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Baldev Raj Bhardwaj

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“Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die.” – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Need to strengthen Ambedkar`s movement in Punjab  Baldev Raj Bhardwaj Dr. Ambedkar launched Social Movements   Dr. Ambedkar started social movements first in order to uplift the Dalits in India then later political. In 1927 Dr Ambedkar launched Mahad Satyagraha  to allow the Untouchables to use  water in a public tank. In the same year he launched temple entry movement. Such social movements established the credentials of Dr Ambedkar in the Dalit society. Dr. Ambedkar wanted Dalits to gain social and economic advancement. After that he wanted that Dalits should capture political power and rule the country. This was what Dr. Ambedkar`s dreams were. Dr. Ambedkar`s visit to Punjab In 1951 Baba Sahib Dr. B. R. Ambedkar visited  Jalandhar, Punjab and delivered speech to lahs of people at Bootan Mandi , the same land was purchased by respected L.R. Balley with the cooperation of his fellow companions and raised  Ambedkar Bhawan on it . After that, the Ambedkar movement got impetus by fearless, staunch Ambedkarite and Buddhist respected L.R.Balley, former editor of Bheem Patrika and publisher who spread the message of Baba Sahib Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Punjab by writing and publishing books in Punjabi on and by Dr. Ambedkar. Balley sahib took up this challenge despite several social, economic and political hardships and hurdles. At that time the people of Punjab were not very much aware of the name of Dr. Ambedkar but Balley`s books kindle the minds of the people of Punjab with the social, economic and political ideology of  Dr. Ambedkar. With his hard work throughout his life time, now in Punjab there are many Buddha Vihara and Ambedkar Bhawan from where the message of Dr. Ambedkar is being spread by Ambedakrites and Buddhists. The birth of thousands of Ambedkar organizations and registered societies further carry forward the message of Dr. Ambedkar from village to village signifies the importance of Ambedkarism and Buddhism .  The erection of Dr. Ambedkar statues in most of the districts prominent chowks symbolizes Ambedkar’s thoughts and philosophy.  Gone were the days when a Buddhists monk refuses to come to Punjab due to personal inhibitions, now many highly qualified Buddhist monks are coming to Punjab and helping in establishing Buddha Viharas. This shows that the movement of Buddhism is spreading very fast in Punjab. Need to do more The Ambedkarite and Buddhist organizations and societies are doing wonderful job to spread the message of Dr. Ambedkar. At present this noble work can be accelerated further if the leadership of political parties focus little more sincerely and honestly to assist Ambedkarites and Buddhists organizations without their political and vested interests. Over the years, Punjab witnesses the mushrooming of Dalit political parties so the leadership. The majority of Dalit leadership particularly in Punjab try to follow what Dr Ambedkar said,  “Political power is the master key by which you can open all the doors of progress”. Baldev Raj Bhardwaj But they do not take notice of social advancement of the Dalits in Punjab. Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar said, “the political revoultions have always been preceded by social and religious revolutions (Dr. Ambedkar: Writings and Speeches ,Vol.1; p.44) The majority of the Dalit leaders in Punjab irrespective of their affiliation to a political party hardly devote time to strengthen the movement of Dr. Ambedkar in Punjab. Their own political interests hamper the progress of the Dalit movement. Not only this but also, some of the Dalit leaders try to create a wall between different Dalit groups. The end result is neither they can achieve political power nor they can spread the message of Dr. Ambedkar. If they really want to see Buddhism in Punjab to flourish, they should first work for the social upliftment of the Dalits. The followers of Dr Ambedkar should first uplift Dalits in Punjab socially.  Once the Dalits become Buddhists as embraced by Dr. Ambedkar, they would enhance their social capital. This is what Dalit leadership in Punjab should invest their time and energy to elevate social capital of Dalits.  By enhancing social capital, the Dalits of Punjab would understand interpersonal relations, shared understanding, shared norms, shared values, trust, cooperation and reciprocity.  Once we achieve social capital, we can comfortably achieve our political goals. Therefore, the Dalit leadership in Punjab, first and foremost, connect to the Dalits at societal level and avoid treating them simply a vote bank. With sudden departure of Balley sahib from this world, the majority of the Dalits in Punjab feel themselves orphans. We need to prepare thousands of Balley sahib who can take forward the caravan of Dr. Ambedkar. The mushrooming of Buddha Vihara in several districts of Punjab indicate that the Dalits of Punjab now understand very well that without Buddhism, they cannot uproot the cancer of the caste system. Punjab can become a Buddhist state if the Dalit political leadership truthfully participate in advancement of Dr. Ambedkar movement in Punjab. They can play a significant role in restoring the glory of Buddhism in Punjab. *B.R. Bhardwaj is a retired senior officer from Bank of India. He is a staunch Ambedkarite,  Buddhist and trustee of Dr. Ambedkar Bhawan, Jalandhar. He is a social activist. 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November 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Baldev Raj Bhardwaj
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Harbans Lal Virdee

