Is Dr. Ambedkar’s Buddhism Fake Buddhism? | A Navayana Critique | Culture minus Sanskar Video Essay

[@PruthviPanchal123]

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[@indieA]

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[@user-ub5nw4zc3q]

I'm buddhist from sri lanka 🇱🇰 ☸️🙏 l'm respect for dr.ambedkar !!! My idea is navyana buddhism is need for present society !!! Proud to be Boudha !!!

[@indieA]

Thanks for reaching out! Sri Lanka has such a rich history of Theravada Buddhism. Stick around.

[@lusanbeob9328]

Buddhism was not even a religion it was spread of knowledge to attain enlightenment . People made it a religion

[@adityamore8539]

On 13th October 1956 before the day of Buddhist Conversion Ceremony, Dr. Ambedkar was interviewed by an English newspaper called “Hitawada”. Hitawada representive :- “Will the Neo-Buddhists follow traditional Buddhism or follow a religion that is in harmony with modern conditions?” Dr. Ambedkar :- They will follow the religion that the Buddha taught himself. They will not engage themselves in the differences of Buddhism. Because that led to the creation of the Mahayana and Vajrayana or other similar sects. This is a type of a Navayana (New Vehicle) only. Again after the day of Buddhist Conversion Ceremony, he was interviewed by well known Maharashtrian Novelist Gajanan Tryambak Madkholkar at Sham Hotel, Nagpur. Madkholkar said, “I think what you said yesterday will not be liked by the traditional Buddhist Scholar’s.” Ambedkar replied, “I never say anything to be liked or unliked by anybody. I speak only what I think is right. That is why I made it very clear in the press conference that my Buddhism is different from both the Hinayana and Mahayana sects. If you like, call it Navayana. Madkholkar asked, “Then why not call this sect Bhimayana?” Ambedkar laughed and said, “If you want to call it that, you are free to call, but I won't say it. I'm a small man. I have not given the world any new ideas. All I know is that His Dharmachakra had been suspended in this country for the last thousand years, I had the luck of restarting it. You Hindus, because of your suicidal attitude, allowed Christianity and Islam to come to this country and grow. So much so that time to tear the country apart came. On the contrary, Buddhism, which is the most rational superior religion, emerged in this land, you have driven this Indian religion into exile. I brought that religion back to its home and I'm proud of that. You Hindus thought that, by declaring conversion, I have placed an axe on your religion, on culture and on the country. But now you know that my conversion is pure Indian and that's going to be the reason for the glory of Indian culture. On October of 1935, I announced the conversion. During that time you people abused me. But twenty years from now, you may have come to realize that, in regards of loyalty over India, I am nothing less than you people. Maybe I am more loyal than you. Because this country has given the philosophical gift to the whole world in the form of Buddhism, that you Hindus foolishly rejected. I donated it back to this country, I'm happy and proud of it. In the introduction of the book “Buddha and His Dhamma” he wrote- “The urge to write this book has a different origin. In 1951, the Editor of the Mahabodhi Society’s Journal of Calcutta asked me to write an article for the Vaishak Number. In that article I argued that the Buddha’s Religion was the only religion which a society awakened by science could accept, and without which it would perish. I also pointed out that for the modern world Buddhism makes a slow advance is due to the fact that its literature is so vast that no one can read the whole of it. That it has no such thing as a Bible, as the Christians have, is its greatest handicap. On the publication of this article, I recieved many calls, written and oral, to write such a book. It is in response to these calls that I have undertaken the task.” He wrote the book so that the new Buddhist people can easily understand Buddhism. The holy book “Buddha And His Dhamma” was written using Pali (Theravada) Buddhist literature, Sanskrit and Chinese (Mahayana) Buddhist literature. I am giving names of the list of books Dr. Ambedkar used to write “Buddha And His Dhamma”. Anguttara Nikaya. (Pali Theravada text) Majjhima Nikaya. ( Pali Theravada text) Samyutta Nikaya. ( Pali Theravada text) Lalita Vistara. (Sanskrit Mahayana Text) Nidana Katha. (Pali Theravada text) Jataka Atthakatha. (Pali Theravada text) Buddhacharita. (Sanskrit Mahayana Text) Vinaya Pitaka. (Pali Theravada text) Mahavastu. (Sanskrit Mahayana Text) Dashabhumika Sutra. (Sanskrit Mahayana Text) Digha Nikaya. (Pali Theravada text) Dhammapada. [Khuddaka Nikaya] (Pali Theravada text) Theragatha. (Pali Theravada text) Chinese Agamas. (Early Buddhist text) Yogachara Bhumi Shastra. (Sanskrit Mahayana Text) Sutta Nipata. (Pali Theravada text) Manoratha Purani. (Pali Theravada text) Vimana Vatthu. (Pali Theravada text) Theri Gatha. (Pali Theravada text) Vatthugatha. (Pali Theravada text) Avatamsaka Sutra. (Sanskrit Mahayana Text) Sukhavati Vyuha Bhashya. (Sanskrit Mahayana Text) Hence, he combined all the important teachings of both Hinayana (Theravada) and Mahayana. His version of Buddhism is a combination of both Theravada and Mahayana. Apart from that the so called “Navayana” Buddhism has a socially engaged aspect to it. The believers are neither completely focused on Arhatship nor on Buddhahood, they are focused on how to eradicate the Dukkha that exists in the world. Nibbana to them is “enough control over passion to establish a kingdom of righteousness”. People should be aware of the false information that is present on Wikipedia regarding Navayana Buddhism. Never expect completely authentic information on Wikipedia. It appears on Wikipedia page of Navayana Buddhism that it rejects doctrines of Renunciation and Monastic life, Karma, Rebirth, Meditation, Nibbana, Realms of Existence, Four Noble Truths - ideas found in the major traditions of Buddhism. These things are totally wrong. Dr. Ambedkar explained teachings of Karma, Rebirth, Meditation, Nibbana, Four Noble Truths, etc in the Buddhist Bible. He did not reject Renunciation of Buddha, he gave a different explanation about Buddha’s Mahabhinishkramana, he also explained Monastic Order (both of Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis) and the 227 Vinaya rules they follow. There is an All India level Buddhist Bhikkhu Sangha organisation of the monks of Navayana. They are ordained according to Theravadin manner. Dr. Ambedkar did not explain the Buddhist cosmology of 31 Realms of Existence, but he did explain how Buddha was approached by the Sahampati Brahma from the Brahma loka who appeared before Buddha after He achieved Enlightenment and the dialogue between them. Dr. Ambedkar also explained some discourses which Buddha gave to the Deva’s , Naga kings such as Nagaraja Kala, Nagaraja Muchalinda, and Yakkha Alavaka, etc These facts are enough to prove that Ambedkar’s interpreted Buddhism is not different from Traditional Buddhism. It is a Socially Engaged Buddhism with all the important teachings of Hinayana (Theravada) and Mahayana. “Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam”.🙏🙏

[@indieA]

This is brilliant- thanks for compiling and putting it together so thoughtfully.

[@buddhaschild.007]

Thankyou

[@Quotes_lifechanging_]

HINDUS WILL NEVER LEAVE A SINGLE POINT TO CRITICISE DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR

[@aniruddhaardalkar2186]

👌

[@ravindrapratapsingh4634]

Dr. Baba saheb was the true legend. He saw the society in different way . Whatever he predicted is going to come true.

[@johnjacobastoriv688]

😂😂😂

[@amigos2841]

As a Pureland Buddhist (which is Mahayana) practitioner I am fascinated by Navavana Buddhism, seems more political but at end of the day they are still part of the Buddhist family

[@sachin3049]

Buddhism is the way of showing Truth within oneself and between all living beings. Buddhism was counter revolution to vydhik Dharma.. after Asoka's conversion to Buddhism India was the most powerful country and also has high trade and ethics, happiness. Asoka conquered by peace, no king in the universe who has conquered the world by peace. Buddhism can be interpreted in many ways social, economic, political. Ambedkar also talked about Vipassana. He also accepted four Noble truths, 8-fold path, and tipitaka( where he found Buddha was democratic as well)

[@indieA]

Not sure about Asoka being completely non-violent. :) But we get the gist of what you’re trying to say. Yes Ambedkar spoke about Vipassana. But ultimately his interpretation was different. We have mentioned his acceptance of the 8-fold path. But he did not accept the Four Noble Truths. Also interesting that you list his acceptance of the Tripitaka as well- can you please send across a source or a reference to that bit? It will contribute to our learning as well. Thanks for commenting. Stick around. Cheers! :)

[@sachin3049]

@@indieA After Conversion Asoka was non-violent, you'll find those books in few Buddhist monasteries around the world. In Buddha and Karl Marx his interpretation on suffering of 4 Noble Truths was on economic side. He supported all 4 Noble Truth, 8 fold path, tipitaka. Please read the books written by Ambedkar. It's a task for you;) All the best

[@honest_bishop5905]

@@sachin3049 Asoka was definitely not non violent after converting. The kalinga war actually happened after his conversion, and there is at least one recognized genocide of Jains committed after kalinga

[@sachin3049]

@@honest_bishop5905 In which year?

