Pradeep Ramteke
Editor-in-Chief
“Conversion means making a change!,” Changing the religion of a low ideological mentality trapped in the bonds of caste discrimination under the caste system means going to a religion that connects with the best ideas or taking initiation into a religion that is related to such principles!…
Similarly, to bring about a radical change in one’s life within the best philosophy, one must go to the right and best religion to imbibe the best virtuous thoughts.
A religion in which there is expression, a religion in which there is morality and morality, a religion in which there is brotherhood without any kind of discrimination, a religion in which there is a rational and correct justice system based on equality, a religion in which all ways are open to live the best life according to freedom of expression and religious freedom, a religion in which there is Vipassana based on deep philosophy to achieve self-conquest, a religion in which all kinds of ideological systems are not harmful to any human being (both male and female), such a religion is what right-thinking people want.
And this religion is the true Dhamma of the Tathagata Gautam Buddha! Which is based on the best philosophy. Which true Dhamma fundamentally rejects all the destructive shackles and bonds of slavery and discrimination.
That is why the world-renowned social reformer-world-renowned great scholar-emperor-emperor-bodhisattva, the creator of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, chose the teachings of Tathagata Gautam Buddha to convert him to Buddhism and on 14 October 1956, in the presence of lakhs of followers, he accepted Buddhism through initiation by Venerable Chandramani Mahasthaveer and also initiated the Buddhist religion to lakhs of brothers present in Nagpur.
This day of Vijayadashami is celebrated with great enthusiasm as “Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din”, which is recognized in the world.
Tathagata Gautam Buddha is ranked first in the world as a great philosopher and the best scientist. And Indian citizens should understand that the identity of India is around Tathagata Gautam Buddha.
Along with this, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar or Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (April 14, 1891 – December 6, 1956), was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, philosopher and social reformer.
He inspired the Dalit and Buddhist movements and launched a movement to eliminate social discrimination against the untouchables (Dalits), as well as supported the rights of women and workers.
He was the Labour Minister of British India, the first Law Minister of independent India, the architect of the Indian Constitution, and the reviver of Indian Buddhism.
Due to his contributions in various fields of the country, he is called the ‘architect of modern India’ or ‘Modern India’. Also called ‘Creator’.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar converted to Buddhism on 14 October 1956 in Nagpur along with lakhs of his followers. This event is known as Dhammachakra Pravartan Din and every year lakhs of Buddhists gather in Nagpur on this day.
This day is considered a historic day for the Indian Buddhist movement and since then this day is celebrated as ‘Dhammachakra Pravartan Din’.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had chosen Buddhism as a protest against social discrimination in Hinduism and to accept the Dhamma based on equality.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s social work mainly focused on issues like eliminating caste discrimination in Indian society, eliminating untouchability, gender discrimination and economic inequality, social inequality.
He launched movements for the rights of Dalits (men/women from all Scheduled Castes.), Tribals, OBCs and women, as the architect of the Indian Constitution, gave the right to equality to the society and for the upliftment of the untouchable community. He fought all his life.
He did a great job to eliminate social discrimination against the untouchables (Dalits) and inspired the Dalit and Buddhist movements.
At the same time, he fought an important fight for the advancement of women and the protection of their rights.
He drafted the Indian Constitution, which emphasized equal rights and justice. He also worked for economic inequality and the upliftment of the oppressed.
He revived Indian Buddhism and, inspired by the thoughts of Tathagata Gautam Buddha, encouraged society to bring about revolutionary changes. While doing this work of social change, he actively participated in the preservation of human values and harmony.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar did a great job for the upliftment of Dalits and backward classes, for the rights of women and for the rights of workers.
He worked through writing and agitation to free women from oppressive customs and traditions in society. He represented the backward community and raised his voice for their rights.
As the Union Minister for Power, Minerals and Water Management, he brought about reforms in power generation and water management. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was a great social reformer, jurist, economist and political leader, whose work revolutionized the social and political fabric of India.
On 25 November 1949, a day before the adoption of the Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar strongly argued that India must strive to become not just a political democracy but a social democracy. He stated that social democracy is a way of life that considers freedom, equality and fraternity as the principles of life.
In 1935, he announced his conversion at Yeola near Nashik and later embraced Buddhism.
Even after India gained independence, his main goal was to abolish the caste system from the country. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is an important figure in the Indian freedom struggle. He made a great contribution to the improvement of Indian society and social justice.
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country, which is a written document that determines the structure, functioning, powers and duties of the government, as well as the fundamental rights and duties of citizens.
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country, which is binding on all citizens and institutions. The Constitution makes India a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and represents the hopes, aspirations and values of the people.
At the same time, it provides fundamental rights to the citizens and determines their duties, due to which social justice and equality are followed in the country. The Constitution determines the structure, powers and functioning of the government, which brings harmony in governance.
It is the largest and most comprehensive written constitution in the world, in which all the provisions related to the governance of the country are mentioned together and systematically. The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950 and this day is celebrated as Republic Day.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar renounced Hinduism because he had experienced the terrible effects of the caste system since childhood and his attempts to reform Hinduism had failed.
He embraced Buddhism because this religion teaches freedom, equality and fraternity, as well as being atheistic, scientific and humanistic.
On 14 October 1956, he took initiation into Buddhism along with lakhs of his followers at the Diksha Bhoomi in Nagpur, which is celebrated every year as ‘Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din’.
The country may get freedom from the British, but the country will not be independent until the caste system is abolished from India. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar started raising his voice against the Hindu social structure and asked the Dalit community, which is a part of Hindu society, to abandon Hinduism.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar advocated a social system in which the status of a person depends on his merit and performance and no one is superior or untouchable because of his birth.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s education was of very high quality and extensive. He pursued higher education in economics, law, sociology and many other subjects, for which he studied at Columbia University in America and the London School of Economics in London. He is known as a great jurist, economist, and architect of the Indian Constitution.
He graduated in Political Science and Economics from the University of Mumbai in 1912. During 1913-1916, he studied economics, sociology, and political theory at Columbia University in the United States and obtained an M.A. degree.
During 1917-1923, he studied at the London School of Economics in London. There, he studied economics and law.
In 1927, he submitted a thesis on the topic ‘Descent of the Rupee’ from the London School of Economics and obtained the degree of D.Sc. (Doctor of Science).
On 18 November 1927, he was awarded the degree of D.Sc. This doctorate. At the same time, he obtained the degree of Barrister-at-Law from the ‘Inner London’ institution in 1923.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar knew the importance of education and considered it an essential path for the progress of society. He believed that education instills a sense of duty and rights in a person. He appealed to people to get educated and live with confidence.
