“I was born a Hindu because I had no control over it, but I shall…” [BAWS Vol. 17 (Part III), p. 123] — Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Canonical Reference: BAWS Vol. 17 (Part III), p. 123 Verified Source

“I was born a Hindu because I had no control over it, but I shall not die a Hindu.”

— Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Architect of Modern India, Jurist & Social Thinker

Historical Setting & Context:

Delivered on 13 October 1935 at the Bombay Presidency Depressed Classes Conference in Yeola, Nashik. Landmark historical declaration asserting individual spiritual autonomy and the rejection of caste-based untouchability.