[@sudipsanyal9420]

Ashoka killed Jains , Ajiviks and supporters of Mahayana. And you say that je was "Buddhist" LOL

[@Abhijit9703]

Even Dalai lama considered Dr.B.R. Ambedkar as a great Buddhist.

[@indieA]

Did he? Can you please share some references?

[@blockbyblock3481]

I'm appearing for CSE, and such topics are very helpful and thought provoking for exam pov too, thanks. Keep them coming.

[@indieA]

Nice to hear from you! :) More will keep coming. We ain’t going nowhere. Spread the word about us as always. Cheers!

[@stevesmith-fs2cn]

buddhism started as a social revolution against the attrocities of brahmanis in indo-aryan society it's slogan is "bahujan hitaya, bahujana sukhaya", buddhist revolution is a war strategy over brahmanism. >panchasheela >astangamargh >dashaparamithi >dhammachakra pravarthana these four things comprisese the soul of buddhist revolution.and i am not bother to say that buddhism is a social revolution, not individual revolution. as individual revolution-charvaka school, jainism etc class struggle is primary thing for a social change.I stand with Bodhisattva Ambedkar's interpretation of buddhism. by the way "acharya nagarjuna " second most prominent figure in buddhism, but not given status of bodhisattva,Bodhisattva Ambedkar third prominent figure in buddhism given the status of Bodhisattva, when he was alive. Jai Bhim.

[@indieA]

Well, we made a video on it and cited a bunch of references. You are obviously free to believe what you want to. Btw, there are no ‘most prominent figures’ in Buddhism. Everyone is accorded respect and revered irrespective of their philosophy and schools. If Nagarjuna is mentioned, then so should Padmasanbhava, Ashvaghosha among countless others. Also a Bodhisattva meant very different things during Nagarjuna’s time. The modern day interpretation of the term is influenced by Madhyamika school, which wasn’t around during Nagarjuna’s time because he was busy FOUNDING IT. With all due respect to the great Dr. Ambedkar, he was not a Bodhisattva- not in the very least. He wouldn’t be considered an Arhat even by the Theravadins. Peace.

[@DeadPool-fk6ix]

The most educated buddhisht in world is Br. Ambedker ❤️

[@harshvardhannegi700]

😂

[@billybutcher6504]

@Subho Deep Thakur Symbol of Knowledge and No. 1 Scholar in the World DR AMBEDKAR. Lol

[@billybutcher6504]

@@harshvardhannegi700 Symbol of Knowledge, No.1 Scholar in the World, Boddhistsatva also known as to be Modern Buddha non other than DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR.

[@savitar8002]

Most educated bullshit*

[@naughtypotato5243]

​@@billybutcher6504such a shame u r comparing Buddha with Ambedkar. Ambedkar didn't have 1% of the enlightenment that Buddha had. A year ago comment but I cldnt control from replying

[@godaditya230]

Bro thanks for making video on this subject. Your explanation of great. I shared this video with my American buddhist scholar friend, he also said Ambedkar's navayana is valid as a new vehicle. It is really valid.

[@therajaofashbourne8483]

an interesting thing to note is most ambedkite buddhists agree with both the og four noble truths etc and ambedkar's class reading, as both perspectives are present in The Buddha and His Dharma - he just didnt want dalits to blame themselves for all suffering or say it's always inevitable

[@asanvigyan9275]

Once we refer to the Maslow's heirarchy of needs, we can see how Ambedkar's emphasis on physiological & self esteem needs, and Buddha's self actualization $ self transcendence needs do not compete but align in the same direction. Also we have to keep in mind that Buddha started his life as a prince and saw primarily individual level suffering. He and his family were always revered not ridiculed. Ambedkar faced societal discrimination and his community still faces discrimination and boycott at many levels. Unless that is not uprooted, you cannot sit under a Bodhi tree safely and practice meditation! In my opinion Buddha should be very glad that Ambedkar finally took the New Vehicle, threw out the redundant parts, and re-energized it to emancipate the masses.

[@indieA]

Thanks for your comment. It’s a very interesting perspective indeed! There are so many ways to interpret Navayana. Sadly, whether it’s for or against, much of the talk surrounding this concept lacks any in-depth discourse. Cheers!

[@asanvigyan9275]

@@indieA Partly the problem is Dr Ambedkar passed away pretty soon after initiating formally as a Buddhist. I am sure if he lived 10 more years many of his ideas would have come to light. However there are others who too think in the same line and focus more on "living a holistic examined life" aspect of Buddhism and not just as an esoteric monastic dogmatic doctrine. Buddha never assigned any successor and never made any ultimate truth claims that many of the traditional Buddhists do and fall prey to sectarian divide. One can refer to Stephen Batchelor's Skeptical Buddhism which aligns more with Navayana than any traditional model and he for that matter has been trained in these schools for decades and chose to highlight the pragmatic and ethical aspect of Buddha.

[@asanvigyan9275]

Well it is true that Dr Ambedkar might have not spent much time on the "no self" aspect of Buddhism. At the same time even the seasoned Buddhist and Buddha were never free of a social self identity either as a bhikkhu, arhat, Lama, or any such role. Ambedkar too is referring to the enforced social identity of communities that has been one of the root causes of suffering and annihilation of caste would lead to cessation of that suffering. In one form Ambedkar did embody the teaching of Buddhism is in the way he galvanized such a huge community in a peaceful yet assertive way when dealing with multiple oppressors be it British, Muslims or Caste Hindus. All his criticism towards caste Hindus and so called "Hatred" were towards actual injustice being meted out to them and he never resorted to unnecessary violence nor promoted it.

[@indieA]

Dr. Ambedkar passed away too soon, yes. Navayana doesn’t have any centralised holy text in that sense- just some loose essays along with his ‘Buddha and his Dhamma’ which many argue to be ‘the scripture’ when it’s really a treatise with mild commentary; it was published posthumously. So a religious movement wasn’t crystallised by Babasaheb in his time. But that’s what’s common between him and the Buddha. Buddhism has always been carried forward by followers and their interpretations. Your point on Arhats, Lamas and other initiates giving up their social identity is true but it’s not connected to the Anatta doctrine directly. Either way, one can argue this is the real revolution instead of uniting under one’s pre-conceived social identities and holding onto them while working to overthrow oppression. These are very different orientations. Buddha may have been privileged enough to only look at the problem of Suffering in individual light but the Sangha does solve that problem in many ways. He never asked to overthrow oppressive forces. That’s the point. It’s amazing how Dr. Ambedkar critiqued Caste Hinduism, Islam and British Imperialism but not many credit his aversion to Communism as well. He charted his own path, really. Thanks for highlighting Skepticial Buddhism. Will check it out. Many praised Early Buddhism as the Skeptical school of Dharmic Philosophies along with the Neti Neti doctrine. The west had Pyrrhosim while the East had Buddhism. Both schools had a lot of cross-cultural exchanges as well in the ancient world. Just one last point- Early Buddhism already had a very strong ethical aspect which practitioners consider as the base requirements to initiate the quest for Nirvana. Pragmatism on the other hand has been a challenge since Gautama Buddha’s time. Good talk! :)

[@asanvigyan9275]

@@indieA kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpnPm5KJip6Gd6c A reference to Secular/skeptical buddhism...Stephen Batchelor has been a monk for long time in traditional set up as well...as you said he too quotes Pyrrhoism...one way to see social justice movement is seeing the entire humanity as a sangha and taking eradication of suffering from personal subjective to interpersonal inter-subjective realm...

