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Why Dr Babasaheb R Ambedkar accept Buddhism ? rather than Hinduism for what purpose?


Metallurgy Gamer 11th Nov, 2020
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sapanapatil4561 11th Nov, 2020

  • On October 14, 1956, the leader   Babasaheb Ambedkar adopted Buddhism, along with lakhs of his followers in a simple, traditional ceremony at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur.
  • Declaring that he was born a Hindu, but would not die as one, at a small conference held in Yeola, Nashik, Ambedkar had already quit Hinduism in 1935. Highlighting reasons for the decision, the leader told his followers, So long as we remain in a religion, which teaches a man to treat another man like a leper, the sense of discrimination on account of caste, which is deeply rooted in our minds, can not go. For annihilating caste and untouchables, change of religion is the only antidote.
  • Ultimately, his decision was based on the firm conviction that conversion to Buddhism could really improve the social status of the countrys most oppressed classes, and give them a life of dignity and equality.
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11th Nov, 2020
Thank You patil tai.
But why people hates Dr B R Ambedkar?
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