Dhammachakra Pravartan Din

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In the socio-religious history of India, 14th October 1956 is remembered as a golden day. At the historic Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur, Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism along with nearly five lakh followers and performed what is called Dhammachakra Pravartan.

This was not merely a religious conversion; it was a great social revolution against centuries of inequality, injustice, and slavery.

“Dhammachakra” means the Wheel of Dhamma – the path of truth, equality, and compassion taught by the Buddha.
“Pravartan” means to set it in motion again.
Through his historic act, Dr. Ambedkar reintroduced the Buddha’s Dhamma into society, setting the Wheel of Dhamma in motion once more.

For centuries, the caste system had deeply entrenched untouchability and inequality in Indian society. Millions were deprived of basic human rights, education, and dignity.

Dr. Ambedkar spent his entire life fighting against these injustices. He gave equality through the law, but to transform social reality, he showed a new way of life – the way of the Buddha’s Dhamma.

On 14th October 1956, at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur, Dr. Ambedkar formally accepted Buddhism.
✦ He pronounced the 22 Vows, in which he renounced Brahmanical gods, caste-based practices, and superstitions.
✦ These vows were not just a religious shift but a bold manifesto of social emancipation.
✦ Following him, lakhs of people also embraced Buddhism, marking a new dawn in their lives.

  1. Religious Liberation – Rejection of oppressive theism and acceptance of compassion, wisdom, and equality.

  2. Social Revolution – Breaking the chains of caste discrimination and untouchability.

  3. Political Message – True democracy lies not just in voting, but in equality and justice for all.

  4. Birth of New Values – Fraternity, self-respect, unity, and the rebirth of humanistic value.

Every year on 14th October, Deekshabhoomi at Nagpur becomes a sea of humanity. Lakhs of followers from across the world gather here.
Buddha Vandana, sermons by Bhikkhus, social awakening programs, book exhibitions, and Ambedkarite literature spread the message of Babasaheb.

Today, this day is no longer limited to one community; it has become a day of inspiration for all the oppressed, marginalized, and those who believe in equality.

Dhammachakra Pravartan Din teaches us that true revolution is not created by weapons but through knowledge, compassion, and unity.
The path shown by Dr. Ambedkar – the Buddha’s path – is one that builds a society free of caste, full of equality, and rooted in justice.

Hence, it is the duty of every follower to ensure that:
“The Wheel of Dhamma continues to move forever – with Equality, Fraternity, and Justice.”

Jai Bhim – Namo Buddhaya!


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