In a small village plagued by social injustice and untouchability, a young warrior named Bhim was born into a squalid slum. He was constantly down in the dumps due to the humiliation he faced daily. In the pecking order of society, he was at the very bottom. On the face of it, he seemed defeated, but inside burned a fire against social injustice. His family was deprived of basic rights. The prejudice and resentment he felt were overwhelming. He watched in bewilderment as people treated others as untouchable. His humiliation grew with every passing day.

One day, Bhim decided to fight back. He knew his life was at stake, but he was caught in the crossfire of tradition and change. He ascertained that the only way to end social injustice was through education and assimilation of all communities. He took a leap of faith and began teaching untouchable children. The upper castes reacted with bewilderment and anger. But Bhim would not let humiliation stop him. He left no stone unturned to fight for equality. He said, “Social injustice is an absolute state of evil. Humanity above all must prevail. We are all in the same boat of humanity. Do not let untouchability deprive us of our dignity.” Years later, his movement spread. In amazement, the world saw his victory. He recounted his ordeals: “That misadventure was a blessing in disguise. Actions speak louder than words. Better late than never, we achieved assimilation. Now the ball is in your court—continue the fight against social injustice.”

Dr. Amrit was a beneficent scholar who fought against social injustice his entire life. Born into a family that faced untouchability, he experienced humiliation from a young age. In the pecking order of society, his community was at the lowest rung. On the face of it, his future looked bleak. He was often down in the dumps, but he never gave up. His bewilderment at the cruelty of social injustice turned into determination. He ascertained that education was the key to assimilation into mainstream society.

He faced prejudice and resentment from all sides. Many tried to deprive him of opportunities. He was caught in the crossfire of conservative and progressive forces. His professional ethics were tested daily. He recounted his ordeals in his memoir: “I was caught between a rock and a hard place, but I took a leap of faith. Leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice. This was an eye-opener for me.” His work led to the assimilation of marginalized communities into education. In amazement, the nation watched as he rose. He said, “We are all in the same boat. Social injustice is an absolute state of evil that we must destroy. Untouchability is a blot on humanity. Humanity above all must guide us. Actions speak louder than words. Time and tide wait for none. Now the ball is in your court—continue the assimilation of equality.”