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“Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die.” – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Balley Saheb in the United Kingdom  Harbans Lal Virdee         Sadly, our respected leader Lahori Ram Balley expired on 06.07.2023 at his residence, Abadpura, Jalandhar. His departure from the world has left all Ambedkarites and Buddhists orphans. I could not attend funeral as I was in London during those days. I used to hear Balley Saheb name from our parents before I settled in the United Kingdom as a permanent citizen. Since my childhood, I found that Balley Saheb dedicated his whole life for spreading the message of Dr. Ambedkar whom he met several times when he was in Delhi. Balley Saheb also met Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar with KC Sulekh. Balley Saheb was born in Nawanshahr now district in Punjab on 20 July,1930. He left three daughters- Shakuntla Nagar , Sunita Bhardwaj and Sujata Sallan and two sons Dr Rahul Kumar Balley and Anand Kumar Balley. His wife Mrs Ajit Kaur Balley died on 16 March,2014. She was a pious lady who stood by Balley Saheb like a shadow. Whenever I used to come to India, I visited Balley Saheb to discuss several important issues, she was the one who took care of all guests – food and lodging. Balley Saheb was busy in publishing Bheem Patrika and books. Balley Saheb knew Urdu, English, Punjabi, Hindi and Persian. I always found that Balley Saheb office in city and later in Ambedkar Bhawan was always full with people; workers, leaders and followers. Balley Saheb was shining like a star. I witnessed people from far off villages used to come to Balley Saheb to seek advice and suggestions. Balley Saheb was a fearless, staunch, dedicated and honest Ambedkarite who asked for financial assistance to publish books by Dr Ambedkar or on Dr Ambedkar. Balley Saheb is the first Ambedkarite in Punjab who started publishing pamphlets and books on Dr. Ambedkar. The pamphlets price is just Rs.2/- at that time. One day I asked Balley Saheb how you manage publication at such low price, his reply was that, Baba Saheb mission is my whole life. He further said, “my mission is to spread the name of Dr. Ambedkar among the SCs/STs who are doing labour jobs and cannot afford high price, this lower price for them so that they can read baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar literature.” This is how Balley Saheb carried forward Baba Saheb mission from village to village in Punjab and other states of India. I meet thousands of people when I come to in India, I found leaders keep pamphlets written by Balley Saheb in their hands to deliver lecture. His pamphlets and books are full of knowledge and references. Balley Saheb published books like Annihilation of Caste , Rangila Gandhi, Hinduism Dharam Ja Kalank. The opponents from various Hindu groups filed court cases against Balley Saheb and harassed him. Balley Saheb was a great, fearless leader and author, he won all the court cases. Balley Saheb published books in several languages to spread the message of Dr. Ambedkar. At the age of 14, I moved to United Kingdom and settled permanently. At that time, I was young. I heard Balley Saheb name and came to know Balley Saheb was visiting the United Kingdom and delivering lecture at various places. In 1967 Balley Saheb came first time to the United Kingdom on the invitation of Republican Group of Britain. The sponsorship for obtaining UK visa was sent by Khushi Ram Pardesi. Balley Saheb stayed most of the time at his house. Parabdyal from Bootan Mandi( District Jalandhar) was also living in neighborhoood who later shifted to Hounslow. Ravi Dutt Shinmar was the President of Guru Ravi Dass Welfare Association, Wolverhampton. He was also a trustee of Dr. Ambedkar Bhawan Jalandhar. In Birmingham and Wolverhampton, Bishan Das Bains and his brothers made sincere efforts to spread the message of Dr. Ambedkar in the United Kingdom. In 1967, Balley Saheb stayed three months in the United Kingdom, every day , in the evening we all used to have a meeting with Ambedkarites and Buddhists either at someone house or in the club. The result of these meetings that Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Committee, Wolverhampton came into existence, the purpose of which was to support organizations and societies in India and establish Buddha Vihara in several parts of the United Kingdom like Bradford, Southall, Birmingham. Balley Saheb kindled fire of Ambedkarism among Dalits residing in the United Kingdom by his fiery speeches. Some of the Maharashtrian and Punjabis who were living nearby came to meet Balley Saheb. In his speeches Balley Saheb quoted Dr. Ambedkar books which impacted our minds. Balley Saheb hat was popular among the majority of Ambedkarites and Buddhists in the United Kingdom. Harbans Lal Virdee In Scotland, Sohan Lal sampla worked with Balley Saheb. Balley Saheb was received by Sohan Lal Sampla and other Ambedkarites and he was given a warm welcome at the station. In a big hall, public function was arranged. Balley Saheb spoke half an hour partly in Punjabi and partly in English. Some English men and women were present in the function. Balley Saheb spoke very well. After the function, every one rushed to Balley Saheb to shake hands and took his autographs. Balley Saheb was a crowd puller. He was effective and impressive orator. His speeches changed the minds of the people around him. Whosoever comes into his contact become a Ambedkarite and Buddhist such was the aura of Balley Saheb. Balley Saheb was invited by several Ambedkarites and Buddhist organizations to the United Kingdom in 1976, 1985, 1986 and 1988. I used to drive a van in which all important members including Balley Saheb sat. I feel proud that Balley Saheb is my GURU and shall remain till last breath of my life. In 1988 Balley Saheb came to United Kingdom to participate in Buddha`s Light International Association (BLIA), UK Chapter along with late Shanti Swaroop Shant. Balley Saheb stayed at my home several times. We used to have delicious food with him. We used to discuss several important issues till late night.

November 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Harbans Lal Virdee
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Sujata Sallan

Memories

Sujata Sallan with her father L.R.Balley When I  heard from my brother Rahul that papa Ji left us I was not suprised because before his death I stayed two months with him . I knew father sahib  getting very weak . My parents always told me don’t cry when we leave . My father always told me that you are captain of the ship , we know you will be strong after us . Some time he says you are my third son . He was a caring father. We could feel his love and care but he didn’t show off . He was real person, never said fake stories . He was very punctual ,his time was his real money . I went to Canada in 1982 to marry . My mother asked me to call her everyday . When I called he said your mother was waiting for your call . After I finished my talk my father sahib said you people do loose talk . I said my phone is medicine for her then he  laughed loudly . He never wasted his time Every morning He woke up at 5 then he started writing in his office . My mother took care of him very well  . He ate healthy food.  People ask me sometimes  what’s the reason for his  good long life . He eat on time and never went  for parties . His personality shows that he was a special man from inside and out sides .  He had so many suprises in his life . He had very  tuff time  from his  relatives and people but he never cared  . He achieved his goal . He died the way he wanted , a very few people could be lucky like him . He  fullfiled his promise. I remember I was in college when father sahib fought election . He lost election and all of us were very sad and depressed. We took a   promise  from him that after this he would not fight election.  After that he left active politics.  He was a brave man . Once we had a big farm   land near our house, there was very big old tree . Our neighbors said there was a  ghost on the tree , night time ghost Dance and there lights come up too . Father sahib went alone  by himself at midnight ,then he saw a broken electric wire the one sparked at  night then he decided that the  tree should be cut down . Tree was cut down but people didn’t want to take  wood of the same tree for being superstitious . Father sahib brought that wood to home which was later used for cooking food. He never believed in ghost, or jadu toona . He  had a sense of humor . He solved  all his problems by him self . He never depended on anybody till last day of his life. Being a daughter of such a great father ,I feel  myself  lucky and blessed. He had immense respect for women. He used to tell women to participate  actively in Dr. Ambekdar mission. He like Baba Sahib Dr Ambedkar believed in women empowerment.  I take pledge that till last breath of my life I shall keep alive the name and thought of my beloved father. I shall carry forward his mission so that Baba Saheb Dr. name shines like a STAR. * Sujata Sallan, lives in Canada with her family. She is a practicing Buddhist. She extends financial help to many Ambedkarite and Buddhists organisations in India and Canada. Want to be the part of Ambedkarite movement & learn more… Connect with Us Name* Contact No.* Email* Message Submit

November 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Sujata Sallan
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68th Dham Chakra Parivartan Day Celebration – Harmesh Jassal

