AMBEDKARISM
IN A NUTSHELL
"What is Ambedkarism?"
Ambedkar thinkers have given great and detailed explanations of what
Ambedkarism is. The problem is, many people are looking for brief standardised
explanations and precise definitions.
They have valid reasons. One reason being that, it is much easier for Ambedkarites
to be united if the common purpose is understood by all and the main
foundations of 'Ambedkar Thought' are laid out in a simple, easy to understand
and logical manner. It is best to have "standard answers" to
frequently asked "standard questions".
Following answer is one such attempt to answer the question, "In a nutshell, what is Ambedkarism?"
Any ‘ism’ is simply the philosophy/thought of the person (or group) after whom the philosophy is named.
In a nutshell,
AMBEDKARISM
IS;
a) AT A PERSONAL LEVEL, a human centred way of life, aimed at reduction of suffering in
a selfless (unselfish), rational and ethical manner, free of dogma and superstition.
b) AT A UNIVERSAL LEVEL, a human centred way of life aimed at reduction of suffering and injustice in society with a focus on social justice in a rational and ethical manner, free of dogma and superstition.
The Root
of Ambedkarism
Ambedkarism, the thought/philosophy of Dr B.R Ambedkar stems from his
belief that..
The
ultimate aim of human existence should be the cultivation (and therefore
expansion) of mind, developing the human being, leading to manifestation of
liberty, equality, fraternity and social justice in society.
A Logical
Inference:
In the long run liberty, equality and fraternity; the ideals of
Ambedkarism are impossible in a caste (Jati and Varna) based society. Anything that
hinders the cultivation of mind at the personal level and 'liberty,
equality, fraternity' at the societal level is anti-Ambedkarism. That includes caste (Jati and Varna) identities too.
CONCLUSION:
Thus the primary aim of an AMBEDKARITE, the follower of Ambedkarism,
becomes complete ANNIHILATION OF CASTE (JATI and/or VARNA). This is a two fold procedure.
A) Firstly by annihilating caste from within, shedding one's own jati and Varna identity, becoming totally casteless.
and then,
B) Propagating the same in society encouraging others to annihilate THEIR caste identities.Please read the article, 'Meaning of the word Caste'. https://www.globalambedkarites.co.uk/2021/10/meaning-of-word-caste.html
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