Last Updated on 10 April 2025 IST: Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s 135th birth anniversary will be commemorated on 14th April 2025 as Ambedkar Jayanti 2025. Renowned for his visionary approach, he was a social reformer, Indian polymath who drafted India’s Constitution. His jurist and economist thoughts influence everyone. He was a driving force behind India’s Dalit movement who dedicated his whole life to bringing about equality and social upgradation. This article provides an overview of Dr. Ambedkar’s life, his contribution to the country and the solution to achieving a true equal society for all.

Key Points About Ambedkar Jayanti 2025

• Ambedkar Jayanti has been declared as a public holiday by the Government of India, as tweeted by the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on 28th March 2025.
• This year marks the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R Ambedkar.
• Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is known as the chief architect behind the Constitution of India.
• It is customary for senior national figures, such as the President, Prime Minister and leaders of major political parties, to pay homage at the statue of Ambedkar at the Parliament of India in New Delhi.
• Ambedkar Jayanti is observed throughout the world especially by dalits, adivasi, labor workers, women and also by those who embrace Buddhism.
• Dr. Ambedkar’s father, Subedar Ramji Maloji Sakpal, was an ardent follower of Kabir Saheb.
• Faced with immense discrimination during his schooling days, Dr. Ambedkar sought solace and strength in the teachings of Kabir Saheb, where the religion of humanity was kept above all discrimination of race, caste and creed.

History of the Man Who Wrote the Constitution of India

• Bhimrao Ramji was born on 14 April 1891 in a poor family. That time the caste system was at its peak. He brought several changes in the condition of untouchables by establishing equal rights for them as he was also one of them.
• He lost his mother at the age of 6 and was then looked after by his aunt.
• Soon they shifted to Bombay (now Mumbai) and continued Dr. Ambedkar’s schooling and thereafter, graduation at Elphinstone College.
• A scholarship of INR 25 per month was awarded to Dr. Ambedkar by Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda to fund his schooling.
• Dr. Ambedkar’s post graduate studies were also funded by Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda. 
• He completed his doctorate in Law, economics and political science and became famous all over the world.
• Dr. Ambedkar had long-standing health issues, even while working on the Constitution of India, and following the further deterioration of his health, he passed away on 6 December 1956 in his sleep.
• He was posthumously awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’ which is India’s highest civilian award.
• Ambedkar struggled for equality throughout his life, hence his birthday is observed as ‘Equality Day’ by some, and the demand to declare this day as ‘International Equality Day’ goes to the United Nations.

Why Is Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated?

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar has millions of followers all over the world. He is known as the father of the constitution of India and civil rights activist. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary is observed on April 14 to honour his countless contributions in the making of the present-day independent India.

Dr. BR Ambedkar has dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of women, labourers, and Dalits, and promoting equality under the law for all Indian citizens. His birth anniversary, observed as Equality Day in some parts of India, began with the first public celebration organised by social activist Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay in Pune in 1928. Over the years, awareness and recognition of Ambedkar’s contributions grew, culminating in the Central Government officially recognising his birth anniversary as a national holiday.

A Summary of Ambedkar’s Contributions

• Ambedkar used his economic intelligence to refute antiquated ideas, promote equality, and oppose the division of untouchables into distinct voting blocs. He started five periodicals—Mooknayak, Bahishkrit Bharat, Samta, Janata, and Prabuddha Bharat to give voice to underrepresented groups and formed the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha to support education among social outcasts who were not Brahmins in 1924 to promote the welfare of untouchables, and he later created the “All India Scheduled Castes Federation” to speak up for the rights of socially oppressed groups. He also served as the leader of the Mahad Satyagrah in 1927, which the Dalit movement views as its ‘foundational event’.
• As chairman of the drafting committee, Ambedkar was instrumental in the drafting of the Indian Constitution, which enshrined the principles of equality, liberty, and fraternity while outlawing caste-based discrimination through various provisions, particularly those under Fundamental Rights Articles 14-18. It also established a framework for social and economic fairness based on the Directive Principles of State Policy.
• He firmly resisted the British proposal for a separate electorate for the backward class. After extensive negotiations, a pact was reached between Ambedkar representing the backward classes and Congress activist Madan Mohan Malaviya representing other Hindu communities. This agreement, called the Poona Pact, granted the deprived class 148 seats in the legislature, exceeding the 71 seats initially proposed by the British. Later, this deprived class was officially recognized as “Scheduled Caste” and “Scheduled Tribe” in the Indian Constitution.
• Ambedkar advocated for the implementation of a reservation system, guaranteeing that a specific portion of government positions and educational slots were set aside for socially and economically disadvantaged groups. This initiative aimed to facilitate their access to education and job opportunities, contributing to their social and economic advancement.

Current Situation of Caste Discrimination in India

Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Ambedkar fought a long battle for social justice. He wanted to uproot untouchability from India and for this took the support of education and rights. Ambedkar worked in the interest of both the Dalits and women. However, untouchability has not ended yet. Even today many examples of untouchability can be found in socio-political contexts in villages. 

