He did not participate in national movement led by congress and gandhi. There is not one instance, not one single, solitary instance in which ambedkar participated in any activity connected with that struggle to free the country arun shouries book woshipping false gods the recent furore following the desecration of dr bhim rao ambedkars statue in bombay has largely been. In 1996, arun shourie wrote a long book dismissing ambedkar as a false god. Jul 27, 2012 in this meticulously researched book, arun shourie looks at the social, religious and political contexts of fatwas down the ages. Arun shourie speaks to madhu trehan on being sacrificed by ramnath goenka, fatwas and kaafirs, the manu smriti and the need for a hindu soul. He backs his distinctive writing and his conscientiously independent perspective with rigorous analysis and meticulous research born in jalandhar, punjab, india, he studied at modern school and st. A young man acquires astounding education to aspire a great life. Aug 06, 2012 arun shourie speaks to madhu trehan on being sacrificed by ramnath goenka, fatwas and kaafirs, the manu smriti and the need for a hindu soul with an islamic body, the culture of appeasement. Oct 17, 2017 had vajpeyis been a nonacademic effort like say arun shouries worshipping false gods it could have simply been regarded as yet another instance of social disdain towards dalits and. Ambedkar were dropped, for example, in his book, worshipping false gods, arun shourie has made much of this.
Shourie argues that ambedkar did not participate in the freedom struggle since ambedkar felt that the dalits in this country would have to live under the authority of the hindus in an independent india. I believe you are going to describe an indian leader su. Congress cites shourie book to slam bjp plan to celebrate. A devilmaycare attitude and passion for facts shourie had studied in india before going abroad in the early 1960s. In his latest book, worshipping false gods, arun shourie challenges dr ambedkars contribution to indian independence. Ambedkars public life begins in a sense from a public meeting held at the damodar hall in bombay on march 9, 1924. Her ambedkar chapter focuses on his opus the buddha and his. In arun shouries worshipping false gods, the dalit apostle, b. Ambedkar, is portrayed as a selfcentred, unpatriotic, powerhungry antinational, a stooge of the british. Only after reading this book i realized that the constitution of india was a collaborative effort, the. Antidalit, anitdr ambedkar statements of arun shourie. Arun shourie, a noted journalist, activist, scholar and columnist is the author of several books, several of them on a diverse range of subjects related to his journalistic interests, including corruption and brilliant expose of the indian communist partys longstanding antinational policies. Arun shourie born 1941 is among indias best known and controversial commentators on current and political affairs.
I would have preferred it take a more neutral stance on the issues explained, explaining both positives and negatives. Buy worshipping false gods book online at low prices in india. It has way too much information but thats the thing about arun shourie, when he. Arun shourie has 26 books on goodreads with 9266 ratings. Studies in tantra and buddhism, art and archaeology, language and literature, lokesh. In a later chapter, shourie asserts that ambedkar was peddling the british agenda of separating the scheduled castes from the hindu fold. Arun shourie latest news on arun shourie read breaking. Congress on friday referred to former bjp mp arun shouries book critical of br ambedkar in a bid to throw bjp on to the backfoot on what it claimed was its plan to appropriate the legacy of the dalit icon. An essay against reservations, he added supreme court judgements until february this year in the book, which takes a look at how judicial activism and inferior quality of judicial judgements have, according to shourie, taken a huge toll on the nation. Arun shouries critique of christianity by rajesh rao. Arun shouries twentyseventh book two saints takes off from a query that arose when he published his last book that dealt with the inadequate explanation for suffering in our religious texts. In arun shourie s worshipping false gods, the dalit apostle, b.
Righteous republic, being marketed as the next big india book after. Arun shourie is a former editor of indian express and a regular contributor. Buy worshipping false gods book online at low prices in. Ambedkar is the byword for beating your breasts and showing that you are progressive. In worshipping false gods, arun shourie employs his scholarly rigour to cast a. I read arun shouries book on ambedkar worshipping false gods. In fact, many paragraphs and sentences which were critical of arun shouri and his book on dr. Ambedkar, and the facts which have been erased volume 6 of cultural horizons of india. Ambedkar and the facts that have been erased by arun shourie isbn. Arun shourie books buy arun shourie books online at best. Apr 11, 2015 congress cites shourie book to slam bjp plan to celebrate ambedkar legacy. I personally considered the book to be one of the worst books written by shourie. For those who seek a subtle and scholarly assessment of the.
Arun shourie s most popular book is eminent historians. Had vajpeyis been a nonacademic effort like say arun shouries. About ambedkars book, what congress and gandhi have done to the untouchables, shourie says, it is an out and out regurgitation of the things that the british rulers and the missionaries wanted to be said, of the allegations and worse than they had been hurling at our civilization and people. It clearly proves that ambedkar is not the architect of the constitution. My only reason to give this book 5 stars is to attract attention of all the prejudiced. They were rivals, but with the same mission columns.
This book will prop more question in your mind than it answers. He says, they scs had been targets of christian missionaries and the british administrators for even longer than the muslims. What do you think of the book, worshipping false gods. One of the major critic of ambedkar is arun shourie who in his bookworshipping false gods calls ambedkar as anti nationalist. Best book for all those who consider ambedkar as god or an architect of.
