Annihilation Of Caste ✦ Limited

: Ambedkar identified the root of the caste system in religious texts like the Manusmriti and Vedas . He argued that as long as Hindus consider these scriptures authoritative, they will continue to follow caste rules as a religious duty.

: Gandhi disagreed with Ambedkar’s harsh criticism of Hindu scriptures, believing the caste system could be reformed from within through "Varna Dharma". Ambedkar included a detailed rebuttal to Gandhi in subsequent editions of the book. Annihilation of Caste

: He countered the defense that caste is simply a "division of labour," stating it is actually a division of labourers into watertight, hereditary compartments that ignore individual aptitude and preference. : Ambedkar identified the root of the caste