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26 Social Harmony

Vir Meghmaya was also a part of the history of this revolution,
to whom history owes a golden page.

Struggling for a Fearless Society
Dr. Babasaheb was a fearless revolutionary. His pain was

endless. In the background of the tyranny of a so-called golden
society, he wanted to uplift the Dalit community, but not through
a feeling of revenge. He did not say that one should grow by
hurting or killing others. “I will inspire the whole society to
present my truth and existence with all their might.” This
emotion was seen in his entire thinking.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was such a personality who
fought for the deprived. He fought for the rights of the Dalits.
He struggled for their self-respect and dignity. If there was
somebody who could sit amongst the Dalits and tell them the
harshest of truths, that was Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This
required immense courage and he displayed this. Those who
have studied the life of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar would be
aware of this fact. The Dalit ladies used to feel that if they wore
jewellery just like the women of higher classes, they too would
appear like them. About 100-150 years ago, they used to wear
with pride, jewellery made of gold, silver or even polished metal.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar told them to stop presenting this
facade. According to Babasaheb, “There is no need for this
facade. Just be what you are with self-confidence and courage.
Stand up with a straight look in your eyes and you too can be
great.” Babasaheb had the courage to say this. He used to tell
the Dalits to first study and struggle, and then do anything else.
He was also aware of the contribution that women could give
to social transformation. Hence, in the 1942 Convention of
Federation of Schedule Caste, he invited 20,000 untouchable
women. “Be clean. Stay away from evils. Educate your children
well and eradicate their inferiority complex. If you follow this
advice of mine, then you will be on the path of progress and
you will able to take the society on the path of development.”
Dr. Babasaheb did not stop by saying only this. He further said,
“You are the Lakshmi of the house. You have to be cautious that