[@hansbingolanda104]

Love❤that ur channel is covering such topics which are otherwise relegated on twitter muddled with fights and name calling. I hope more channels like these come up that covers the story of bharat and it's people. I'd love if you made some content on Sri Aurobindo Ghosh and his philosophy

[@indieA]

This country deserves better for sure- especially given its rich cultural heritage with respect to debate and dialogue. It’s sad to see it devolving. Our content has always been a reaction to the decline in discourse. We will continue to keep posting more such content. Glad you liked the video. :)

[@billybutcher6504]

"Buddhism is mere religion which has ability to change according to time which no other religion can claim to"-DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR. Even Buddha said, "Do not go by oral tradition, by lineage of teachings, by hearsay, by collection of scriptures, by logical reasoning, by inferential reasoning, by reasoned cognition, by accepting of a view after pondering it. But, when u know for urself that things are wholesome, things are blameless, things are praised by wise; these things, if accepted and undertaken, lead to the welfare of happiness, then u should live in accordance with them"-Buddha. DR AMBEDKAR did phenomenal work by making Buddhism relevant for the contemporary world. JAI BHIM 💙💙💙 NAMO BUDDHAY 😊🙏

[@Cinema.lovers]

Dr. Ambedkar had adopted Buddhism as a liberating tool for Dalits. His aim behind it was to liberate Dalits from the hellish caste system of Hinduism and usher them into a casteless Buddhist social order. It was not only a change of religion but a way to economic and mental liberation of Dalits. Dr. Ambedkar had left Hinduism on 14th October, 1956 along with 5 lakhs (0.50 million) Dalits & adopted Buddhism, a religion based on liberty, equality and fraternity. Through it he aimed at ending sub- caste division of Dalits and unite them under a single identity as Buddhists. It was expected that after departure of Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist conversion movement will gain momentum and more and more Dalits will leave the Hindu fold to join Buddhists. He had established Bhartiya Bauddh Mahasabha (Indian Buddhist Association) to carry forward the movement of Buddhist conversion. During his lifetime many Buddhist conversions were arranged in different states and a large number of Dalits left Hinduism and switched over to Buddhism. It has been established that Dalits who have adopted Buddhism have progressed much more than Dalits who continue to be Hindus. It is quite evident from the statistics of 2011 Census Report. According to these figures the Sex- Ratio of Buddhist men and women is 985 as compared with 939 of Hindus, 951 of Muslims and 903 of Sikhs. The Sex- Ratio of 0-6 years Buddhist girls and boys is 933 as compared to 913 of Hindus and 828 of Sikhs. According to this Census the Literacy Rate of Buddhists is 81.3 % as compared with 73.3 % of Hindus and 68.5% of Muslims. Similarly Work Participation Rate of Buddhists is 41.3 % as compared with 41 % of Hindus, 32.6 % of Muslims and 36.3 % of Sikhs. These statistics show that sex-ratio, literacy rate and work participation rate of Buddhists is much higher than Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs which shows that Buddhism has helped them in their development. The above analysis clearly establishes that Buddhism has helped Dalits in their development. It has brought a qualitative change in their lives. They have left the old dirty professions. Their living standard has improved and their family lives have changed for better. Hence it was expected that with positive influence of Buddhism, more and more Dalits will leave Hinduism and convert to Buddhism and their population will increase considerably.

[@indieA]

Missed this comment in the morning. We just hope you have actually watched our video, because our critique is on whether Navayana can be integrated into the larger Buddhist Canon; and if it can be considered as a legitimate school of Buddhism. The video is not a critique or an analysis to see if Buddhism is working or not working or not going to work for Dalits across demographic parameters. Having said that, thanks for the detailed analysis. While the parameters you have quoted (without getting into the source material details and legitimacy of the data) clearly favour Buddhism, you will also need to understand the saliency/ incidence of Buddhism among Dalits versus Hinduism and Sikhism respectively. The base may be really low for Buddhism which could skew the data both ways. Can you help with that data as well?

[@indieA]

Also, the qualitative angle could be merely subjective, but the sense of cohesive community that Navayana brings with it might help in this regard- so no questions/ objections to that claim.

[@kanthraj5646]

Navayana is only for oppressed community's. According to the our needs and struggle he interpreted. You guys always criticize him. Anyhow we are Indian's firstly and lastly..

[@indieA]

Well we are not criticising Dr. Ambedkar. We are critiquing him. There is a world of difference between the two. We just wanted to explain the different orientation Navayana takes on. Also, we don’t believe Ambedkar’s Buddhism is only for the oppressed communities. It’s a massive movement for any Buddhist practitioner who wants to be socially engaged enough to be able to make a difference.

[@Rocky..1343]

@@indieA I belief that Ambedkar Buddhist is fake. Other sects doesn't accept there Buddhism is true path

[@rorsonff3196]

@@Rocky..1343 yeah true

[@billybutcher6504]

@@Rocky..1343 Fake 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 its not ur vedas to be fake. Buddhism is scientific religion. "Nothing is permanent in this world, everything is bound to change and this is law of impermanence" -Buddha. BABASAHEB merely made Buddhas teaching relevant for contemporary world to accept, so u go and learn about Buddhism first. Its not like ur shastras which are infallible coz it holds divine authority of fake god, however, Buddhism has no concept of god, its scientific,it allows freedon implausible to ur religion and gets change according to time.

[@godbutcher72]

@@Rocky..1343 aur real Buddhism kya hai bhai btayega jara thoda🤨

[@jayn7817]

When Ambedkar chose Buddhism he also made sure that the Hinayana Buddhism should be modified to Navyan because of the time we SCT ST and OBC were living In. The SC ST OBC were living in the worst atmosphere of the Indian era. Full of discriminations, not allowed in public places such as wells temples schools. They were basically untouchables. Due to this Ambedkar made sure to teach a new lesson to self called high caste Brahmins and thus Navyana was born. Which was a modified wheel of Dhamma for SC ST and Obc unity. Also Buddhism was divided in two wheels after the death of Buddha which was Mahayana and Hinayana. Hinayana was the true form of Buddhism. If you probably don't know then Hinayana Buddhists most of them are forefathers of Shudras because they were allowed to eat the meat of only already dead animal. Which was considered untouchable by Brahmins as they were killing animals in Bali Paratha of which buddha already criticized. Buddhists ate meat of only dead animals if they were eating. Also Buddha ate meat. Since the Navyana was made for the equality to fight against the tyranny of Brahmins and the Bhatt's of temples who were direct responsible for spreading hate, discrimination and also violence. against women and Shudras and Atishudras. If casteism doesn't exist then go and read the case of Hathras. Also the case when a Brahmin priest raped a 6 year old girl in the temple premises. Hinduism is fragile and will fall because of these Brahmins.

[@indieA]

Thanks for taking time out and typing such a long detailed comment! Can you please help with the sources for the following- 1. Division of the two wheels as claimed by you? We ask this because Mahayana is widely considered to have developed centuries after the Buddha. 2. Where is it stated that Theravadins’ (we prefer this term to Hinayana) forefathers were shudras? We ask this because from our research, the early adopters of Buddhism were from urbanised cultures with higher castes converting initially. Also, we have never said anywhere in the video that Casteism doesn’t exist. That has nothing to do with this video. Our critique is on philosophical, spiritual and metaphysical grounds only to assess if Navayana and Buddhism are compatible. The sources requested above would really help. Cheers!

[@indieA]

Hi Jay. Your comment got deleted. Could you repost, please?

[@billybutcher6504]

Thanks for sharing ur knowledge, I do really appretiate it!🙏😊

[@sidk4696]

Buddhism is not a religion it's a Dharm

[@PrakashG470]

READ: Constitution of India, Article 25(2)(b) Explanation II..... Buddhist are Hindus - Dr BR AMBEDKAR

[@worlddata8982]

India has only 1% of World Buddhist population. 99% Buddhists live in countries outside of India like Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Mongolia, South Korea, North Korea, etc. So, Constitution of India can't decide Buddhists are Hindus.

[@PrakashG470]

@@worlddata8982 yes.. If you check Buddhist of Japan, Korea etc.... Who does they worship?... They worship God's of Sanatan Dharma....why? Because not only indian Constitutionaly but culturally and historically also Buddhist are Hindus.... Read: Supreme court Judgement AIR 1966 SC 1127:- which clearly says that, *"Hindu is not a Religion; it's a lifestyle. Hinduism is impossible to define, It has an inclusive nature and it may broadly be described as a way of life and nothing more* Reference: *Supreme Court of India AIR 1966 SC 1127*

[@worlddata8982]

@@PrakashG470 Buddhists are non-theists. Buddhists don't believe in a creator, almighty and immortal Gods like Hindus. According to the Buddhism, Gods means just creatures in heavens. They are also suffering in the life cycle like us. Buddhists worship to some Hindu gods because Buddhists believe there's a chance to they exist. Buddhism isn't about worship to Gods. So, It don't make Buddhists Hindu. Buddhism is a different religion from Hinduism since from it's beginning.