Every Dalit has not got his rights till now. Dr. Ambedkar hasn’t been the only person to revolt against inequality and social injustice towards the socially-oppressed classes. However, it did not lead to a substantial change and complete eradication of social discrimination in the country. 

At present, Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has successfully created such a society where only one caste exists – humanity. There is no place for any other discriminatory castes in the society built by Him. The followers of Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj perform marriages, gatherings, devotional practices, etc., without any caste discrimination.

What causes discrimination and injustice in society? The lack of a Complete Saint’s (Tatvdarshi Sant) discerning wisdom perforates the society, puncturing its social fabric and derailing true spiritual growth. A Complete Saint enlightens humans about the dire consequences of bad karma not just in this life, but also about its spiralling effect in subsequent lifetimes of a soul. 

True change can be effected solely by a Tatvdarshi Sant, for He alone possesses the power to guide us from the darkness of ignorance to the light of the unparalleled teachings of that One Supreme God Who created all souls.

Ambedkar Jayanti 2025 Quotes

Important quotes by Dr B.R. Ambedkar:

• “Life should be great rather than long.”
• “I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.”
• “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
• “If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.”
• “Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.”
• “Be Educated, Be Organized and Be Agitated.”
• “If I was asked to name any particular article in this Constitution as the most important–an article without which this Constitution would be a nullity–I could not refer to any other article except this one. It is the very soul of the Constitution and the very heart of it” (about Article 32)

Request to the Followers of Dr. Bhimrao on Ambedkar Jayanti 2025

Dr Bhimrao Ramji did a lot of work to uplift the Dalit community and did good to raise their standards. However, it did not serve the purpose of eradication of caste and discrimination in the country. Despite Dr. Ambedkar’s immense wordly contribution, the paramount responsibility of his human life remained unfulfilled.

■ Also Read: Ambedkar Jayanti: History of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj divulges the chief aim of a human life is to seek salvation by adopting the true worship of the singular Supreme God, Kabir. Unfortunately, Dr. Ambedkar could not fulfill the main aim which is to attain salvation. As a student needs a teacher to attain a degree from a reputed institute, similarly, for religious path and to understand the true worth of a human life, one must take the refuge of a True Saint.

Meaning of a Worthy Life

Life becomes meaningful when a person takes Naam Diksha (Initiation) from a Saint. But the devotion must be authentic and the Guru must be true. Supreme God Kabir Sahib Ji explains this in His verses that the entire life is useless till the time one does not take Naam Diksha (Initiation). The lines are as follows:

Ja din Satguru bhetiya, So din lekhe jaan |

Baaki samay vyarth gya, Bina Guru ke naam ||

So, it is clear from the above lines that one must take initiation in one’s life from the real Tatvdarshi Sant. 

What Is Eternal Devotion?

Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: The entire world has been misled on the way of worship by the priests to earn money. The Sanatan Dharma does not support a caste system like this. This has been explained by Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj in His pious spiritual discourses. He not only opened the door of devotion to everyone irrespective of caste, creed, color and gender, but also confronted those who support casteism. People are doing arbitrary practices which are not mentioned in our scriptures. In holy Bhagavad Gita ji chapter 9 verse 28, it is mentioned that one who performs worship according to the scriptures will attain benefits from me (narrator of holy Gita ji, Kaal Brahm) but abandoning home or doing Hatha Yoga is not the actual worship.

Satlok is the abode where no suffering, diseases, old age, fear, death, hate, trauma, poverty, problems are there. Only peace, equality, love, brotherhood, happiness, joy, youth, harmony are there. That is the place from which every soul belongs.

The Correct Way of Worship

There is evidence in holy Gita Ji chapter 15 verses 1-4 that a Tatvdarshi Sant would provide the true worship and His identity is also mentioned in it. Also, by practicing that way of worship, one can get liberated from the trap of Brahm (Kaal)

True Saint in Current Times

In the present era, Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj is the only True Saint Who provides the true mantras from our holy books. The other Saints are doing and teaching against our sacred scriptures and misleading their devotees to do the same. Hence, one should not waste time in doing wrong worship and must take refuge in Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj, the True Saviour of the world.

Saint Rampal Ji Is the Actual Reformer

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj’s significant initiatives have resulted in His followers living simple and meaningful lives. His large-scale endeavors for society are a reflection of His absolute justice, fair and inclusive persona.

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has always extended unconditional support in terms of relief material and food during natural disasters to those affected. Additionally, He is spearheading the dowry-free movement in India, successfully eradicating one social evils after another. Sant Rampal Ji’s Satlok Ashrams across the country welcome every individual equally without any discrimination which is evident in the uniform facilities offered to all. His efforts are touching the lives of millions. 

For Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, we all are His children where no one is rich or poor. He has removed the difference between rich & poor and has multiplied the magnitude of the teachings of Dr. BR Ambedkar through His initiatives, uprooting casteism completely. Sant Rampal Ji teaches us that we are all the children of a singular Supreme Creator – God Kabir. Believe in His words and know the real meaning of equality. To know more about His teachings download Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj app from the playstore.

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