Activities,  Buddhism

68th Dham Chakra Parivartan Day Celebration – Buddha Vihar Siddharth Nagar…Harmesh Jassal 68th Dham Chakra Parivartan Day was celebrated at Buddha Vihar Siddharth Nagar… Harmesh Jassal Jalandhar: ( ) Dr. B. R . Ambedkar Memorial Trust (Reg.) celebrated 68th Dham Chakra Parivartan Divas with great reverence on 15 October 2023 at Buddha Vihar Siddharth Nagar Jalandhar. On this day Baba Sahib Dr. Ambedkar took the teachings of Buddhism on October 14, 1956, and on October 15, he himself gave the teachings of Buddhistism to about 5 lakh people. Bhante Revat ji started the Dhamma Divas by hoisting the flag of Panchsheel, Trishan and Panchsheel’s speeches. Trustee Sarvasir Ram Lal Das, Harmesh Jassal, Ramnath Sunda, Husan Lal Boudh, Chanchal Boudh, Narinder Boudh, Munna Lal Boudh were present on this occasion. Many colleagues from Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala were present among them Sarvasi Atarvir Singh, R K Pal, Oma Shankar, T P Singh and Suresh Chandra Boudh presented their views. Among the trustees of Budh Vihar, Sarvasi Ram Lal Das, Ram Nath Sunda, Husan Lal Boudh also kept his views. In addition to this, trustee of Ambedkar Bhawan Jalandhar Shri Baldev Bhardwaz, President of Punjab Buddhist Society Shri Harbhajan Sampla, Sarv Dharma Samaj’s Shri Charanjit Singh Mattu, Ashwani Kumar Balachaur, Advocate Deepak Abadi Jalowal, Surinder Boudh and Master Pargya Deep also presented their views. Missionary poets Balwinder Poor and Ram Gopal shed light on Buddhism in the form of poems. Sri Ram Lal Das thanked the devotees who came for their support and Sri Harmesh Jassal conducted the Bakhubi Manch. At last Narendra Boudh, Chanchal Boudh, Munna Lal Boudh and companions used unbreakable langar.   A large number of Buddhist devotees and devotees were present on the occasion, including Sarvasir Ram Singh Tezi, Gurdyal Jassal, Harbhajan Nimta, Nirmal Binzi, Vasdev, Jeet Singh and Manjit Singh from Axion Rail Coach Ferry Kapurthala. Many women including Bibi Gurmeet Kaur Suptani Bihari Lal Khar Abad Pura participated in the event. Bhante Revat ji concluded the Dham Chakra Parivartan Divas with the good wishes of all…. Report Harmesh Jassal, Publicity Secretary Buddha Vihar Siddharth Nagar, Jalandhar. Want to be the part of Ambedkarite movement & learn more… Connect with Us Name* Contact No.* Email* Message Submit

October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on 68th Dham Chakra Parivartan Day Celebration – Harmesh Jassal
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Remembering L R Balley Ji – Dwarka Bharti

Activities,  Memories

स्मृतिशेष “जब तक आप सामाजिक स्वतंत्रता नहीं हासिल कर लेते, कानून आपको जो भी स्वतंत्रता देता है वो आपके लिए बेईमानी है.” – डॉ. बी.आर.अम्बेडकर एल. आर. बाली : एक विलक्षण व्यक्तित्व  द्वारका भारती           अंबेडकर मिशन के पुरोधा एल. आर. बाली हमारे बीच नहीं रहे. उनका जाना मानो एक शताब्दी का झटके से गुज़र जाना है. लगभग 9 दशकों से भी ज्यादा वे हमारे बीच डॉ. अंबेडकर के एक सच्चे सपूत की भांति विचरते रहे. उनका लिखा डेरों बारे साहित्य आज एक ऐसा कारनामा बन चुका है, जिसकी चर्चा कभी धूमिल नहीं होगी. हम इस बात को नकार नहीं सकते कि जब- जब भी इस देश में डॉ. अंबेडकर जैसे व्यक्तित्व को याद किया जाएगा, उनकी परछाईं की तरह एल. आर. बाली भी याद किए जाते रहेंगे.            वे पंजाब की ज़रखेज़ धरती के बेटे थे. एक ऐसी धरती जो अनाज के साथ- साथ जुझारू व्यक्तित्व भी पैदा करती रही है. अन्याय के खिलाफ़ पैदा होने वाले वीर सपूतों में एल. आर. बाली का नाम इन अर्थों में अग्रणी रहेगा, क्योंकि उन्होंने डॉ. अंबेडकर जैसे क्रांतिकारी महान पुरुष से प्रेरित होकर अपना पथ तय किया था. यह वो दौर था जब डॉ. अंबेडकर इस देश के सर्वहारा वर्ग के लिए देश के कोने-कोने में अपनी आवाज़ बुलंद कर रहे थे. उन्हें देश के प्रत्येक हिस्से से ऐसे जुझारू व्यक्तित्व दरकार थे जो उनकी आवाज़ को आगे पहुंचा सकें. पंजाब से लाहौरी राम बाली खुद को प्रस्तुत करते हैं. अपनी आत्मकथा में वे लिखते हैं कि : 30 सितंबर, 1956 को ‘शैड्यूल्ड कास्टस फैडरेशन’ की कार्यकारिणी की अंतिम बैठक बाबा साहब की अध्यक्षता में होती है. मैं उस समय केन्द्र में सरकारी कर्मचारी था. मैं फैडरेशन की पंजाब शाखा के नए अध्यक्ष डॉ. भगत सिंह की जान-पहचान करवाने के लिए 26-अलीपुर रोड पर मौजूद था. हम मान सकते हैं उनका अंबेडकर मिशन से लगाव बहुत देर से था. उस बैठक में बाबा साहब कुछ देर के लिए गश खा कर कुर्सी पर बैठ गए थे. उनको देखकर एल. आर. बाली अपना जीवन ध्येय अंबेडकर मिशन की सेवा में व्यतीत करने को ही बना लेते हैं.            इसके बाद की उनकी जीवन यात्रा शुरू होती है. 6 दिसंबर, 1956 को बाबा साहब इस संसार को अलविदा कह जाते हैं और वे मानो अपनी नौकरी से त्याग-पत्र देकर अंबेडकर मिशन के समर में कूद पड़ते हैं. आगे का सारा जीवन एक ऐसी लोहमर्षक गाथा है जिसे पढ़ कर प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को शायद ईर्ष्या हो जाए.            बाबा साहब द्वारा गठित राजनीतिक दल ‘रिपब्लिकन पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया’ में कूदते हुए वे सन् 1964 को पार्टी द्वारा छेड़े गए ऐतिहासिक आंदोलन में पंजाब की ओर से हिस्सा लेते हैं और उस समय के प्रधानमंत्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री को मिलते हैं और उस ज़मीन को जो मुसलमान पंजाब में छोड़ गए थे, उसे पंजाब के भूमिहीन अनुसूचित जाति के लोगों को बांटी जाए, की मांग करते हैं. यह ऐसा आंदोलन था जिसके तहत किया गया जेल भरो आंदोलन आज भी ऐतिहासिक तौर पर याद किया जाता है. एल. आर. बाली अपनी आत्मकथा में इसके बारे में कहते हैं कि ‘रिपब्लिकन पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया’ के कार्यकर्ताओं की निष्ठा बलिदान और उनके परोपकार की यह एक उज्जवल गाथा है, जो इतिहास में याद रखी जानी चाहिए.            बाली जी महज एक व्यक्ति ही नहीं थे, एक ऐसी संस्था थे, जिसके पास वह हर तीर उपलब्ध था जिसने अंबेडकर मिशन को आसमान की बुलंदियों तक पहुंचाया. वे बहुत अच्छे वक्ता थे. एक निडर आंदोलनकर्ता थे. ‘भीम पत्रिका’ द्वारा उन्होंने अंबेडकरी विचारों को पंजाब ही नहीं, देश के कोने-कोने तक पहुंचाया. सबसे महत्त्वपूर्ण तथ्य यह है कि अंबेडकर मिशन की लौ को उन्होंने उसी रूप में पहुंचाया जिस रूप में उन्हें बाबा साहब से पाया था. कभी अपने नियम कायदों से समझौता नहीं किया.            बाबा साहब के परिनिर्वाण के बाद उनका साहित्य उस संख्या में उपलब्ध नहीं था, जितना आज हमें उपलब्ध होता है. अंबेडकरवादी साहित्य को पढ़ने की ललक तो बहुत थी, लेकिन वह ज्यादा मात्रा में उपलब्ध नहीं था. पंजाब में इस कमी को एल. आर. बाली जी की पुस्तकें पूरा कर रही हैं. उनकी दर्जनों पुस्तकों में से कई पुस्तकें तो इतनी प्रसिद्ध रही हैं कि उनके कई-कई संस्करण छपे हैं. इन पुस्तकों में से उनकी लिखी पुस्तक : ‘डॉ. अंबेडकर : जीवन और मिशन’ बहुत लोकप्रिय हुई. इस पुस्तक ने कई लेखक और अंबेडकरवादी पैदा किए हैं. ‘हिन्दुइज़्म : धर्म या कलंक’ (तीन भागों में) ने बहुत तहलका मचाया. इन पुस्तकों से पता चलता है कि उनकी अंबेडकर मिशन पर कितनी गहरी पकड़ थी. एक बाज़ – सी दृष्टि रखने वाले एल.आर. बाली अपने वैचारिक प्रतिद्वंद्वियों के लिए मानों एक हौआ बने हुए थे. आर. एस. एस. जैसे हाथ व्यक्ति भी उनके सामने रिरियाने की मुद्रा में आ जाते थे. मंच पर उनका भाषण इतना वज़नदार होता था कि लोग सम्मोहन की मुद्रा में घंटों उनका भाषण सुनने बैठे रह सकते थे. वे एक कुशल संगठन कर्ता भी थे. रिपब्लिकन पार्टी का ठोस गठन उनकी योग्यता को दर्शाता है. कभी न थकने वाले इस योद्धा को कभी भुलाया नहीं जा सकता. समय की धारा कभी रुकती नहीं, न ही प्रकृति का चलना. प्रत्येक वस्तु पनपती है तो अपने विनाश तक भी पहुंच जाती है, इस बौद्ध सिद्धांत के मुताबिक बाली जी भले ही हमारे सामने सशरीर नहीं हैं, लेकिन उनका ढेरों लिखा साहित्य, उनके विचार, उनकी भावभंगिमाएं हमेशा हमारे बीच बनी रहेंगी. अंबेडकर मिशन का ध्वज ऊंचा रखने वाले इस मनोहर व्यक्तित्व को हम झुक कर सलाम करते हैं. उनको प्रणाम करते हैं.            अंत में मैं उनको भरे मन से बाबा साहब के लिखे उन शब्दों, जो बाली जी ने अपनी आत्मकथा में उद्धृत किए हैं, के साथ अपनी श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता हूं : “मैं कवि भवभूती के शब्दों में सांत्वना पाता हूं जिन्होंने कहा था : समय अनन्त है और धरती विशाल है. एक न एक दिन ऐसा इन्सान ज़रूर जन्म लेगा जो मेरे कथनों की प्रशंसा करेगा.” बाली जी उन्हीं में

