Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2023: BR Ambedkar death anniversary today. All you need to know about
Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to B R Ambedkar on his death anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the welfare of the exploited and deprived. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Pujya Baba Saheb, along with being the architect of the Indian Constitution, was an immortal champion of social harmony, who dedicated his life to the welfare of the exploited and the deprived. My respectful obeisances to him today on his Mahaparinirvana day." December 6 marks the Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr.
B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Parinirvana represents a fundamental concept in Buddhism, signifying the attainment of nirvana or liberation during one's lifetime and even after death.
In Sanskrit, achieving nirvana posthumously or the release of the soul from the body after death is referred to as Parinirvana. The term "Parinibbana" in Pali is employed to convey the fulfilment of nirvana. Also Read: Watch | Tallest statue of Ambedkar outside India unveiled in US Ambedkar, hailing from a Dalit background, ascended to a prominent position in Indian politics, championing the rights of the underprivileged.
Since his passing in 1956, appreciation for his ideas has expanded. In addition to his pivotal role in drafting the Constitution as the chairman of the drafting committee, Dr Ambedkar also served as the Law and Justice Minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's initial cabinet Also read: ‘Even bad constitution may turn out to be good if…’, says CJI Chandrachud, hails Ambedkar Notably, his renunciation of Hinduism later became a source of inspiration for the Dalit Buddhist movement. Dr.
Ambedkar, a multifaceted figure, was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer, and prominent political leader. Dr. B.R.
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