Annihilation of Caste | Castes In India Combo Set

Annihilation of Caste | Castes In India Combo Set

₹250

152 Pages
AUTHOR :- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
ISBN :- 978-9352207473

“Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, in his thought-provoking quote, emphasizes the essence of a just society where reverence and contempt are replaced by compassion. His remarkable work,
“”Annihilation of Caste,”” serves as a strong condemnation of the Indian social structure, particularly the deplorable treatment of the lowest caste as untouchables.

Although forbidden to deliver this impactful lecture due to its contentious nature, Ambedkar took the courageous step of self-publishing “”Annihilation of Caste,”” which immediately stirred up a storm of controversy.
In direct opposition to the Brahmanical caste system and Hinduism, the book advocates for a society that provides equal opportunities for all individuals.

In addition, this significant volume highlights Ambedkar’s perspectives on caste, as opposed to Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of “”Harijans,”” sparking a dynamic debate between these influential figures.
By examining this debate, the book offers valuable insights into the pervasive issue of caste in Indian society.

“Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated.
We must realise that our people have yet to learn it. Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic.”

― Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

“In ‘Castes in India’ Ambedkar provides a pioneering analysis of the origin and development of caste in India.
The chapter begins by defining what caste is and explaining its origins from Ambedkar’s perspective, as well as examining the role caste plays in the oppression of women. Ambedkar’s causal explanation of women’s oppression marks a departure from other significant political works of the time, including Gandhi’s, which largely neglect the oppression of women as a critical form of social inequality. Ambedkar’s ‘Castes in India’ serves as a vital corrective to the traditional canon in political philosophy due to the valuable insights it offers.

Dr. Ambedkar’s study of the caste problem involves :
(1) in spite of the composite make-up of the Hindu population, there is a deep cultural unity;
(2) caste is a parcelling into bits of a larger cultural unit;
(3) there was one caste to start with and
(4) classes have become castes through imitation and excommunication.”

About Author	Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India from the Constituent Assembly debates, served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru, and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement after renouncing Hinduism. After graduating from Elphinstone College, University of Bombay, Ambedkar studied economics at Columbia University and the London School of Economics, receiving doctorates in 1927 and 1923, respectively, and was among a handful of Indian students to have done so at either institution in the 1920s. He also trained in the law at Gray's Inn, London. In his early career, he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities; he became involved in campaigning and negotiations for partition, publishing journals, advocating political rights and social freedom for Dalits, and contributing to the establishment of the state of India. In 1956, he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits. In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred on Ambedkar. The salutation Jai Bhim (lit. "Hail Bhim") used by followers honours him. He is also referred to by the nickname Babasaheb, meaning "Respected Father".

About Author

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India from the Constituent Assembly debates, served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru, and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement after renouncing Hinduism.
After graduating from Elphinstone College, University of Bombay, Ambedkar studied economics at Columbia University and the London School of Economics, receiving doctorates in 1927 and 1923, respectively, and was among a handful of Indian students to have done so at either institution in the 1920s. He also trained in the law at Gray's Inn, London. In his early career, he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities; he became involved in campaigning and negotiations for partition, publishing journals, advocating political rights and social freedom for Dalits, and contributing to the establishment of the state of India. In 1956, he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits.
In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred on Ambedkar. The salutation Jai Bhim (lit. "Hail Bhim") used by followers honours him. He is also referred to by the nickname Babasaheb, meaning "Respected Father".