Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer. Babasaheb, as he was commonly known, is remembered for his Dalit Buddhist movement and for fighting against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits). Every year, India observes December 6th as Mahaparinirvan Divas to mark his death anniversary. On his 67th death anniversary, tune in on Audible to listen to these five inspiring audiobooks to commemorate his memory and uphold the values he firmly believed in:
Written by Dr B.R. Ambedkar; Narrated by: Mishal Varma
This Audible Original is a collection of three of B.R. Ambedkar’s prominent speeches on Caste and The Indian Constitution, namely – ‘Annihilation of Caste,’ ‘The Grammar of Anarchy’ and ‘Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development’. The speeches offer an in-depth insight into the caste system in our country and will be an eye-opener for the listeners.
Written by Dr B.R. Ambedkar; Narrated by: Siddhartha Valicharla
Annihilation of Caste is one of the most important pieces of political writing. The speech remained undelivered in his lifetime and is revered by many. The audiobook is a must-listen on Audible; it gives us a clear glimpse into the history of social division and the unassailable efforts required for its restructuring.
Written by Payal Kapadia; Narrated by: Rohini Vij
This audiobook takes the listener through B.R. Ambedkar’s inspiring story – from a boy born to a poor Mahar family to growing into an eminent jurist, a brilliant politician, an astute economist, a committed anthropologist, a celebrated historian, and a distinguished philosopher. This thrilling narrative sheds light on the lesser-known facts of Babasaheb’s engaging life story.
Written by Suraj Yengde; Narrated by Siddhanta Pinto
In this path-breaking audiobook, Suraj Yengde challenges the deep-seated beliefs about Caste and unpacks its many layers. It reveals how Caste crushes human creativity and is strikingly similar to other forms of oppression, such as race, Caste, and gender. This heart-wrenching audiobook is also a reflection on the divisions that exist within the Dalit community.
Written by Urgyen Sangharakshita, Dr B.R. Ambedkar; Narrated by Ratnadhya, Sagar Arya
This Audible Original gives an insight into the extraordinary life led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. It shares insights about his gradual move towards Buddhism, which, according to him, was the best path for people. The audiobook also includes one of the profound speeches of Babasaheb-Annihilation of Caste, which was never delivered but published in 1936.
