Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a scholar, a social reformer and a celebrated leader who dedicated his life to eradicating social inequality in India. He was a well known statesman who fought for the oppressed and was the face of Dalits. He was independent India's first law and justice minister, and a major architect of the Constitution of India.
Born on 14th April 1891, his reforms are echoed across the country in the form of ‘Ambedkar Jayanti‘. In order to mark this day let us remember him for his empowering words.
Here are 10 inspiring quotes & wishes to share on Babasaheb Ambedkar's birth anniversary:
1. “They cannot make history who forget history”. Best wishes on this day of Ambedkar Jayanti.
2. “Be Educated, Be Organised and Be Agitated” Jai Bhim!
3. “Life should be great rather than long.” Happy Ambedkar Jayanti to all.
4. “Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence”.
5. “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
6. “If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help”.
7. “We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights. So carry on your agitation and organize your forces. Power and prestige will come to you through struggle”. Happy Ambedkar Jayanti, let's remember our leader on this special day.
8 “Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules. The moment it degenerates into rules, it ceases to be a religion, as it kills responsibility which is an essence of the true religious act.”
9. “Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die.”
10. “A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.” May Babasaheb Ambedkar's teachings guide us; best wishes on his birth anniversary.
