Indians today are governed by two different ideologies. Their political ideal set in the preamble of the Constitution affirms a life of liberty, equality and fraternity. Their social ideal embodied in their religion denies them.
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My social philosophy may be said to be enshrined in three words: liberty, equality and fraternity. Let no one, however, say that I have borrowed by philosophy from the French Revolution. I have not. My philosophy has roots in religion and not in political science. I have derived them from the teachings of my Master, the Buddha.
Interpretation
What this quote means
B. R. Ambedkar emphasizes that his social philosophy is grounded in spiritual teachings rather than political ideologies.
In this quote, B. R. Ambedkar asserts that his foundational principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity are deeply rooted in the religious teachings of Buddhism rather than derived from the political movements of the French Revolution. He highlights the importance of spiritual enlightenment and ethical considerations over purely political motivations in shaping his social philosophy.
Themes
LibertyEqualityFraternityPhilosophyBuddhismReligionSocial Justice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about social justice movements.
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