From Fighting for Justice to Pioneering Visionary Change in India, Dive into These 5 Biographies of B.R. Ambedkar on Audible

This Ambedkar Jayanti, lets honour the legacy of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’. A visionary leader and social reformer, he championed equality for Dalits. He fought against oppression and played a critical role in shaping modern India. On his birth anniversary, delve into his inspiring journey through his notable works and biographies on Audible. From facing caste discrimination to becoming a celebrated jurist and economist, listen to how Ambedkar’s vision and actions continue to inspire generations.

The Radical in Ambedkar

Written by: Suraj Yengde – editor, Anand Teltumbde; Narrated by: Rajiv Dadia

This newly released audiobook seeks to unpack the radical in Ambedkar’s legacy by examining his life work from hitherto unexplored perspectives. Critically evaluating his thought and work, the essays in this book by notable figures discuss Ambedkar’s theory on minority rights, the consequences of the mass conversion of Dalits to Buddhism, Dalit oppression in the context of racism and anti-Semitism, and the value of his thought for Marxism and feminism, among other global concerns

The Untouchables

Written by: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar; Narrated by: Siddhartha Valicharla

This recently launched audiobook explains the origins and reasons behind the societal classification of the Untouchables. Drawn from Ambedkar’s historical research, he presents compelling conclusions questioning the marginalised status of Dalits in Indian society offering an explanation and evidence of how he arrived at them. A must-listen for those from the community, it is also intriguing for those eager to know more about the anti-caste struggle.

Ambedkar’s India

Written by: B.R. Ambedkar; Narrated by: Mishal Varma

Ambedkar’s India is a collection of three of B.R. Ambedkar’s most prominent speeches on caste and the Indian Constitution.  The three speeches – Annihilation of Caste, The Grammar of Anarchy and Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development spotlight the deep-rooted caste system in India and how it takes away from the cultural diversity of our country, his vision for Independent India and the design of the Indian social system. Listen in to uncover the enduring legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, whose relentless pursuit of social justice inspires and resonates across generations.

An Undelivered Speech: Annihilation of Caste

Written by: Dr B.R. Ambedkar; Narrated by: Siddhartha Valicharla

This audiobook features Babasaheb’s most famous speech, Annihilation of Caste, which was never delivered along with his paper, Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development, combined to form one cohesive audiobook, the way Babasaheb envisioned it.

Ambedkar and Buddhism, Annihilation of Caste

Written by: Urgyen Sangharakshita, Dr B. R. Ambedkar; Narrated by: Ratnadhya, Sagar Arya

Penned by the British-born Buddhist monk Urgyen Sangharakshita who knew Ambedkar and spent decades working with the Dalit community as the Untouchables became known, this audiobook offers a glimpse into a singular life which changed one of the largest nations on earth, and charts Ambedkar’s gradual move towards Buddhism which he saw as the best path for his people.