Ambedkar-Philosophy of Hinduism

AMBEDKAR'S PHILOSOPHY OF HINDUISM AND CONTEMPORARY CRITIQUES
PROF. M. M. NINAN
• The Middle period of the state of savagery began with the knowledge of the manufacture and use
of fire. This wonderful discovery enabled man to extend his habit almost indefinitely. He could leave
his forest home, go to different and colder climates, and increase his food supply by including flesh
and fish.
• The next discovery was the Bow and Arrow. This was the greatest achievement of primitive man
and marks the highest state of savage man. It was indeed a wonderful implement. The possessor of
this device could bring down the fleetest animal and could defend himself against the most predatory.
• The transition from Savagery to Barbarism was marked by the discovery of pottery. Hitherto man
had no utensils that could withstand the action of fire. Without utensils man could not store nor could
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