N.B :- This is the content of the
letter written by Dr. Ambedkar to Mr. Bhaurao Gaikwad on 3rd March 1934,
regarding the KalaRam Temple Entry Satyagraha-which stated on 2nd March
1930 , but whose preparation was underway for months. It started “with”
the leadership of Dr. Ambedkar. His inaugural speech remained
consistent with the conviction in which the Satyagraha was withdrawn. It
was stopped immediately after the reciept the the said letter.
….. It is very kind of you to have asked me my views on the propriety
of the Depressed Classes launching upon a Satyagraha at the Kala Ram
Temple in Nasik on the coming Ram Navami Day. I have no position in
saying that such a move would be quite uncalled for and should not
merely be suspended but stopped altogether. This may appear strange and
surprising coming as it does from one who was the author of the
Satyagraha. But I am afraid to declare this change of front. I didn’t
launch the temple entry movement because I wanted the Depressed Classes
to become worshipers of idols which they were prevented from worshiping
or because I believed temple entry would make them equal members in and
an integral part of the Hindu Society. So far as this aspect of
the case is concerned I would advise the Depressed Classes to insist
upon a complete overhauling of Hindu Society and Hindu theology before
they consent to become an integral part of Hindu Society. I started
temple entry Satyagraha only because I felt that was the best way
of energizing th Depressed Classes and making them conscious of their
position. As I believe I have achieved that purpose I have no more use
for temple entry. I want the Depressed Classes to concentrate their
energy and resource on politics and education and I hope that they will
realise the importance of both.
SECTION- IV Kalaram Temple entry Satryagraha, Nasik and Temple entry
movement, Volume-XVII. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writing and Speeches
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