Mahaparinirvan Diwas: December 6 is observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the death anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, also known as B.R. Ambedkar. The year marks the 70th death anniversary of Ambedkar.
Dr. Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a lifelong fighter for justice, equality, and the upliftment of marginalised communities. His teachings, values, and powerful words continue to inspire millions.
Many schools share his thoughts during students’ lessons on education and equality.
Why Mahaparinirvan Diwas Is Important
Dr. Ambedkar dedicated his life to building a society based on fairness, justice, and equal rights. He worked tirelessly to remove discrimination and empower those who were treated unfairly.
His quotes remind us to work hard, believe in ourselves, and stand up for equality in everyday life.
Top 20 Quotes By Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
“I want all people to be Indians first, Indian last, and nothing else but Indians.”
“Law and order are the medicine of the body politic, and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.”
“Caste is a notion; it is a state of the mind.”
“Equality may be a fiction, but one must accept it as a governing principle.”
“Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living.”
“There is no equality in Hinduism. That is why I converted to Buddhism.”
“Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering.”
“I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality, and fraternity.”
“Life should be great rather than long.”
“A person and their mind can never be enslaved when they are determined.”
“They cannot make history who forget history.”
“If I find the Constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.”
“Democracy is not a form of government, but a form of social organisation.”
“The relationship between man and man is not governed by brute force. It is governed by law.”
“A nation can progress only when women are given equal rights and opportunities.”
“Lost rights are never regained by begging. They are regained by relentless struggle.”
“Where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics.”
“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
“Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.”
“We must stand on our own legs and fight as best as we can for our rights.”
