“Religion must mainly be a matter of principles only. It cannot be a matter of rules.”

This quote is attributed to B. R. Ambedkar. B. R. Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, social reformer. Their words on leadership, courage and responsibility are still quoted by those looking for…

B. R. Ambedkar argues that true faith should provide moral guidance through intellectual principles that allow for personal responsibility. When religion becomes a list of rigid rules, it kills the individual's ability to think and act consciously, which is the essence of true morality. This encourages a more thoughtful and human-centric approach to spirituality.

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