Annihilation of Caste by Ambedkar, B R
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Explore the Revolutionary Thoughts in "Annihilation of Caste" by B.R. Ambedkar – Available in Sri Lanka
Welcome to booxworm.lk, your premier destination for the best books in Sri Lanka. Today, we are excited to introduce "Annihilation of Caste" by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a groundbreaking work that challenges the deep-rooted caste system in India and advocates for social justice and equality.
Why "Annihilation of Caste" is a Must-Read
Revolutionary Ideology
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer and the architect of the Indian Constitution, delivers a powerful critique of the caste system in "Annihilation of Caste." His arguments are bold and uncompromising, calling for the complete eradication of caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy.
Historical Significance
Originally written as a speech for the 1936 annual conference of the Jat-Pat Todak Mandal, Ambedkar's work was never delivered due to its radical content. However, it remains a seminal text in the fight against caste oppression and continues to inspire social movements and reforms across South Asia.
Ethical and Social Insights
Ambedkar's insights into the ethical and social implications of the caste system are profound and thought-provoking. He advocates for the upliftment of marginalized communities and the establishment of a society based on liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Memorable Quotes from "Annihilation of Caste"
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"Caste is a notion; it is a state of the mind."
- Translation (Sinhala): "වර්ණාශ්රමය සංකල්පයක්ම යි; එය මනසේ තත්වයක් යි."
- Translation (Tamil): "சாதி என்பது ஒரு கருத்து; அது மனதின் நிலை."
- "The religion which discriminates between two classes of its adherents is not religion, but a negation of religion."
- "The outcaste is a by-product of the caste system. There will be outcastes as long as there are castes."
- "You cannot build anything on the foundation of caste. You cannot build up a nation, you cannot build up a morality."
- "The path of social reform, like the path to heaven, at any rate in India, is strewn with many difficulties."
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Title: Annihilation of Caste
Author: B.R. Ambedkar
ISBN: 9780143039884
Publisher: Navayana Publishing
Published Year: 1936 (original)
Number of Pages: 416
Binding: Paperback