, more duty conscious to the nation
118. Religion no longer be inherited but be examined Rationally by everybody
119. Non-Believers should be converted to the Eight-Fold Path
120. Buddhism paved way for Democracy and Socialistic pattern of society
121. I shall devote rest of my life to the revival and spread of Buddhism
122. The Bill was aimed at the Social advancement of Women
123. The Scheduled Castes should give up political Aloofness
124. I am like a rock which does not melt but turns the course of rivers
125. Failure of parliamentary Democracy will result in Rebellion, Anarchy and Communism
126. If our true representatives are not elected, independence will be a farce
127. Poor people must unite separately to achieve their purpose
128. …….Let us save our Kith and Kin
129. Why I did not resign earlier?
130. Federation will not give up its Separate political Entity
131. The Hindu Code bill would improve condition of women
132. It is bad for people to remain idle and indifferent
133. Purity of Administration is necessary for Welfare of the people
134. Alliance to Appose
135. I always have the interest of the country at heart
136. All my attention is concentrated on Building of Hall for federation
137. Recognise University Education to meet the Requirements of the Modern World
138. Conditions precedent for the successful working of Democracy
139. Knowledge is the Foundation of Man’s life
140. Women leaders are not interested in the Social Progress of Women
141. ……. I shall take Stern measures
142. Osmania University Honoured Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
143. If Buddhist Gospel is not adopted History of conflict in Europe, will repeat in Asia
144. …….the so called Upper classes will be wiped out of Existence
145. Unless Casteless and Classless Society is created, there will be no Progress in India
146. Don’t get misled by Criticism
147. Politics is not the Be-All and End-All of the Nation’s Life
148. We will carry on All India Land Satyagraha even against Central Government
149. It is the criminal to collect Money in the name of Religion and waste it
150. My Philosophy of life
151. I am a devotee of Gautam Buddha, Kabir, Mahatma Phule and Worshipper of Learning, Self-Respect and Character
152. Buddhist movement in India : A Blue Print
153. Pandurang was none other than Buddha
154. There is difference between the Ahimsa Preached by Buddhism and Jainism
155. Why I like Buddhism
156. The Tide of Buddhism would never Recede in India
157. Prospect of Democracy in India
158. The Buddha Dhamma will be the saviour of the world
159. Buddha or Karl Marx
160. Appendix I : Gandhiji’s article on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s proclamation of conversion
161. Appendix II : Constitution of the Samata Sainik Dal
162. Appendix II :  An Out spoken Utterance