October 12, 2023 / 0 Comments
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Story of A grieved son – Dr Rahul Kumar Balley

Memories

My Beloved father has expired but he is still around me ! A Grieved Son – Dr. Rahul Kumar Balley He is no more; this was told to me by Shri Baldev Raj Bhardwaj (our respected brother -in-law) on 06 July,2023. Same morning, I spoke with my beloved father who told me nothing to worry, just cough and fever. He also told he took medicine and it would take few days to recover completely.  For a moment I could not believe this disastrous news. How can this happen, my great father was fine a few minutes ago.  How can he leave us? All these questions still haunt me. I am unable to sleep well since the day my beloved father left this world. I always look at the window of my flat in Delhi and feel like calling him at 4pm. This was the time when, without fail, I used to call him every day to know about his health. He was a great writer, speaker whose heart and mind throbbed for the deprived section of the society.  He was a true Ambedkarite and Buddhist who fulfilled his promise given to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1956 at his Delhi residence. He never thought of anything else than how to spread the message of Dr. Ambedkar among the oppressed sections of the society.  He memorized all volumes of Writings and Speeches of Dr. Ambedkar. I know this because I had a chance to edit LIFE & MISSION of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, English edition, with him. I travelled a number of times from Delhi to Jalandhar to consult him for this book. Whenever I had a doubt he would tell me, go and fetch that volume and refer this page number. Even at the age of 92 his memory was sharp. I was amazed to understand his sincerity and honesty to the mission of Dr. Ambedkar.  He gave a prime youth of his life for Baba Saheb Mission. He was a voracious reader. He had a big library covering almost all subjects viz politics, economics, philosophy, poetry so and so on.  He widely read the life and work of world-renowned leaders like Leo Tolstoy, Bertrand Russell, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mao Tung, Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx, Maxim Gorky, Bhagat Singh, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal. Granth Sahib, Bhagwat Gita, Manu smriti are among the books in his shelf.  He subscribed to 10 daily newspapers (Hindi and English). He used to get pasted newspaper cuttings by his assistant in a meticulous way for further reference. He also subscribed to Mainstream, Illustrated Weekly, India Today, the Economist and Economic and Political Weekly.  He was a critic of M.K.  Gandhi and Gandhism but with substance.  He had good command over Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English. He also knew Parsi language. He used to type letters on manual typewriter which is still lying in his library at Jalandhar (Punjab). My father was a literary giant. He authored more than 200 books.  I would like to cite an example which was told to me by his Canadian follower who left India and settled there permanently.  He told me in a public function that my respected father typed a letter to the Railway Minister in those days about promotion of Dalit candidates. He and his colleague were promoted after my father took up their case. This Canadian friend of my father showed me a copy of that letter (1984) when I met him in Delhi. There are several such cases.  My father got employment in Government hospitals for many Dalit candidates with the help of Dr. R. D Nar who was Director of Health Services in Punjab. Dr. Nar used to stay with him in his room. I remember how they used to discuss poems and literature and laughed together. Here, I would like to mention that Dr Surinder Ajnat and Mrs. Soma Sablok (his wife) has a special role in the life of my father. The day they met my father, they become his literary associates. They never falter from Ambedkar Mission. Both wrote articles and books for Bheem Parrika and Bheem Patrika Publications. Balley family would never forget their contributions.  In Punjab, at Tahltan village when a Dalit woman was raped by an upper caste Jat, my father formed ‘Dalit Action Committee’ and launched agitation along with Retd Judge RC Paul, Prof GC Kaul and many others leaders and activists, workers. My father escaped bullet narrowly. In the last the culprit was arrested. Out of respect and love, the people of Punjab address my father as “Lion of Punjab”.  In Jalandhar along with my uncle Bihari Lal Khar, my father launched an agitation to get Dr Ambedkar statue stalled and finally the local government bowed to the demand and Dr. Ambedkar statute is placed. It is now famously called “Ambedkar Chowk”. Dr. Ambedkar Bhawan is a training center for budding leaders. This contribution with the support of other Ambedkarites and Buddhists from all over the world is now an institution. In Delhi, Shri Bheeshampal Singh stood by father like a true friend and follower. He organized many public functions where my father was the chief guest. In Maharashtra, Shri Chandankhere and his wife Mrs. Bimla, Shri Harish Chahande  and his family stood by father and organized Samata Sainik Dal (SSD). Once upon a time, I happened to accompany my father to Nagpur, I found that people came from far flung areas to see my father and kissed hands of my  father as if he is Dr. Ambedkar. When I asked them, they told me that “your father met our emancipator and kissing his hands means for us as we are kissing hands of our great leader Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar. My father was the first one along with others in Mumbai to pressurize the government of Maharastra to publish the volumes of Writings and Speeches of Dr. Ambedkar. State wide agitation was launched and ultimately government of Maharashtra started publishing Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar volumes. In England, Chanan