The world of fatwas, or, the shariah in action by arun shourie book 12 editions published between 1995 and 2012 in english and held by 121 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Jul 27, 2012 a decadesold cartoon of him in a textbook rocked parliament for days recently, causing parties across the political spectrum to run for cover and call for the withdrawal of the offending cartoon. As part of the research for my book, i am a troll, i interviewed the former bharatiya janata party leader arun shourie a man who has also been viciously trolled on social media by bhakts when on the karan thapar show he first went public with his criticism of the narendra modi government. How does his approach to social return contrast with that of those who actually wrought revolutions gandhiji, narayan guru. He advised dalits not to respond to the call of gandhi. Dec 21, 2012 rather, shourie is out to establish that bhimrao ambedkar was a collaborator of the british government and hostile to the freedom struggle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He was not like arun shourie and rss who workedand is working antination and killed gandhiji. If the book had been a collation of hysterical phrases and overstated views, it would have been easy to dismiss. Arun shourie, one of indias most eminent journalists, was set alight in various parts. May 29, 2008 in his latest book, worshipping false gods, arun shourie challenges dr ambedkars contribution to indian independence. Congress on friday referred to former bjp mp arun shourie s book critical of br ambedkar in a bid to throw bjp on to the backfoot on what it claimed was its plan to appropriate the legacy of the dalit icon. I personally think it is quite a harsh book on criticizing dr. Did ambedkar coordinate his opposition to the freedom struggle with the british. Ambedkar has never been choice of majority, a layer deeper than construct of nationalism. His statue is one of the largest in the parliament complex.
Arun shourie books buy arun shourie books at indias best online shopping store. Ambedkar, book which is full of illogical arguments. Savarkar himself exclamed that ambedkar is a true geatest leader of india. I am overwhelmed with too much satisfaction regarding this analytical book written. Ambedkar and hence he was the father of the indian constitution. Inspiring account of bringing up a spastic child addeddate 20160507 11. Buy the world of fatwas or the shariah in action book. Ambedkar, and the facts which have been erased by arun shourie book 12. Shouries ambedkar is an apologist for empire, unable to rise above caste considerations. Introduction ambedkar explicitly stated that between the interest of untouchables and interest of the nation, he will give preference to the interest of untouchable. Ambedkar has come to be idolized as no other political leader has.
Apr 14, 2016 i wanted to know ma ves opinion on arun shouries book on dr ambedkar. None of his followers want to learn from him his great qualities. He backs his distinctive writing and his conscientiously independent perspective with rigorous analysis and meticulous research. Political parties have reaped rich electoral dividends riding on his name.
A decadesold cartoon of him in a textbook rocked parliament for days. Arun shourie is not only antimuslim but antidalits and against dr. Why we must all be wary of arun shourie when he attacks. Aug 16, 2012 as part of updating his 2006 book falling over backwards. Seven arun shourie books his newly minted fans must read. I was one of the intellectual collective in jawaharlal nehru university to burn this fanatic book.
Arun shourie held ambedkar anti national for following reasons 1. Arun shouries next book on mystical experiences of indian saints. In this meticulously researched book, arun shourie looks at the social, religious and political contexts of fatwas down the ages. Harpercollinspublishers india worshipping false gods. Here are arun shouries views on ambedkar, does jignesh. However, he was an extraordinary scholar, shourie agrees.
Congress cites shourie book to slam bjp plan to celebrate ambedkar legacy. The book has already run into controversy and several dalit organisations in. I have been approached by many senior nonmahar dalit leaders, saying ambedkar did nothing for them, says shourie. Although scholarly, arun shouries portrayal of ambedkar is destructive and misconceived. Buy the world of fatwas or the shariah in action book online.
He says, they scs had been targets of christian missionaries and the british administrators for. Must read for ppl who are curious to know more about ambedkar, indian history, constitution. I wanted to know ma ves opinion on arun shouries book on dr ambedkar. With a mountain of fatwas as his text, he shows us the shariah in action. Highly contrarian in nature, shourie in this book discusses the role of b r ambedkar as a freedom fighter, social reformer and father of the indian constitution. Rather, shourie is out to establish that bhimrao ambedkar was a collaborator of the british government and hostile to the freedom struggle. I read arun shouries book on ambedkar worshipping false. The book has already run into controversy and several dalit organisations in maharashtra want it banned.
Harpercollins publishers india a joint venture with india today group, 2012. Question of non participation in freedom movement the books focus begins with freedom struggle. The interview with shourie, who was a minister in the atal bihari vajpayeeled nda government. This time, with a politically incorrect book on ambedkar where.
Prices in indian rupees ambedkar and social justice 2 vols centenary year papers. If ambedkar wanted to desrtoy india he could have easily embraced islam and now there would have been two pakistan instead of one. Arun shourie proved that he has a mental disorder as a castehindu fanatic exhibiting psychotic episode in this book. He wanted british should stay back and opposed quite india moment. Opinion why we must all be wary of arun shourie when he attacks narendra modi next the former bjp leaders repeated attacks on the prime minister are a.
Arun shourie born 2 november 1941 is an indian economist, journalist, author and politician. Had vajpeyis been a nonacademic effort like say arun shouries worshipping false gods it could have simply been regarded as yet another instance of social disdain towards dalits and. In 2014, arun shourie said he did not think modi needed to apologise for 2002. Topics inspiring account of bringing up a spastic child collection arvindgupta. A decadesold cartoon of him in a textbook rocked parliament for days recently, causing parties across the political spectrum to run for cover and call for the withdrawal of the offending cartoon.
Of two saints and pseduoreligion arun shourie speaks. Arun shouries next book on mystical experiences of indian. It is said babasaheb did not participate in freedom struggle. In worshipping false gods, arun shourie employs his scholarly rigour to cast a critical look at the legend of ambedkar. In his latest book, worshipping false gods, arun shourie challenges dr ambedkar s contribution to indian independence. He has worked as an economist with the world bank, a consultant to the planning commission of india, editor of the indian express and the times of india and a minister of communications and information technology in the vajpayee ministry 19982004. Ambedkar explicitly stated that between the interest of untouchables and interest of the nation, he will give preference to the interest of untouchable.
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