AN INSPIRING STORY OF TRIAL AND TRIBULATION FOR YOUNG READERS.
One summer morning in Satara, young Bhim and his brother were thrown off a bullock cart simply because they were 'untouchables'. Denied water, shelter and dignity, Bhim walked on-determined to change not just his fate but the future of millions.
This powerful and accessible biography traces the extraordinary journey of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, from a child facing daily humiliation to a scholar, reformer and the architect of the Indian Constitution. Without glorifying struggle, it lays bare the grit, intellect and unyielding sense of justice that made Ambedkar one of the most towering figures in Indian history.
A comprehensive account told in simple, stirring language, this inspiring biography charts his formidable journey, from the early acts of protest against a rigid caste system to his pivotal role in building the nation. This isn't just history; it's an honest portrayal of a modern icon whose life laid the foundations for liberty and equality. Essential reading for every young child, this is a part of our past every young reader must know and remember.
About the Author
Mukunda Rao is the author of several insightful philosophical and spiritual works, among which The Biology of Enlightenment, The Buddha and Sky-clad: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Akka Mahadevi are much- read classics. He lives with his wife on a farm outside Bengaluru.