October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Story of A grieved son – Dr Rahul Kumar Balley
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Dr. Bhante Saranapala

Buddhism,  Memories

Buddhism -:Mass Appeal of Buddhism:- There were three cardinal of Buddha that appealed to the masses. His gospel of social equality , his demand for the abolution of the ‘chaturvarna’ system, his doctrine of non violence and his condemnation of celebrates religious ceremonies and sacrifices which improvised the masses & created among them a repugnance for religious ceremonies – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Buddhism: A Way of Life That Can Be Practiced by Anyone Venerable Dr. Bhante Saranapala Toronto Police Buddhist Chaplain Canada Dhamma expounded by the Buddha in the 6th century highlights a key aspect of Buddhism, which is its inclusivity and the universal applicability of its teachings. Buddhism is not limited by cultural, geographical, or social boundaries. It is a philosophy and way of life that can be practiced by people from all backgrounds and at all times. The core teachings of Buddhism are designed to be accessible to anyone seeking personal transformation, happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering. Though the term “Buddhism” was coined by Western scholars to describe the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha himself did not intend to create a rigid “ism” or organized religion. His teachings, often referred to as Dhamma (or Dharma), are not a set of beliefs to be accepted on faith but rather a guide for personal development and understanding the nature of reality. Buddhism places a strong emphasis on personal transformation. It teaches that by working on oneself through morality (sila), meditation (samadhi), and wisdom (panna), individuals can liberate themselves from suffering and attain happiness, peace, and ultimate freedom (Nirvana). Meditation is a central practice in Buddhism. It is not only a means to relax the body and calm the mind but also a way to purify the mind and gain insight into the nature of one’s own mind and the world around us. Meditation is viewed as a tool for self-discovery and for shaping the mind in a way that leads to liberation from suffering. Unlike some religious traditions that may involve seeking favors or intervention from external deities, Buddhism emphasizes self-reliance and inner work. The path to liberation is primarily an individual journey, and it does not rely on external forces or divine intervention. Buddhism offers a practical and philosophical approach to life that is open to all, regardless of their background or beliefs. It provides guidance for personal growth, ethical living, and the pursuit of inner peace and enlightenment through self-transformation. The story of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha, is a central narrative in Buddhism and serves as an important foundation for the teachings of the religion. Siddhartha Gautama was born into a wealthy and powerful royal family in ancient India. He enjoyed a life of luxury and privilege, shielded from the hardships of the outside world. Despite his privileged upbringing, Siddhartha Gautama became deeply dissatisfied with the materialistic and sensory pleasures of palace life. He recognized that external wealth and sensual gratification did not lead to lasting happiness or the end of suffering. Siddhartha Gautama embarked on a quest to discover the ultimate truth about human existence and the nature of suffering. He was determined to find a path to ultimate freedom from the cycle of suffering, birth, and death (samsara). In his search for answers, Siddhartha Gautama sought guidance from some renowned spiritual teachers of different disciplines. He dedicated himself to learning and mastering their teachings and practices in his pursuit of enlightenment. Despite his efforts and the wisdom he gained from these teachers, Siddhartha Gautama came to the realization that the existing systems of thought and practices did not provide the answers he sought. They did not lead to the awakening and the end of human suffering he was seeking. Siddhartha Gautama’s quest for answers ultimately led him to realize that the extreme ascetic practices he had been following did not lead to the enlightenment he sought. He then turned to meditation as a middle way between self-indulgence and self-mortification. Siddhartha Gautama famously sat beneath the Bodhi tree in deep meditation, vowing not to rise until he had found the answers he sought. It was during this intense period of meditation that he achieved profound insights into the nature of reality, suffering, and the path to liberation. These insights are often summarized in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which form the core teachings of Buddhism. The Four Noble Truths: 1. The truth of suffering (dukkha): Buddha realized that suffering is an inherent part of human existence and that it arises from attachment, craving, and ignorance.2. The truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya): Buddha identified the root causes of suffering as craving (tanha) and attachment (upadana).3. The truth of the cessation of suffering (nirodha): Buddha recognized that it is possible to end suffering by eliminating its causes.4. The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering (magga): Buddha outlined the Eightfold Path as the way to attain liberation from suffering. Dr. Bhante Saranapala Canada The Eightfold Path: a. Right Understanding (samma ditthi)b. Right Intention (samma sankappa)c. Right Speech (samma vaca)d. Right Action (samma kammanta)e. Right Livelihood (samma ajiva)f. Right Effort (samma vayama)g. Right Mindfulness (samma sati)h. Right Concentration (samma samadhi) Through these insights gained through meditation, Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment and realized Nirvana, which is often described as the ultimate state of liberation and the end of suffering. His teachings and the path he discovered formed the foundation of Buddhism, and he became known as the Buddha, which means “the awakened one.” The Buddha’s enlightenment experience led him to understand that suffering is an inherent part of human existence and that its causes are primarily rooted in the mind. His teachings emphasized the importance of transforming the mind to eliminate suffering and attain liberation. The Noble Eightfold Path, as outlined by the Buddha, involves recognizing the wrong factors and working to transform them into their right counterparts. The Noble Eightfold Path provides a practical guide for individuals to cultivate wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline.

