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Dr B R Ambedkar - more than just the representative of oppressed classes

 Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, popularly known as Baba Saheb, was the first law minister of India and the head of the Drafting Committee which prepared the Constitution of India. A social worker with an expertise in the subjects of Anthropology, Economics and Political Science, he is widely regarded as a great representative of oppressed classes, but it would be an understatement as his contribution was not just limited to a particular section of the society.  Baba Saheb was born in 1891 to a Dalit family. His father was a Subedar in the British Army, so he got the privilege to have an access to education that was very rare in his community. In fact, he was the first person from his community to qualify for 5th class. However, his journey was not an easy one. He faced severe discrimination from his classmates and the school authority. He has stated in his autobiography that he used to sit on a mat at the back side of the class, where the shoes of other students were kept. There ...

The Unknown is God

My perspective on the concept of God is often considered controversial. In my view, there is no entity akin to God or supernatural forces in the universe. I find no evidence supporting the existence of a divine being. Even the narratives about God that have been passed down to us exhibit various loopholes. Taking Christianity as an example, the belief that humans originated from Adam and Eve conflicts with the scientifically-backed theory of evolution. Similarly, in Hindu mythology, it is asserted that the Sun god travels on his chariot, bestowing sunlight upon us. However, our exploration and study of the solar system confirm that the Sun is merely a star composed of hydrogen and helium. Enlightened figures like Buddha, Mahavir Swami, and Guru Nanak have rejected the concepts of polytheism and idol worship, advocating a shift from dharma to karma. Unfortunately, opposite to their teachings, people started to worship statues and portraits of these enlightened beings. Those who believe ...