The Legacy of Dr. Ambedkar (Bharat Ratna)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1891-1956) was one of the greatest builders of modern India. He has been hailed as Savior of the Down-trodden, Chief Architect of Indian Constitution, and the greatest Pioneer of Buddhist revival in India. He was also an able administrator, a great parliamentarian, a great educationist, an economist, a statesman, saint and scholar. This pioneer work makes an over-all assessment of his multi-dimensional personality, his mission, his achievements, and the rich and varied legacy left behind by Dr. Ambedkar. The last chapter puts in a summary form what others say about his greatness. Sixty tributes selected for presentation here are from the tributes paid to Dr. Ambedkar by his colleagues, con- temporary leaders, legal luminaries, scholars and other eminent personalities during the period from 1942-1988. This comprehensive and well-researched study is sure to serve as a handy reference book and a valuable guide to all readers and researchers interested in understanding Ambedkarism and its present status. D.C. Ahir born in Punjab in 1928 had known Dr. Ambedkar for more than a decade and had sat at his feet from time to time from 1946 onwards; his last meeting with that great personality being on 8 October 1956. The author is a reputed scholar of Buddhism and has to his credit over a dozen published works on Buddhism and Dr. Ambedkar. He retired as Director to the Government of India in 1986, and is devoting his retired life in enriching literature.