[@shobhadongre3469]

Buddhist sikh jain and so called hindus are under a hindi article Except jews Muslim and Christianity and some ST caste are no under Hindu. 💙

[@PrakashG470]

@@shobhadongre3469 Yes.... Hindu is cultural identity of Indians. Dharma is one i e. Sanatan. Pantha (पंथ) are many e.g. Buddhist, Jain, Shaiv, Vaishnav, Sikh etc etc. all Indigenous dharmic traditions are Hindu.

[@Vibhav_Kumar_2116]

True Buddhism first time Explained

[@rorsonff3196]

Hahaha lol true Buddhism ?

[@billybutcher6504]

@@rorsonff3196 "Buddhism is mere religion which has an ability to change according to time"- DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR. Buddha also said, " nothing is permanent, everything is bound to change according to time and this is law of impermanence". BABASAHEB merely made Buddhism relevant for the contemporary society by utterly orienting Dhamma to lay community rather than confining whole Dhamma to monastics only.

[@rorsonff3196]

@@billybutcher6504 things which are changing they cannot be true real truth is which doesn't change which is always there n that is way that Buddha told to take nirvan ambedkar Buddhism is stupid n propaganda

[@ranjanrajput4233]

Well, Here comes the spark of perfect debate I have been waiting for. Keep up the good work. I am pleased to watch the entire video which was thought provoking. Really man u nailed it.

[@indieA]

Hahaha thanks man. Glad you liked it. Would love to extend this debate moving forward as well. Politico-theology! Good to hear from you again. Like we promised, we’ll be making more and more videos- and try and make them as long as the subject matter permits. Do share this video with everyone and spread the word (and the love!). Happy Holi weekend!

[@ranjanrajput4233]

@@indieA Yeah Same to you mate. Happy Holi. Glad u remembered me.

[@indieA]

We don’t forget people who have supported us for so long! See you around. Stay safe.

[@sanilyadav1450]

@@indieA BUDDHISM IS NOT CRAST MATERIALISM NOT ULTRA METAPHYSICAL.... IT IS ETHICAL..... READ DR. AMBEDKAR'S BOOK BUDDHA OR KARL MARX WHERE HE REJECTED MARX AND HIS APPROACH TO SOLVE... IN HIS LAST PARAGRAPH SAID *It has been claimed that the Communist Dictatorship in Russia has wonderful achievements to its credit. There can be no denial of it. That is why I say that a Russian Dictatorship would be good for all backward countries. But this is no argument for permanent Dictatorship. Humanity does not only want economic values, it also wants spiritual values to be retained. Permanent Dictatorship has paid no attention to spiritual values and does not seem to intend to. Carlyle called Political Economy a Pig Philosophy. Carlyle was of course wrong. For man needs material comforts" But the Communist Philosophy seems to be equally wrong for the aim of their philosophy seems to be fatten pigs as though men are no better than pigs. Man must grow materially as well as spiritually. Society has been aiming to lay a new foundation was summarised by the French Revolution in three words, Fraternity, Liberty and Equality. The French Revolution was welcomed because of this slogan. It failed to produce equality. We welcome the Russian Revolution because it aims to produce equality. But it cannot be too much emphasised that in producing equality society cannot afford to sacrifice fraternity or liberty. Equality will be of no value without fraternity or liberty. It seems that the three can coexist only if one follows the way of the Buddha. Communism can give one but not all.*

[@sanilyadav1450]

@@indieA DR. AMBEDKAR WAS NOT MATERIALISTIC NEITHER RELIGIOUS BLIND BIGOT............... IN VARIOUS BOOKS GODS MIGHT HAVE SAVED US.... RELIGION IS IMPORTANT FOR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS.......THAT WAS HIS CALL.

[@letsplay4410]

कल्पित तो अल्लाह राम है इतिहास तो बुद्ध का है😎✌

[@sanketanayak2150]

Your ego kill your wisdom --- Shree RAM

[@savitar8002]

Chamar

[@ABCXYZ-dt4pd]

This statement was not needed Namo Buddhay 🙏

[@abhinnakhale7520]

Hago gukhaye😇

[@Patr600]

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[@sampuspitakumarajiva8930]

thank you sooo much for makin’ this video. I also had this question. Now I get good guidance from this video.Just one recommendation, please use the original sanskritic/pali pronunciation and not the anglicised version.

[@indieA]

Our pleasure. Glad you liked it. Stick around. We have many more videos lined up as well. Cheers! :)

[@indieA]

Sorry forgot to address your feedback about the pronunciations- we will definitely try and do it the traditional way in the future! :)

[@kriu3007]

@@indieA जिस आदमी की दो-दो बीवियां थी वह आदमी संस्कारी कहां से हो सकता है जो आदमी अपनी बीवी का नहीं हो सका वह लोगों का क्या होगा देश की क्रांतिकारी में जिसका कोई योगदान नहीं वह व्यक्ति क्यों होगा भाई कुछ किया भी नहीं इसने तो हमारे देश के लिए दूसरे देशों का चौराहे हुए संविधान रख लिया संविधान भी नहीं बना पाया ढंग से उसमें इतने सारे संशोधन हो गए मतलबी क्या है ऐसे व्यक्ति का शुरू में दलित लोगों के लिए लड़ाई लड़ी पर जैसे ही राजनीति में पहुंच गया तो मलाई खाने लगा राजनेता कभी किसी के बाप के सभी नहीं हुए मैं पहले भी मैं पहले भी जनता को लूटते थे और आज भी जनता को लूट रहे

[@sidhantmanu4486]

Dr. Ambedkar navyana is quite different from pure buddha's teachings

[@preethikshetty7992]

Thanks a lot had so many doubts before watching this video many of them covered by you Loved the way you had a rational view on this and facts presented were well researched!!

[@indieA]

Glad you found it insightful! Cheers! :)

[@tooearly4616]

brilliant work here. Thank you for your efforts!

[@indieA]

Thanks so much. Do stick around! Cheers.

[@vimleshkumarkanaujiya]

Have you ever noticed why did he choose to create Navayana?. You must have adequate knowledge of what is true or false. He rejected but didn't freeze us to not choose other sects of Buddhism. Now our people are also moving towards monastic principles. His vision was to ready untouchables for social and economic development, not ritualistic development. So he thought what we think is right. According to my experience, liberty is not possible in Hinduism. Numerous volumes of the Buddhist scriptures are exploited and only Therāvadā scriptures are real evidence. Everything has a cause. What is your root cause for making this video?

[@indieA]

Our root cause for making this video is our love for Indian culture and exploring everything it has to offer. We don’t care about labels and whatnot. We go where research takes us. And yes we noticed quite a few things about Dr. Ambedkar- more than enough to make video to critique his views on Buddhism.

[@vimleshkumarkanaujiya]

@@indieA Satyamev Jayate.

[@indieA]

Amen, brother! Stick around. Cheers! :)

[@gingerchutney1638]

"Liberty is not possible in Hinduism" the sanyasis in the past and the present would disagree with you, and one thing that i would like to add is that when you view something with a political motive, you just perceive the black and white and miss out the shades of grey in between. Also, you sound like a prophet believing monotheist when you denounce an ancient scripture and claim only a specific text to be the non-distorted "true message"

[@eternal2780]

@@gingerchutney1638 bro it's not his fault there're so many propaganda channel ,against hindusim by Ambedkar Buddhist they make spread fake knowledge about Hinduism

[@adityaguru6654]

Navayana cannot be even considered as Buddhism. He rejects some of the core teachings of the Buddha.

[@Cinema.lovers]

Just one question to this channel- Have you read the BUDDHA AND HIS DHAMMA properly ????

[@indieA]

Welcome to our channel. On your question- do you have a point to make? We have listed down our references in the description.

[@dawnforjustice]

I have read. Babasaheb never created Navayana. Baba saheb died very early after converting to buddhism. So, he couldn't spread the dhamma in right way. His next generation spoiled everything he had done. If ambedkar would have lived 5 more year, real buddhism would have spread all over

[@iUtkarsh21]

Gautam Buddha Never Said He is God Neither he makes his own religion but when you search you will get Buddhism is spritual practice.

[@dr.ashavanithakur5800]

It is well established now that Ambedkar has established a new dhamma ,that Ambedkar Dhamma.

