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Traditionalists are people who prioritize preserving cultural norms, customs, and long-standing traditions. They often emphasize stability, heritage, and continuity in society. This tag covers beliefs, cultural perspectives, generational differences, and debates between tradition and modernity.
What was Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's opinion on the Gita? Did he comment on it when he criticized Manusmriti?
Yeah, Ambedkar didnβt hold back. While Manusmriti got the bulk of his fire for being openly oppressive, he also critiqued the Bhagavad Gita. He felt like it tried to dress up the same caste system in spiritual language β making it look noble or dharmic, when it still promoted inequality. EspeciallyRead more
Yeah, Ambedkar didnβt hold back. While Manusmriti got the bulk of his fire for being openly oppressive, he also critiqued the Bhagavad Gita. He felt like it tried to dress up the same caste system in spiritual language β making it look noble or dharmic, when it still promoted inequality. Especially in his debates with traditionalists and during the Annihilation of Caste speech, he made it clear that even the Gita wasnβt off the hook in his view.
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