September 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Dr. Bhante Saranapala
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Ranjeet Kumar Gautam

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“Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.” – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar अंबेडकरवादी विचारधारा के ध्वजवाहक : श्री एल. आर. बाली साहब ( 20 जुलाई 1930 — 06 जुलाई 2023 ) लेखक – रंजीत कुमार गौतम B.A. , M.A. (Political science and International) गौतम बुद्ध विश्वविद्यालय एल. आर. बाली उस महान व्यक्तित्व का नाम है जिसने अपनी प्रज्वलित मसाल से न जाने कितने अंधेरी घरों में रोशनी पैदा किया और इस मानव जगत को सकारात्मक और प्रगतिशील दिशा प्रदान किया। बाली साहब प्रायः अपने ओजस्वी भाषणों से समस्त नौजवानों में उत्साह उत्पन्न किया करते थे और उनकी लेखनी सदैव तर्कशीलता , विद्वता , दार्शनिकता और यथार्थवादिता से परिपूर्ण हुआ करती थी जो मनुष्य को सही और सकारात्मक दिशा प्रशस्त करने में अपनी अहम भूमिका का निर्वहन करती हैं। परंतु बाली साहब जैसे महान व्यक्तित्व का नाम किसी विशेष क्षेत्र तक ही सीमित नहीं किया जा सकता । उनका योगदान विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में बड़ा ही उत्कृष्ट रहा है। महान लेखक व पत्रकार , महान समाज सुधारक , महान क्रांतिकारी योद्धा , महान दार्शनिक व विचारक , महान समाज सेवक इत्यादि जैसे विभिन्न रूपों में उन्होंने अपने जीवन के अंतिम सांस तक में विशेष योगदान दिया जो की ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठों पर सदैव स्वर्णिम अक्षरों में विद्यमान और वर्णित रहेगा। अतः उपरोक्त विभिन्न रूपों में बाली साहब ने अपना योगदान कैसे दिया ? मैं संक्षिप्त रूप से वर्णन करना चाहूंगा। महान लेखक व पत्रकार :— 14 अप्रैल सन् 1958 को बाली साहब ने भी पत्रिका की स्थापना किया और तब से अपने जीवन की अंतिम क्षणों तक वे स्वयं इस पत्रिका के संपादक रहे। अपनी पत्रकारिता के माध्यम से उन्होंने देश की सामाजिक , आर्थिक , राजनीतिक व धार्मिक परिस्थितियों को समस्त जनमानस तक पहुंचाने का कार्य किया। भीम पत्रिका के माध्यम से समाज के कमजोर वर्गों व महिलाओं पर हो रहे जुल्म व अत्याचारों संबंधित गंभीर मुद्दों को बाली साहब बड़े ही प्रबलता से उठाते रहे और इन वर्गों के लिए प्रायः उचित न्याय की मांग करते रहे। यद्यपि हिंदी , उर्दू  , अंग्रेजी और पंजाबी भाषा में बाली साहब सैकड़ों किताबें के सुप्रसिद्ध और महान लेखक थे जिनमें से – डॉ. अंबेडकर जीवन और मिशन , डॉ अंबेडकर ने क्या किया , डॉ. अंबेडकर और भारतीय संविधान , डॉ आंबेडकर महान समाज सुधारक , अंबेडकरी होने का अर्थ – आत्मकथा ,  अंबेडकर मिशन अर्थात अंबेडकरइज्म  , डॉ आंबेडकर बनाम कार्ल मार्क्स ,  भारत में सांस्कृतिक क्रांति की जरूरत , बच्चों के अंबेडकर , डॉ. अंबेडकर : लंदन में ललकार और पूना पैक्ट , संविधान बनाम मनुस्मृति , अंबेडकर अपनाओ देश बचाओ , डॉ आंबेडकर कलम का कमाल (दोनों भाग ) इत्त्यादि उनके द्वारा लिखी गई महत्वपूर्ण  किताबें के प्रमुख उदाहरण के रूप विद्यमान हैं । बाली साहब के लेखन शैली में इतनी ताकत हुआ करती थी कि जिसे पढ़कर कोई भी बड़े से बड़े धुरंधर सोंचने पर विवश हो जाए। बाबा साहेब अंबेडकर के विचारधारा से संबंधित महत्वपूर्ण किताबें को लिखकर बाली साहब ने अंबेडकरवादी प्रकाश को उन्होंने समस्त जगत में फैलने का कार्य किया। महान समाज सुधारक :— विविध प्रतिभा संपन्न बाली  साहब एक महान समाज सुधारक थे । उन्होंने प्रायः अंधविश्वास व जाति प्रथा और सांप्रदायिक सोच पर कड़ा प्रहार किया । वे अपने ओजस्वी  वक्तव्यों व भाषणों के माध्यम से विपरीत परिस्थितियों से लड़ने हेतु समाज के कमजोर वर्गों में एक ताकत, जोश अथवा उत्साह वर्धन किया करते थे। उन्होंने उन सभी रूढ़िवादी , धार्मिक , परंपराओं को खंडन किया जो समता , स्वतंत्रता और बंधुत्व के धुर विरोधी हैं। अंबेडकरवादी सोंच के आधार पर समाज का नवनिर्माण करने हेतु उन्होंने प्रायः लोगों को प्रोत्साहित करने का कार्य किया। बाली साहब अपने जीवन के अंतिम छोर तक समाज के कमजोर वर्गों को एक तर्कशील , स्वाभिमानी और स्वावलंबी समाज बनाने हेतु प्रयासरत रहे। महान समाज सेवक :— बाली साहब ने आजीवन दलितों , पिछड़ों , आदिवासियों और महिलाओं के लिए एक बुलंद आवाज के रूप में काम किया। उन्होंने अपना समस्त जीवन जनकल्याण और मानव सेवा में समर्पित किया। उन्होंने स्वयं ही कइयों विभिन्न आंदोलन और मोर्चाओं का नेतृत्व  किया। उनके संघर्ष व प्रयास से अनगिनत लोगों को न्याय मिला। उन्होंने सन् 1958—59 में खुराक आंदोलन का नेतृत्व किया जिसके परिणामस्वरुप खाद्य पदार्थों पर सरकार द्वारा बढ़ाए गए टैक्स और दामों को काम करवाया। सन 1964 की देशव्यापी मोर्चा में बढ़-चढ़कर हिस्सा लिया और देश के प्रधानमंत्री श्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री से मुलाकात कर , देश की सभी निकासी जमीनों और बैंकों को राष्ट्रीयकरण करने हेतु प्रस्ताव को पारित करवाया। जिसके फलस्वरुप पंजाब के साथ-साथ देश के विभिन्न भागों में सभी मजदूरों , गरीबों , दलितों , पिछड़ों और भूमिहीनों को जमीन प्राप्त हुई । बैंकों का राष्ट्रीयकरण हुआ और बाबा साहेब अंबेडकर की प्रतिमा भारतीय संसद के परिसर में लगाई गई। ऑल इंडिया समता सैनिक दल के तत्वाधान में हैदराबाद के आदिलाबाद में 500 एकड़ जमीनों पर कब्जा कर वहां पर दलितों और आदिवासियों के लिए लुंबिनी नगर बसाने का कार्य किया। सन् 1989 में गांव – औरंगाबाद ( कालोनी ), जिला – शाहजहांपुर (उत्तर प्रदेश) में ग्राम प्रधान  व कुछ दबंगों के द्वारा नई नई बस रही बस्ती (कालोनी) को उजाड़ने और वहां से गरीबों को भगाने का खूब प्रयास किया गया , समय समय पर कॉलोनी के गरीब लोगों को परेशान किया जाता रहा।   श्रद्धेय बाली साहब ने उक्त प्रकरण को लेकर ग्रामवासियों की मदद करने हेतु शाहजहांपुर के जिला प्रशासन को चिट्ठी लिख कर निर्दिष्ट किया और स्वयं बाली साहब गांव के दौरे पर आए । बाली साहब ने एक विशाल आयोजित जनसभा को संबोधित किया। आदरणीय बाली साहब ने गांव को न्यायिक और प्रशासनिक सुरक्षा प्रदान करवाया और दबंगों द्वारा कालोनी वासियों के 53 पट्टों की जमीनों पर अवैध रूप से कब्जा किए गए , जमीनों को वापस दिलाने का कार्य किया। अतः समाज की उत्थान और कल्याण से संबंधित अनेकों उदाहरण है बाली साहब के , यदि लिखा जाए तक बहुत बड़ा ग्रंथ तैयार हो सकता है। महान क्रांतिकारी योद्धा :— मानव रत्न बाली साहब स्वयं में ही एक बहुत बड़ा इंकलाब थे। वह एक ऐसे क्रांतिकारी योद्धा थे जिन्होंने कभी भी अपने सिद्धांतों

