| ID | 130825 |
| Title Proper | Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Buddhist philosophy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yadav, Deepak |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Early Life
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born on I4 April 1891, popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, politician, philosopher. anthropologist, historian and economist. A revivalist for Buddhism in India, he inspired the Modern Buddhist movement. As independent India's first law minister, he was the principal architect of the Constitution of India. Born into a poor Mahar family, Ambedkar campaigned against social discrimination, the Indian caste system. He converted himself to Buddhism and is also credited with providing a spark for the conversion of hundreds of thousands of lower caste members to Buddhism. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1990. Having earned a law degree and doctorates for his study and research in law, "economics and political science from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, Ambedkar gained high reputation as a scholar and practiced law for a few years, later campaigning by publishingjoumals advocating political rights and social freedom for India's untouchables. He is regarded as a Bodhisattva by some Indian Buddhists. though he never claimed it himself. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol.35, No.5; May 2014: p.91-95 |
| Journal Source | World Focus Vol.35, No.5; May 2014: p.91-95 |
| Key Words | Modern Buddhist Movement - MBM ; Buddhist Philosophy ; Dr. B. R. Ambedkar ; Indian jurist ; Indian politician ; Indian philosopher ; Indian anthropologist ; Indian historian ; Indian economist ; Buddhism ; Political Thoughts ; Indian Buddhist ; Morality ; Social Freedom ; Political Rights ; Dalit Revolution ; Social Discrimination |