Dr. B. R. Ambedkar And Mass Conversion To Buddhism

Abstract

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was a renowned national leader who made an extraordinary contribution to the creation of India's constitution. Dr. Ambedkar was religious, but he despised hypocrisy in the name of religion. When we read about his beliefs regarding caste and religion, we discovered that he believes that the major goal of religion is to uplift individuals and maintain equality and fellowship among people. Religion, to him, was morality, and it should influence each individual's characters, behaviors, reactions, loves and dislikes. He witnessed the bitterness of the Hindu caste system and denounced it. Ambedkar has consistently held the opinion that Hindus observe Caste not because they are inhuman or foolish. Hindus are quite religious, thus they follow caste. People's observations on caste are valid. His opinion is that their religion, which has fostered this Caste-based mindset, is to blame. If this is true, then it is clear that the adversary you must battle is not those who practice caste but rather the Shastras that instruct them in doing so. He rejected Hinduism in favor of Buddhism as a religious answer to the untouchables' issues. Dr. Ambedkar opposed Islam, Sikhism, and Christianity in favor of Buddhism for two reasons. For starters, Buddhism has Indian roots, and it is a religion of ethics, morals, and study, with no place for the caste system. Dr.Ambedkar established 22 vows for anyone seeking to convert to Buddhism. Dr. Ambedkar accepted Buddhism with his supporters numbering more than five lakhs on October 14, 1956. He brought about a significant revolution in the lives of India's oppressed, suppressed, and depressed classes.