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स्मृतिशेष “मैं एक समुदाय की प्रगति को उस प्रगति की डिग्री से मापता हूं जो महिलाओं ने हासिल की है.” – डॉ. बी.आर.अम्बेडकर आंबेडकर मिशन के ध्वजवाहक – स्मृतीशेष एल.आर.बाली  समता सैनिक, रंजना वासे, नागपुर (महाराष्ट्र)              डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर विचार धारा को जिन्होने तन मन धन से अपना जीवन अर्पित करने वाले स्मृतीशेष एल. आर. बाली साहब जो भारत के प्रसिध्द लेखक, विचारवंत, विद्वत्ता पूर्ण प्रभावी वक्ता, लढय्ये, आंबेडकरी “भीमपत्रिका” के संपादक आदरणीय एल. आर. बाली साहब महत्वपुर्ण व्यक्तित्व है।            दिल्ली मे रहते हुये डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर के महान व्यक्तित्व को भली भांती जानने, उनकी काम करने की विधी को समझने, उनकी विचारधारा से ज्ञानवान होने और उनके आंदोलन में सक्रिय रूप से शामिल होने का बालीजी को भरपूर अवसर मिला। बालीजी कहते है, “मेरे अन्दर यदि कोई गुण है तो वह डॉ. आंबेडकर की शिक्षाओं के कारण है”। जैसा की डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर भारतीय समाज का आदर्श समाज में रूपांतरण करना चाहते थे। डॉ. आंबेडकर जी से बाली साहब ने जो भी गुण हासील किये, उसका उपयोग उन्होने अपने स्वार्थ के लिए न करते हुए संपुर्ण भारतीय के भलाई के लिए किया ।            अंतिम बार जब बालीजी 30 सितंम्बर 1956 को डॉ. आंबेडकर से मिले तो बाबासाहब बहुत बिमार थे। उनके निवास स्थान, दिल्ली की अलीपूर रोड के बंगला नंबर 26 पर वो घंटो बैठ रहे । वहा उन्होंने फैसला कर लिया कि, उस ज्योति को जो डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर ने रोशन कि है, उसे अपने जीवन की अंतिम सांस तक प्रज्वलीत करेंगे । अपने दृढसंकल्प को पुरा करने के लिए जिस दिन अर्थात 6 दिसंबर 1956 को डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर का महापरिनिर्वाण हुआ, उसी दिन उन्होंने सरकारी नौकरी से त्यागपत्र दिया ।            आदरनिय एल. आर. बाली जी व्दारा 1958 में जालंधर पंजाब से “भीमपत्रिका” का सफर शुरू हुआ जो आज भी निरंतर जारी है। आज भीमपत्रिका हिंन्दी, पंजाबी, अंग्रेजी में प्रकाशित होती है। आंबेडकरी आंदोलन में और भारतीय समाज मे वैज्ञानिक दृष्टीकोन उत्पन्न करने में भीमपत्रिका का योगदान महत्वपुर्ण रहा है । भीमपत्रिका के माध्यम से बालीजी ने अनेक सरकारी और गैर सरकारी निरर्थक योजनाओ का खुलासा किया है। भीम पत्रिका के पाठक भारत में ही नही बल्की विदेशो में भी है । भीमपत्रिका के अंक इंटरनेट पर भी उपलब्ध कराए जाते है। आज भीमपत्रिका ऑल इंडिया समता सैनिक दल का मुख पत्र बन चुका है।            डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर ने अपने आंदोलन के प्रारंभिक दौर में 13 मार्च 1927 (रविवार) को महाड आंदोलन के एक सप्ताह पुर्व सेना के सेवानिवृत्त सुबेदार सवादकर को साथ लेकर मुबंई में समता सैनिक दल का गठन किया था। डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर के महापरिनिर्वाण तक ऑल इंडिया समता सैनिक दल की गतिविधीया अपनी चरन पर थी। किंतु बाबासाहब के महापरिनिर्वाण के बाद अम्बेडकरवादी नेताओ की फुटीरतावादी निति के कारन समता सैनिक दल का भी विघटन हुआ।  दलित समाज पर बढ़ते अन्याय अत्याचार को देखकर अपने फौलादी संघटन समता सैनिक दल का पुनर्गठन करने का कुछ साथियो ने निर्णय किया।  आल इंडिया समता सैनिक दल को पुनर्गठन करने में आदरणीय बाली जी का अहम् योगदान रहा।           आदरणीय एल. आर. बाली साहब के नेतृत्व में बाबासाहब जी द्वारा लिखित अप्रकाशित साहित्य जो उनके पारिवारिक झगड़ो के कारण मुंबई स्थित धर्मदाय आयुक्त के कार्यालय में खुले में एक पेटी में दो दशको  तक बंद पड़ा हुआ था। आल इंडिया सैनिक समता दल के माधयम से मुंबई में अप्रकाशित गरंथ के लिए बाली जी के नेतृत्व में यह संविधानिक  लड़ाई लड़ी गय। जिसमे वरिष्ठ सैनिक आदरणीय हरीश चंहादे जी, धरमदास चंदनखेड़े, एड भगवानदास, भालचंद लोखंडे, सुरेंदर अज्ञात, मनोहर नागराळे इनका अहम् योगदान रहा।  तभी महाराष्ट्र सरकार द्वारा प्रकाशित 22 खंड हमारे घर-घर तक पहुंचे है।           समता सैनिक दल को मजबुत करना बाली जी प्राथिमकता थी।  अपनी उम्र के उस पड़ाव में भी वह दल के जवान सैनिक थे।  बाबासाहब आंबेडकर चाहते थे कि, अस्पृश्य समाज के हर घर का एक युवा दल में शामिल नहीं होता तब तक समता सैनिक दल का विस्तार जारी रहना चाहिए।  बालीजी बाबासाहब आंबेडकर जी के इसी सपने को पूरा करने में दिन रात लगे रहते थे।  जब तक बालीजी के उस कार्य को पूरा करने के लिए आंबेडकरवादी समाज एक नहीं हो कटा तब तक संभव नहीं है।  आंबेडकरवादी जब तक एकजुट नहीं होता तब तक हम बाली साहब को सच्ची श्रद्धांजलि नहीं दे सकते।            अंत में निर्भिड योद्धा स्मृतिशेष एल. आर. बाली साहब को भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि देती हूँ।  और सैदव उनके कार्य को आगे बढ़ाने कि कोशिश में तत्पर रहने का प्रण करती हूँ। 