[@anirbanbhattacharjee4188]

Religion or sect of any religion is made by religious figures A politician, who is not a religious figure, can't make any new religion or new sect of any existing religion. PERIOD

[@nishansitoula4922]

Dr. Ambedkar was part of protestant Buddhism, there was a search for " Scientific Buddha" by foreigners during the colonial era. He was exposed only with to this Orientalist point of view, and the basis of his view has risen from this background. Very well researched video 👍. Relying on linear scientific materialism will not give the full picture of Buddhism, rather a false one. Sravakayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana all are original Buddhism as per the karmic connection. Saying Theravada is original is also an orientalist idea.

[@NylonStrings83]

when Ambedkar teaches his followers I reject Rama and Krishna and when he openly burns manu smirti I wonder why he was never charged under ipc

[@wastedlife9864]

Hats off to editing, bgm, animation, aesthetics,visuals etc but you wrong on interpreting br Ambedkar's interpretation of Buddhsism

[@indieA]

Thanks so much. We work very hard on our production and scripts. :) On us being wrong, could you elaborate, please?

[@adultreview7440]

@@indieA Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (“the Buddha”) more than 2,500 years ago in India. With about 470 million followers, scholars consider Buddhism one of the major world religions. Its practice has historically been most prominent in East and Southeast Asia, but its influence is growing in the West. Many Buddhist ideas and philosophies overlap with those of other faiths. Followers of Buddhism don’t acknowledge a supreme god or deity. They instead focus on achieving enlightenment-a state of inner peace and wisdom. When followers reach this spiritual echelon, they’re said to have experienced nirvana. The religion’s founder, Buddha, is considered an extraordinary man, but not a god. The word Buddha means “enlightened.” The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, meditation and wisdom. Buddhists often meditate because they believe it helps awaken truth. There are many philosophies and interpretations within Buddhism, making it a tolerant and evolving religion. Some scholars don’t recognize Buddhism as an organized religion, but rather, a “way of life” or a “spiritual tradition.” Buddhism encourages its people to avoid self-indulgence but also self-denial. Buddha’s most important teachings, known as The Four Noble Truths, are essential to understanding the religion. Buddhists embrace the concepts of karma (the law of cause and effect) and reincarnation (the continuous cycle of rebirth). Followers of Buddhism can worship in temples or in their own homes. Buddhist monks, or bhikkhus, follow a strict code of conduct, which includes celibacy. There is no single Buddhist symbol, but a number of images have evolved that represent Buddhist beliefs, including the lotus flower, the eight-spoked dharma wheel, the Bodhi tree and the swastika (an ancient symbol whose name means "well-being" or "good fortune" in Sanskrit). He decided to give up his lavish lifestyle and endure poverty. When this didn’t fulfill him, he promoted the idea of the “Middle Way,” which means existing between two extremes. Thus, he sought a life without social indulgences but also without deprivation.

[@billybutcher6504]

@@adultreview7440 Buddhist don't believe in quintessential reincarnation theory, u are wrong.

[@swapnilkamble1180]

Buddhist is one Then your hindu god not 1 Its 33million of god Is diffrent Dont counter be bufdhist Jay bhim namo buddhay

[@adityashukla2635]

😂😂😂 hindu god is one... Paramatma. He can take many form.

[@honest_bishop5905]

Buddha himself never claims he is God. You are following nothing but neo Buddhism, a nonsense ideology

[@alok9307]

@@honest_bishop5905 he didn't even called buddha a god We all know buddha is social reform and spiritual scientist and a agnostic person The stupidity of your guys are other level man! You claim buddha to be hindu when buddha himself rejected various things of vedas! Look at on your own kids!

[@italianalcapone]

Show me the text where it's written 33 million gods?? Whatsapp knowledge. Its just 33 devas and devas is not god

[@italianalcapone]

Ambedkar's Buddhism rejects the foundational doctrines and historic practices of traditional Theravada and Mahayana traditions, such as monk lifestyle after renunciation, karma, rebirth, samsara, meditation, nirvana, Four Noble Truths and others 😀😀😀

[@JikmatStanba]

No navayana No hayana No mayana Buddha teachings all Human being same Humanity the biggest religious

[@indieA]

Lovely message!

[@WaniSiyam]

Thank you so much. ❤️ *And can you please mention the sources*

[@indieA]

Our pleasure, Siyam. Glad this helped. Our sources are multifold. Our writer connects the dots after consulting many obscure texts and select commentaries. We can put up a pinned comment with the some sources in a bit. Watch this space! EDIT: We have included the references in the description itself- hope that helps. :)

[@indieA]

Hi Siyam, you can check our pinned comment for the list of references. Hope they help! :) EDIT: We have included the references in the description itself- hope that helps. :)

[@WaniSiyam]

@@indieA thanks a lot really.. I really don't what else to say but.. keep up the good work and don't stop. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kallumama648]

Is cultural revolution in India necessary for uplifting socially oppressed

[@indieA]

See, Cultural Revolution is a loaded term; just look at our neighbours in China and what transpired there in the 60s and 70s under its garb. We would push for a humanistic renaissance of culture that would positively affect the socio-political sphere in the country. This will have to be an approach that accounts for scientific rigour and mythopoeic insights- especially for a country like India. Our two pice. :)

[@VrajYadav]

This channel is brillent!

[@indieA]

And your comment is golden!

[@VrajYadav]

@@indieA You should do a video on the Indus Valley - This is a really good one kzbin.info/www/bejne/oamzYq2lp9OVY9k&ab_channel=StefanMilo

[@indieA]

Thanks so much bro. We will be sure to check it out!

[@rajkamald684]

First of all Buddhism is not the individual Spritual attainment.Life can be without spritual also and also without much materialistic.Its difficult to understand Ambedkar

[@indieA]

Hi! Thanks for letting us know what you think. We feel that the materialistic aspects of Navayana make it easier to understand in the modern era. But it’s something that is difficult to empathise with as well if one is already a follower of Buddhism in general. But mixing spiritualism with logic, scepticism and materialism can also be difficult to interpret. That’s how many would speak of Early Buddhism and Vajrayana Buddhism as well. Understanding reality and living better is a tough philosophy to engage the masses with in general. Do keep commenting and engaging with us. Cheers! :)

[@godaditya230]

@@indieA bro if you study buddhism more deeply. You will see there are contradiction in buddhas teachings but still they are true. I being a neutral student of buddhism don't find anything because which navayana should not be accepted as a new vehicle. Navayana is of course valid.

[@opanpro9772]

The fact is Buddha was no SJW social reformer the way ambedkar portrays him in his works. It was more about transcending any individual's suffering than about uplifting one's class. Navayana is sort of Marxist blend of Buddhism.

[@vaibhavsrivastava655]

I think I have found my favorite channel. ❤🙌

[@indieA]

Glad to have you around man. Cheers! :)

[@vaibhavsrivastava655]

@@indieA are you on Twitter?

[@indieA]

Sadly, no. We have a handle but the platform didn’t really work for us. Why do you ask? We are on Instagram (our content there is very different- you should check it out) and we have a website in the works.

[@kspirit7571]

Buddha never created any religion. Budhism means to follow Buddha's path of leaving samsara and meditating life long. So anyone living normal life and claiming to follow Buddhism is a hypocrite or a fool.

[@indieA]

Sadly, the Buddha is also said to have predicted that his teachings would be formulated into a religion, which would lead to its demise. It’s certainly panned out that way in India.

[@worlddata8982]

Lol 🤣 Whatsapp university knowledge. Buddhists are divided into 4 parts called Bhikshu (Monks), Bhikshuni (Nuns), Upasaka (Male Lay followers) and Upasika (Female Lay followers). Your statement is true for monks and nuns. Your statement isn't true for lay followers. They are also Buddhists. Lord Buddha's male cheif lay disciple Anathapindika was the richest merchant in Magadha. His daughter Vishakha was the female cheif lay follower. Both of them were Sovan (First step of enlightenment). But They didn't leave normal life. Buddhist Monks and Buddhist Nuns should give up normal life and give their whole life for try to attain enlightenment. Lay Buddhists don't leave normal life. They can live a normal life by following teachings of Lord Buddha or they can try to attain first steps of enlightenment by following teachings of Lord Buddha. Buddhism is the religion that established by Lord Buddha himself. It's the world first missionary religion.

[@joannecassidy533]

Blessed🙏

[@LEONARDO-xs2ke]

Amazing keep posting

[@indieA]

That we will, brother; that we will.

