66 Quotes by B.R. Ambedkar

A just society is that society in which ascending sense of reverence and descending sense of contempt is dissolved into the creation of a compassionate society

To the 'Untouchables', Hinduism is a veritable chamber of horrors.Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (Writings and Speeches, Volume: 9, pg: 296)

The conception of secular state is derived from the liberal democratic tradition of west. No institution which is maintained wholly out of state funds shall be used for the purpose of religious instruction irrespective of the question whether the religious instruction is given by the state or any other body.

Hinduism is not interested in the common man. Hinduism is not interested in Society as a whole. The centre of its interest lies in a class and its philosophy is concerned in sustaining and supporting the rights of that class.

Life should be great rather than long.

It took Gautama four weeks of meditation to obtain enlightenment. He reached final enlightenment in four stages. 4. In the first stage he called forth reason and investigation. His seclusion helped him to attain it easily. 5. In the second stage he added concentration. 6. In the third stage he brought to his aid equanimity and mindfulness. 7. In the fourth and final stage he added purity to equanimity and equanimity to mindfulness.

Religion is for man and not man for religion.

Freedom of mind is the proof of one’s existence.

Learn to live in this world with self-respect.