Essays

To reach the highest point of glory is not difficult for one who is born with a silver spoon in one's mouth. But when you are born to a poor and down trodden parents and still attain the great heights of name and fame, then all is not a child's Play-

Doctor Bhim Rao Ambedkar was an exception. He rose to the highest position virtually rising from the slums.

He got the best education by dint of his courage" and fortitude. He spent his entire life for the upliftment of the poor and the down-trodden. He was really a noble soul.

Bharat Rattan Dr. Ambedkar was born on 18th April, 1891 in Madhya Pradesh. His parents belonged to the down trodden class. The young Ambedkar spent his childhood in utter want and poverty.

He had to face many struggles. His mother died when he was barely six years old. But he was a promising lad. He was deeply interested in reading and writing. He had to face caste stigma everywhere. But He felt little disheartened. He was determined. to get the top education at any cost. He was fully a genius.

The ruler of Baroda was highly impressed with this is young erudite (Scholar). He sent him to America for higher studies. He studied very hard and got countless degrees including his Ph.D.

On his return to India he held highest posts in many top institutions. But his low caste always stood in his way. He had to resign every time. All this made him more resolute to fight for the fights of his fellow-untouchables.

He did not rest till he succeeded to get the maximum for the oppressed and the persecuted. He, strained every nerve to procure justice for the lowest rung of the society. All the Harijans and Girijans of the country are indebted to this great son of India.

Dr. Ambedkar was well versed in law. His knowledge of all the constitutions of the world was peerless. This great scholar was the founding father of Indian Constitution. There he did a yeoman’s service to his countrymen, especially the untouchables.

His services to the nation are great. They cannot be described in words. They are written in the annals of the country. This great son of India died on 6^th December, 1956. Now he belongs to the ages.