[@nikhilganvir8263]

The following are the 22 vows administered by Ambedkar to his followers:[1] I shall have no faith in Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara, nor shall I worship them. I shall have no faith in Rama and Krishna, who are believed to be incarnation of God, nor shall I worship them. I shall have no faith in Gauri, Ganapati and other gods and goddesses of Hindus, nor shall I worship them. I do not believe in the incarnation of God. I do not and shall not believe that Lord Buddha was the incarnation of Vishnu. I believe this to be sheer madness and false propaganda. I shall not perform Shraddha nor shall I give pind. I shall not act in a manner violating the principles and teachings of the Buddha. I shall not allow any ceremonies to be performed by Brahmins. I shall believe in the equality of man. I shall endeavour to establish equality. I shall follow the Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha. I shall follow the ten paramitas prescribed by the Buddha. I shall have compassion and loving-kindness for all living beings and protect them. I shall not steal. I shall not tell lies. I shall not commit carnal sins. I shall not take intoxicants like liquor, drugs, etc.(The previous five proscriptive vows [#13-17] are from the Five Precepts.) I shall endeavour to follow the Noble Eightfold Path and practice compassion and loving-kindness in everyday life. I renounce Hinduism, which disfavors humanity and impedes the advancement and development of humanity because it is based on inequality, and adopt Buddhism as my religion. I firmly believe the Dhamma of the Buddha is the only true religion. I consider that I have taken a new birth. (Alternately, "I believe that by adopting Buddhism I am having a re-birth."[6]) I solemnly declare and affirm that I shall hereafter lead my life according to the teachings of Buddha's Dhamma

[@shobhadongre3469]

Still dalits Buddhist life are so much better than the dalit which are still in Hinduism Ancient history is nothing but the conflict between Buddhism and bhraminism.. Buddha is a Light of Asia.. Ambedkars Buddhism are growing rapidly in past years.. Jai bhim💙 Namo Buddha 💙

[@italianalcapone]

Ambedkar's Buddhism rejects the foundational doctrines and historic practices of traditional Theravada and Mahayana traditions, such as monk lifestyle after renunciation, karma, rebirth, samsara, meditation, nirvana, Four Noble Truths and others believing them as superstitions 🙄

[@maheshwaghmare3753]

The writings were written after Buddha's death. Mostly we can see they were compiled under some king who called in the Buddhist council. Hence there are many chances for corruption of Buddha's teachings and also the influence of brahminism. But even in these corruption's they could not delete the core principle of Buddhism .i.e RESONING. If any story or verse goes against reasoning then it has to be removed. And many writings have the start itself wrong regarding the origins of Buddha's in which he leaves his house, that anything after that the errors simply get wider and wider.

[@muradtedoradze2000]

I almost can't understand how anyone could consider Navayana philosophy as genuine Buddhism. It seems like an attempt to twist the profound and universal teachings of the Blessed Siddhartha-teachings that center on individual liberation from the bonds of existence-into an ideology that resembles an Indian version of Marxism. If the intention was to challenge oppressive social structures, that’s a noble cause, but it could have been pursued without reinventing Buddhism into something so narrow and removed from its original essence. This reinterpretation feels less like a natural evolution of Buddhist thought and more like an imposition of modern political ideology onto an ancient spiritual tradition. Inventing a new philosophy is one thing, but to retroactively place these ideas into the mouth of the Buddha seems disingenuous. While I respect the effort to fight for social equality, it wasn't necessary to alter the core of Buddhism to achieve that goal. True social progress can be sought without compromising or distorting the Buddha's original teachings.

[@indieA]

Well said. Some canons are so succinct (or rigid as well) that they may be immune to the subjection of any kind of an evolution with changing times.

[@sadasivamvisvanathan9739]

Navayana cannot be considered true Buddhism. An apt term to describe Navayana is Buddhist humanism. Ambedkar rejects many central Buddhist doctrines like karma, rebirth and Nirvana being a spiritual state of extinguishing awareness. In his words, karma is a “pernicious” philosophy. He also rejects all the mystical powers displayed by the Tathagata, the chief disciple Maudgalyayana and the (real) Boddhisattva-s. He views Nirvana as a state of socially just and ideal earthly existence. He rejects the idea of rebirth and sees it to be a mere recycling of material elements to form new bodies. I think it is safe to conclude that Navayana is a laughable attempt to appropriate the teachings of the Tathagatha and His disciples. He rejects the need for Bhikku-s to attain Arahant-hood or other spiritual states. He views Bhikku-s as those who should work for the upliftment of society. In his book, he denies all the supernatural powers displayed by the Tathagatha’s chief disciples Maudgalyayana and Utphalavarna. He rejects the existence of other realms like Naraka, Trayastrimshat-Svarga and the like. As a student of Buddhism, Bhimrao and his movement as a sham. We innocent and gullible Hindu-s take anyone wearing a Kashaya robe to be a Sadhu, but this is one movement not worthy of our time or attention.

[@indieA]

Thanks for commenting and letting us know what you think. Navayana does polarise people’s opinions. However, we don’t think Hindus are gullible- just more accepting in general. :)

[@italianalcapone]

Brother it would be good if you could add subtitles?? I 😁

[@indieA]

Hey bro. Thanks for all the comments. We can upload the subtitles, yes. Let us do that and get back to you! :)

[@austinhill5825]

Love these videos thank you so much ji

[@indieA]

Thanks for your support bro! You don’t need to thank us! More coming from our end. Keep watching this space. :)

[@ghostindian1542]

2:34 my thesis Misconceptions about Hindu casteism The biggest problem that all Hindus find in Hinduism is casteism, but this problem is as difficult as it seems, but some people are sitting in their mind by making assumptions, which tell all the assumptions wrong if there is a historical history of Hinduism. according to the documents First of all, I would like to tell the history of this word cast."The English word caste (/kɑːst, kæst/) derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonised the New World, they used the word to mean a 'clan or lineage'." British government official Henry Waterfield wrote in his book that it had become a problem and headache for the people of India to understand their caste. and otherwise easily understood from medium to varna system and created a new category reserve system which works according to their education belt and criteria, which we know as OC OBC ST SC, for Indians this thing the purpose of easing was to colonize Hindu philosophy of casteism The principle of casteism of Hindus is something like this. Those which are decided by birth are called clan/kul and gotra and that which is decided by karma, that is varna and 36 biradari i.e. in today's era, profession and division of 36 biradari are in four parts and their sub division is also based on karma and duty. In the historical document, there is very old evidence of a theory to calculate the clan/kul and lineage, but the British ignored it, but the historians of today's times of India also ignored it. What was this theory and how was it used? Under this principle, your generation after generation is written in a series and parallel, why was it written in series and parallel, the series defines the path of direction. On the other hand, parallel defines dividing from each other and continues to follow the splitting path of direction. This principle is used in clan/kul and lineage system. To make a blood line chart. And to identify the person with his coming generation and past generation The gotra system was needed to avoid having close physical relations. Principle of two division of one gotra When a family divides into two parts and grows its generation by living in different areas, then their gotras are different i.e. their genetic structure is affected by the climate there. It is said that gotra system is divided into 7 parts but subdivision of inset gotras is also found and subdivisions of those subdivisions are also present like example 7 continents and subdivision country in those subdivision states in those and Subdivision Village City and town. Varna system "Just like the shadow of us human beings cannot leave the human side" , similarly the varna system is a social structure and it needs a civilized society. If the oldest varna system is abolished, then a new varna system seems to be standing in front of us. Modern Varna Social Structure intellectuals Defense Business Labor and subdivision professions are found inside it. This is a new varna system, say a social structure, it is the demand of every country that it needs to advance and increase, power and position, itself.

[@indieA]

Thanks for taking time out to detail out your thoughts. Dignity of Labour is a myth in India. And there are very strong cultural notions of what is ‘pure’ and what is not thanks to certain ritualistic strains of priestly Brahmanism that was adopted by the general sets of people in power. All these lead to stratifications, and thus, discrimination. While casteism may be a Colononial phenomenon by way of semantics, it has been around in India since the decline of Vedic religion. What do you think?

[@fintechtelugu6980]

Caste system is based in race not on profession

[@world_conquerer]

Eye opening video

[@sidk4696]

Obviously it's fake

[@zebrunstate2815]

Ambedkar was a british agent. In his entire life he always opposed Indian's freedom struggle.

[@indieA]

How was he opposed to India’s Freedom struggle? Please provide sources and references for your answer.

