Dr. B.R. Ambedkar didn’t just convert to Buddhism — he redefined it. In this video, Devdutt Pattanaik explores how Ambedkar created Navayana Buddhism, a powerful reinterpretation that moved away from traditional ideas like karma, rebirth, and nirvana, and instead focused on equality, dignity, and social justice. Why did Ambedkar choose Buddhism? Was it a spiritual decision — or a strategic response to caste hierarchy in India? This vlog breaks down: The difference between traditional Buddhism vs Ambedkar’s Buddhism How religion can become a tool for social reform The political and cultural impact of Ambedkar’s decision A thought-provoking take on history, mythology, and modern India. 00:00 - Ambedkar’s Buddhist Masterstroke 03:05 - Gandhi, Ahimsa & Religion as Power 05:31 - Navayana Buddhism Explained 09:19 - Buddhism Against Caste Hierarchy 12:39 - Rebirth, Gender & Buddhist Contradictions 14:20 - How Buddha Was Rediscovered in India 18:15 - Ambedkar Takes Back Buddhism #Ambedkar #Buddhism #Navayana #IndianHistory #SocialJustice #CasteSystem #DevduttPattanaik #Mythology #Equality #IndianSociety
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It's a very good decision by Ambedkar to adopt Buddhism . He was really a wise man
Babasaheb Dr.B. R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism for dignity, equality, and self-respect. He chose the path of Buddha because it rejected caste discrimination and supported justice, compassion, and humanity. He wanted a society where no person would suffer humiliation because of birth. Babasaheb not only worked for oppressed communities, but also did great work for women of every caste and religion. He supported women’s rights, education, equality, inheritance, and freedom. His reforms helped improve the position of women in Indian society. Reservation was introduced to give opportunities to those who were denied education, jobs, and representation for generations. Because of this, many people moved forward and uplifted their families. Inequality created over centuries cannot be removed in a few years. We should ask ourselves honestly: Is it right to disrespect anyone because of caste or gender? The answer is no. Real progress is possible only when every human being gets equal respect and dignity.
Baba Saheb contribution to Buddhism in 20th century is no less than Dharma Ashokas contribution in 300 BC . We traditional Buddhist are highly indebted to Baba Saheb for resurgence of Dharma in it's original homeland after 1000 years .
Mahars Of Maharatta (Now Maharashtra) were almost all Buddhist for a long time, Dr Ambedkar revived and reclaimed the lost legacy of Mahars of Maharatta.
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Buddhism is among the best social philosophy produced by India. No imagination, no over the top claims, no false promises, no blind following. It's a task driven religion. You want to get rid of troubles then work on yourself instead of praying. Buddha was a greatest philosophers india ever produced
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar rejected inhumanity and embraced humanity. As simple as that
Vishwa Ratna Bodhisatva Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar is a prophetic figure, greatest intellectual and everything for crores of Indians and Indian females, India would have become slave to any other power after independence without the guidance of Dr. Ambedkar.
Dr Ambedkar had stayed in Yami house of late Dharma Ratna Yami of Kathmandu two months before his death. He has written in one of his books about his stay in Yami house.
Very Good analysis sir, so the Buddhist world calls Ambedkar as "BODHISATTVA"
Evidently, Baba Saheb was and always knew that he, Baba Saheb, was always a native AASI, Indus Legacy, Buddhist and s follower of Buddhism. He knew that he belonged to a splendid past and a real live Buddhist philosophy and that his present circumstances were a temporary Phase and had to pass. Baba Saheb believed his future lay in his past true glorious Buddhism and so he moved alone to that infinite Wisdom and door to endless Knowledge. Namo Buddhay Jai Bhim.
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Am young Ambedkarite Buddhist and Mr Pattanaik gave very interesting point of view in this video.. Most of the points are agreeable but his point on women in buddhism was quite a harsh take. I feel, compared to any contemporary religion, women enjoy well dignified, modest role in Buddhism and Buddhist history.
Hello Sir, can you please also create the videos in Hindi like earlier. Or maybe leverage uploading videos with other Language Audio tracks? My parents love your videos, so a request from them❤
'Riddles in Hinduism' is the book to study Hindu mythology and its origin.
buddhism is not mythology
देवदत्त जी भारत में सिर्फ दलित ही नहीं मांसाहार करते बहुत से राज्यों में ब्राह्मण भी करते हैं और बहुत से हिन्दू मंदिरों में तो पशु बलि देके प्रसाद में मांस दिया जाता है फिर मांसाहार के नाम पे सिर्फ दलितों का नाम क्यों लिया जाता है?
1:54 Not because of money, he was spending more and more time in the library because he wanted to use his each second to study deeply as he had to complete his work before usual period so that he can take up another study task.
The Light That Shines Through the Universe नमो बुद्धाय जय सम्राट असोक जय भीम
Ahimsa in Buddhism is non-violence. Nothing else like die by fasting.