September 13, 2023 / 0 Comments
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Why do Brahmin Intellectuals want a new Constitution in India?

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स्मृतिशेष “जब तक आप सामाजिक स्वतंत्रता नहीं हासिल कर लेते, कानून आपको जो भी स्वतंत्रता देता है वो आपके लिए बेईमानी है.” – डॉ. बी.आर.अम्बेडकर Why do Brahmin Intellectuals want a new Constitution in India?  Dr. Rahul Kumar Balley -Dr. Rahul Kumar Balley- The Asian Independent UK, recently an article named: ‘There is a case ‘We the people ‘to embrace a new constitution’ written by Bibek Debroy, close aide and economic advisor to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi published by several national dailies in India. The author suggests that a new constitution should be drafted and implemented. One cannot expect more than this from a right-wing supporter who, without any substantial reason is suggesting to change the constitution. One can also understand the abhorrent idea of such people who simply does not digest the credit given by national and international organizations as well as people to Baba Saheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of Indian Constitution. Today, the name of Baba Saheb Ambedkar has become a household name. The recognition given by   international universities to the work and contribution of Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is beyond their tolerance. The international universities feel proud in establishing chairs in the name of Dr. Ambedkar. More students are found researching the work of Dr. Ambedkar. The United Kingdom, Canadian universities installed bust of Dr. Ambedkar in the campus. More are under process to give full recognition to Dr. Ambedkar’s work.  The fact is that not a single Brahmin intellectual could match intellectual caliber of Dr. Ambedkar. Baba Saheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar was very much clear about the implementation of Indian constitution. Dr Ambedkar was also clear about the ruling class and their obnoxious mindset. Dr. Ambedkar was also clear that unless India becomes a Nation, the ruling class, mostly Brahmins, would not fully implement the constitution drafted by him. Having such apprehensions, Dr. Ambedkar wrote, “However good a constitution may be, if those who are implementing it are not good, it will prove to be bad. However, bad a constitution may be, if those implementing it are good, it will prove to be good”.   It is a fact that Congress party and current ruling BJP never sincerely tried to implement the constitution drafted by Dr. Ambedkar. First and foremost, the majority of so-called Brahmin intellectuals in India are not mentally ready to accept the contribution of a Dalit icon. Dr. Ambedkar through his critical writings’ challenges Brahminical superstitions and bigotry which is livelihood of Brahmins in India (Dr. Ambedkar`s own words). Dr. Ambedkar emphasizes on the ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity which is written in the Preamble of Indian Constitution.  In his own words he wrote that he embraced these ideals from his teacher, the Buddha. The constitution of Dr. Ambedkar is a roadblock for their dreadful agenda of ‘Hindutva’. Article 14 of Indian constitution that guarantee equal protection before law for every one is a road block for the Brahmins and their agenda. BJP and RSS want to change the flag of India. BJP and RSS want that everyone in India should profess only and only Hinduism and say Jai Sri Ram. Articles 25,26,27, and 28 say “.no religion shall be given preference over the other. Citizens are free to preach, practices and propagate any religion of their choice. These article are roadblock for the agenda of Brahmins, BJP and RSS in India. Reservation as guaranteed in Indian constitution by Dr Ambedkar for socially and economically weaker sections of the society is a pain in their ass. It is in the nature of Brahmins of India to monopolize everything that is why they cannot mingle with other castes especially the SCs/STs, Christians, Muslims, Sikhs. So, these ideals do not fit into their social, religious and cultural ethos. Like Bibek Debroy, Arun Shourie, former BJP Minister in the Parliament wrote a book namely “Worshiping a False Gods” PRIMARILY focused on Dr Ambedkar`s social, political and economic philosophy. He burnt his hands. Arun Shourie proved a dangerous man for the BJP and ultimately, he was thrown into the dustbin by BJP itself. From time to time such nasty Brahmins under the benign protection and support would satisfy their intellectual hunger by making deplorable efforts to disparage the contributions of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. By suggesting such undesirable ideas, they become Hero overnight among Brahmins in India and abroad. They start getting recognition among their own scheming clique. They are cowards; they have no guts to attack on superstition and bigotry. They have no guts to expose the wealth of the Hindu temples. They even do not bother about their own caste people who are being cheated by Hindu saints. The irony is that rich Brahmins have enslaved poor Brahmins and people like Bibek Debroy would never raise their voice. They are physically and mentally weak as not to stand by those who are weak, and oppressed; those who are mercilessly killed in day light; those who are constantly deprived from enjoying the fruits of economic growth of the country. They are pawns in the hands of those who just want to divide India on religion basis and preserve political and economic power in their own hands.  Can India become ‘Vishvaguru’by dividing the country on religion basis? Let every wise citizen of India should ponder over it. Two things are very clear from these so- called Brahmins intellectuals that they are anti- Dalits and anti-India by their own mindset so the BJP and RSS. Had this been not the situation, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not have allowed such close aide to write such worthless article. They do not want that people belonging to the lower strata of the society should lead a respectable, decent life in India. They do not want social and economic empowerment of the SCs/STs. Christians, Muslims and Sikhs  enshrined and safeguarded by Dr. Ambedkar in the constitution of India. They also do not want that any Dalit intellectual like Dr Ambedkar should be worshipped

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