[@zebrunstate2815]

@@indieA @Culture minus Sanskar I am surprised that you are asking reference for an open fact. 1.Ambedkar was one who participated in all 3 round table conferences and support British raj when congress and Muslim league both ask for boycott of this conference. 2. When Bose was making INA and Gandhi launched Quit India movement. He not only call this movement as bankruptcy of statesmanship but he also had no sympathy INA war prisoners though majority of INA soldiers were from Chamar/Dalit regiment of British Indian Army and after WW2 british disbanded this regiment and Ambedkar was silent on this. 3. "India became independent, it would be one of the greatest disasters that could happen” This was Ambedakar's words from Meeting between Cabinet Delegation, Field Marshal Viscount Wavell and Ambedakar. 5 April 1946 . We don't have any example when ambedkar has criticize british over any issue but we was the cheerleader of British raj.

[@zebrunstate2815]

@@indieA If you dare to speak truth this could be a big topic for your next video. In my personal opinion Jinnah and Ambedkar both were planted by Britishers in India to secure their interest. Ambedkar drafted a constitution as per the british one and Pakistan became the home ground for anti-USSR activities

[@indieA]

It’s not about having the guts to speak the truth. That’s a line we have already crossed many times in our young creative life. It’s about having enough meat to work with. Even our speculative videos are based on a lot of research. What you have cited are anecdotes and opinion. They are circumstantial and not fact. But it’s a very interesting perspective.

[@sagarsahensimrit6861]

@@zebrunstate2815 bhagwaan se direct connet brahman aur khud bhagwaan bhi na bacha paye desh ko ghuspaithiyose........ Shastriya toh chakke nikle kuch mahan logon ko chhor ke...... Jo desh ki raksha na kr paye..... Vaishya toh dono side se khane wale bhikmange hain..... Aur ye teeno bharat mein satta stapit krne walo ke gulam the aur gulam k gulam hum..... Dharm toh ye bhi kehta hain shudra se shudra nari hoti hain.... Mtlb kisi v jat ki ho nari ka darja shudra se bhi nichla hota hain......... Ab tum jaise nikkame logon ki wjh se desh kahi bro loot gaya......... Baki ka round table ina study kr aur nhi kr skta toh yaha bol de bht khool k bataunga........ Round table conference jana kyu imp tha........ Aur jis Gandhi ne RTC boycott kiya tha wahi gandhi 3rd RTC mein bhag ke kyu gaya........ Kyu ki dharm khatre mein tha 🤣😂🤣 ye hain kattar hindu aatankwad

[@Rolando_Cueva]

0:35 They actually called themselves Theravada!!

[@bahubali5618]

Sab galat bataya Tune bhai. 🤣🤣

[@indieA]

Acha? Batao toh galti kahan hui hai?

[@bahubali5618]

@@indieA he rejected the concept of soul and karma and not the other concepts of char arya. The 8 fold paths he agreed. The concept of rebirth is totally different from what the traditional buddhism has to offer. If closely look at 22 vows besides the God stuff he also mentioned about the righteous path is nothing but 8fold path. And if you read the entire text of Buddha and his Dhamma and other writings and speeches of him one will come to know that the navayana is not socio-political movement, it's a serious effort to revive the true teaching of Buddha which India has lost 1000 years ago. But the communist along with some right wings crook play with the mind of poor buddhist people in India. People only see Casteism as the only reason behind the embracing the buddhism but they don't see other odds which are equally reason for the destruction such as superstition, in real Buddha never advocated the concept of superstition but Tibetan buddhist does, people consider them as the actual followers of Buddha but it's not true certainly. The Lama philosophy is contradiction to the teachings of Buddha. Moreover, in Navayana most of ritual are similar to the Theravada buddhism. Ambedkar was highly influenced by the Theravada form of Buddhism. In 1956 while conversion there were mostly Theravada buddhist monks who helped ambedkar and his followers to embrace buddhism. The Western concept which is mentioned by you that equality, Ferternity, liberty are not derived from French Revolution but it is derived from the Buddha- pragya sheel maitri karuna samta bandodhva. Currently, most of ambedkar writings and speeches are not present in chronological order. Hence, some may find difficult in accessing them and few of his books are still not published by the government due to various reasons. BTW I'm Buddhist (for some neobuddhist). As ambedkar said give priority to the basic needs such as good education good health good job and good thoughts.

[@indieA]

Hope you watched the entire video because we have clearly called out how Ambedkar accepted the moral doctrine of the eightfold path but rejected the four noble truths. Also, while we haven’t explicitly called it out in this particular video, Karma was not rejected by the Buddha. We have listed down our references in the description. Do check them. It’s a healthy mix of unbiased commentaries and source texts themselves in addition to Dr. Ambedkar’s writings. You have not seen the entire video otherwise you’d know how we actually end our critique of the great man, and you wouldn’t have felt the need to call out the Theravadin aspect of Navayana. Aappo Deepo Bhavaha. Peace.

[@bahubali5618]

@@indieA the connotation of karma is different from what Navayan has to offer. be ur own light 💡💡

[@indieA]

We never said it wasn’t different. You claimed it was rejected; we clarified that it wasn’t. Please check our replies to comments on this video and our other Buddhism videos to know more. Cheers man.

[@rameshdevasi6720]

make a video on Rabindranath criticism of nationalism

[@indieA]

Interesting angle. We will have to look into this. Thanks for letting us know.

[@ricknegan6883]

Do you think rising muslim population can bring back the partion of india?

[@indieA]

You mean turn it around and reverse it to reunite the lands?

[@ricknegan6883]

@@indieA no I mean again breaking india in various parts

[@indieA]

No it won’t happen- unlikely. Muslims in India will want to keep it as India. Media Jingoism aside, we should have faith in all the communities here to co-exist. Muslims are not the enemy here. They are a part of us. Politics and Power are dangerous weapons used to make us think otherwise. Muslims even in the Middle East face rampant sociopolitical and economic discrimination. Don’t let the rich veneer fool you. Muslims in India have it better than even Muslims in Pakistan- we would like to go as far as Muslims in South East Asia or Bangladesh but we are not there yet. There are many things that still need to improve. Have faith in the ‘other.’

[@einstein0935]

YOU ARE A LEGEND

[@indieA]

Thanks man. We work hard on our productions. You’re a legend yourself for supporting us! Spread the word. And all the love. Cheers! :)

[@einstein0935]

@@indieA i think you should make a discord server

[@indieA]

Hey so a small proportion of our external traffic is coming in from Discord already. Will be sure to look into it.

[@einstein0935]

@@indieA pls collab with other youtubers like science is dope and others i think this will help you

[@einstein0935]

@@indieA make a video on vd savarkar

[@debdasroy5032]

Brilliant

[@jayk7575]

Do you need to have Fake in the title

[@indieA]

What would you suggest it be then?

[@jayk7575]

@@indieA May be just Dr. Ambedkar’s Bhuddhism - Navayana You’re the creator so just a humble suggestion but the point is should we really consider someone calling it Fake and replying with the same note in a way of acknowledging it?

[@indieA]

We see your point. Thanks for circling back after so long. Appreciate it. We will try and give it a more balanced twist in some time. Stand on us.

[@krishna_and_swamy]

The explanation in this video is a very good starting point.. He has nicely explained the four noble truths .. more information about Navayana Buddhism is here ..This video frames Ambedkars notion of a class conflict in a more comprehensive setting and then everything fits in a lot better .. i believe kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6ubfHSqodd8qpI ..

[@hyperxcloud2875]

Now it has turned into shadyantra yan

[@indieA]

Oh, come on. It’s not so sinister also. Have some faith in the ‘other,’ brother! Cheers.

[@hyperxcloud2875]

@@indieA go and see what navboudhs are doing from 1980s abusing hinduism trying to distort history vowing to eradicate hinduism and upper castes etc. all of them are doing so

[@yourskayy7440]

Wooahh;❤️👌😍

[@bunnytopno5752]

Aukat h na to human with science .. science jounery. The REALIST AZAD CHANNEL ME aaya Jana you casteist

[@deepanshusharma3275]

please explain it in much more simpler language

[@indieA]

Thanks for the feedback. If you see our later videos, we have addressed this. Will keep working on it. Stick around. :)

[@fredshols1856]

Sounds like he was trying to update the Buddha Dhamma into communism 🤔

[@indieA]

Well it’s natural to think that really. But Buddhism’s affair with communism took place in Central Asia with Russians trying to use it for geopolitical dominance. Babasaheb Ambedkar had many reservations (to say the least) against Communism. If he had had the chance to solidify his Navayana thought process before he passed away, you can bet that he would have steered it in a new direction. There are many intellectual and philosophical spaces between the right and the left. Sadly, most don’t get that these days.

[@Rocky..1343]

@@indieA Babasaheb teachings are mostly communist also. Traditional Buddhism of Buddha is like indian ideology matches with hindusim, jainism

[@italianalcapone]

Brother on my channel I have created a video with all facts about manusmriti please use the contents and make a better edited video from it so that the people know the truth. I have personally verified each of its contents you can even take the reference if needed. 🙏🙏

[@ricksanchez4045]

Between Brahmins🤣🤣🤣, there were no Brahmins in that era. Stop fooling people, man. Give me one single evidence where, there is mention of Brahmins in buddha era. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@indieA]

We have mentioned the sources in our description. Also, might we suggest that you look up the entirety of the Assalayana Sutta? In it, Gautama Buddha dismantles Brahmin supremacy along with the Varna system through dialogues with the the Brahmin- Assalayana- who was consumed with much pride. You are coming across as the fool here, which is sad because we are big fans of your namesake who is a super-genius across the multiverse. :)

[@ricksanchez4045]

@@indieA Which sutta, i read all the suttas, there was no mention of Brahmins and dhammapad is not economically proof of existence of Brahmins. If you look into the Asoka carving, there was no mention of Brahmins there. No mention of Brahmins till 8th century. Stop fooling people. 🤣🤣🤣. And If you will give me that Brahmins story of Buddha, that was in reality was Farmer, not Brahmins. Brahmins existence in that era is same as Existence of Chanakya in mauryans era. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@indieA]

You mentioned that you have read all the Suttas? Ok. 🥱🙏🏻

[@letsplay4410]

Bhaiya, hindi mai bhi video banao na ☺🙏

[@abhisheksingh4490]

Vau do some on osho pls

[@marsentei8073]

One question: Why nobody talking about...... Log religion ki vajah se ladte hai? Each and every religion starts war between humans! 😂 Here comes the hypooooos.

[@indieA]

Well, to loosely paraphrase Christopher Hitchens - it's not the religion, but the religious minded thinking that causes trouble. Traits such as blind faith, love for authority, fear are some of what's wrong with religions all around the world. These traits are also a part of hard-core atheistic regimes like that of Stalin and North Korean dictatorship, which Hitchens called the 'most religious place on earth'. So, what's the solution? Independent thinking, reason, erudition - all of which we attribute to Ambedkar in Section 5 of this video. If you watch, you'll know. This video is not about religion. Keep commenting mate.

[@marsentei8073]

@@indieA good then why you seem to oppose HINDUS when they demand Freedom of their worship places? And yes it's a question!

[@marsentei8073]

@@indieA and yes one more question! Then why so called Ambedkarites* criticise Hinduism, if the problem lies in humans? Can i say Ambedkar left Hinduism, cuz he was picturing the religion after looking at Hindus*( who are not the Hindus in real sense according to your reply)? And after all this He hated Hinduism for the things which were the mistakes of an individual. Does it imply?

[@indieA]

@@marsentei8073 No, we don't oppose Hindus.

[@marsentei8073]

@@indieA I added seem* cuz neither I'm forcing that on you.... but its seems. And yeah it's my curiosity. And I'm not here to defend Hinduism.

[@rameshdevasi6720]

Make a video on Osho and his teaching!

[@indieA]

We will definitely do that at some point in time ahead! :)

[@kailashbhatt3853]

Please sir

[@indieA]

Keep watching (and supporting) this space!

[@trampolinetrapper152]

😭😭😭

[@indieA]

🧐🧐😯?? :)

[@vishal.yadav.]

In my knowledge jitna maine ab tk smjha hai dr b r ambedkar ji ne musibate aur bada di unhe km kerne ki jgha, aur buddhism choose kerne se unke followers ko vaise bhi jada fayda nhi hua, hinduism me reform ki bhot zarurt thi jo unhe kerni cahiye the

[@indieA]

Problem kya hai na dost, Buddhism ko agar koi bhi insaan interpret karne jaayega toh kuch alag hi thought process paida jar deta hai. That’s the issue. 1900-1930’s mein Soviet Russia ne bhi Buddhism ko Communist twist dene ki koshish ki thi Central Asia aur Mongolia mein. So we can’t hold Dr. Ambedkar accountable for what’s happened. Honestly, if you read his original work without any commentary, you can see that he meant well, and his vision was pristine.

[@vishal.yadav.]

@@indieA vo ek alag matter hai kyuki vo hmare desh me nhi tha aur communist to hai hi cancer aur d. R ambedkar ko janne ke baad bs yahi lgta hai ki unhe buddism ko sirf ego me ager apne aap ko convert kra tha unhe hate ho gya tha hindu dharm se aur vo nhi chahte the ki vo hindu dharm me rh kr mare is luye unhone kudh ko convert kra vaise buddism jaisa koi religion hi nhi hota ager gautam ji ke followers ne unhe alag se ek dharm nhi bnaya hota buddha ne sirf apni philosophy di thi aur apna tareeka btaya tha life ko jeene ka Jo ki hindu dharm me haad se jada hota hai aur ager ur koi apna dharm bna le to bs kaam ho jaye, End me itna hi ki dharm bura nhi tha bs un so called logo ki wajha se dharm pr bhi sawal uth gye

[@vishal.yadav.]

@@piyushmeshram4761 lol u know tum sirf ego se bhare insan se jada kuch nhi aur same baba saheb se bh ek egoistic person bn chuke the apne last stage me, lekin fir bhi me try krunga smjhane ki kyuki ego se bhare insan ko smhjana muskil hota hai, but start kerte hai mene mahar satyagrah pada hai aur usme jo hua bilkul vo unka adhikar hai aur unhe ye kerna bhi chaiye tha lekin uska tareeka sahi nhi tha unhone forcefully enter kerne ki kosis kri aur force se tum kisi ke ander apni respect nhi bna skte aaj bhi sirf wahi log dalit ki respect kerte hai jinhe sach pta ho ya fir unhe Constitution ka dr ho bs baki koi reason nhi hai logo ke pass, aur tumhe lg rha hai ki bhagwan ke temple me na jaker tum bhot acha kr rhe ho lekin tum apna hi nukasana kr rhe ho Temple is liye nhi thr ki tum jaker bahgwan ko pujo vo to tum kahi pr bhi rhe kr kr skte ho lekin mandir is liye the ki tum bhagwan ka dhyan lga sko aur mandir me dhyan na lagakar tum apna hi nukasn kr rhe ho aur tumhe kya lgta hai bhawan ko sach me farak padta hai ki tum unhe mano ya na mano unhe us sb se kuch farak nhi padta kyuki unhe ego ya anger jaisa kuch nhi hain, aur vaise bhi bhot log hai jo unhe mante hai pujte hai aur bhagwan to hrr jgha hai to tum kuch bhi kro bhagwan ke liye hi kr rhe ho, aur rhi baat buddha bhagwan ke barre me to vo koi alag dharm nhi hai vi bhi hindu dharm ka mini version hai so ye mt socho ki buddh dharm apnane se kuch badal jayega chize wahi rhengi jo hindu dharm me hai bs name change ho jayenge, verma sari chize same hai

[@vishal.yadav.]

@@piyushmeshram4761 lol rss aur bajrang dal bne ek reason ke liye the aur vo ek acha reason tha lekin unme kuch log hai jo gunde jesi harkat kerte hai lekin usse to sbhi ko ek samjho to tum murkh se jada kuch nhi bajrang dal me koi kami ho to bta sirf bhai bhen ko bhi peet dete hai road pr isse chor kr, aur toda jada offensive ho jate hai isse chor ke, aur mandir ko tu ab boll skta hai dhandha lekin aaj bhi mandir me pujrai ko ek fix Salary milti hai na ki vo sara paisa kudh rakhta hai, paisa to govt istemaal karti hai logo ko muft ki chize deti hai aur unhi muft ke paise ka istemaal tumhare bhalai me hota hai, aur mandir bhot kuch hai bhot logo ko free khana bhi khilata hai daily bs news me nhi rhta hai is liye logo ko pta nhi, aur esa koi proof nhi hai jo ye sabit kr de ki brahman non vegetarian the budda ke aane se phle, kissi scripture me likha hai to bta, even uss time buddhist bne wale sbse jada log hi brahman ke the,brahman aur kshtriya hmesa se hi vegetarian rhe hai even buddha kudh ek kshtirya thr vo bhi hmesa se vegetarian thr 😷

[@puja4637]

@@vishal.yadav. so according to you who don't believe or follow Hinduism is egoistic?? Really man you are sick. And this is what Hinduism teaches you to mock those people who don't believe in Hinduism. Feel grateful that Baba saheb chose Buddhism over Hinduism.