THE ASIAN INDEPENDENT UK
Resolution for International Day of Equality
Dr Ambedkar’s contribution to social equality is as significant as that of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Dr Nelson Mandela. To recognise his contribution in the matters of equality, in 2015, one of the retired diplomats of India wrote to the Minister of External Affair to recommend to the United Nations to declare 14 April, the birth of Dr Ambedkar as an International Day of Equality. Since then, FABO UK have been pursuing this proposal via the India’s High Commission in London.
During Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary at the UN in New York in 2016, in his address, the leader of the Indian delegation, Sardar Charanjit Singh Atwal, former Speaker of Punjab Legislative Assembly and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, supported this proposal. In his report submitted to the Prime Minister on 3rd May, 2016, Mr Atwal urged the Indian government to recommend to the UN that it declare 14 April as an International Day of Equality.
It is a matter of great happiness to observe a number of organisations, institutions and local authorities in India and abroad are honouring Dr Ambedkar by declaring 14 April, a day of equality. First City of Burnaby in Canada proclaimed this in April 2020, followed by a declaration that 14 April is ‘Dr B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality’. This was followed by the Province of British Columbia in April 2021 that reaffirmed it again in April, 2022 and 2023. Vancouver also followed this and recognised 14 April as a day of equality.
In the US, the state of Colorado, New York and many other cities have also made similar announcements. In the United Kingdom, City of Coventry made a declaration in 2023 that “Coventry City Council hereby declares 14th April as Equality Day in honour of the work of Bhim Rao Ambedkar for equality, liberty, fraternity and justice for all humans”. Last year Bedford Borough Council also declared 14 April as Equality Day.
This is a ripe time for the Government of India to recognise Dr. Ambedkar as our national treasure and actively pursue the UN to declare 14 April as the International Day of Equality. By honouring Dr Ambedkar at the UN, India will not only strengthen its ‘soft power’ in diplomacy but also promoting the UN goal of just world order based on equality.
We have paseed the resolution in this house to urge the Government of India to recommend this proposal to the UN General Assembly to declare 14-April as an International Day of Equality.
Lord Uday Nagaraju of Bloomsbury, Member of the House of Lords. British Parliament, UK.
Lord Nagaraju was born in Telangana. He is a computer technology graduate from Kavikulguru Institute of Technology and Science, Ramtek (Class of 1996-2000, RTM Nagpur University). He is a technology and AI consultant by profession.
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On the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, we honour a remarkable constitutional thinker and reformer who helped lay the foundations of modern India. His life reminds us that dignity must be secured not just in words, but through strong institutions and the rule of law. In the face of profound injustice, he chose the path of reason, scholarship, and lawful reform, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate well beyond India.
Perhaps his most enduring lesson is that the pursuit of justice must be carried out with dignity. He showed that one can challenge even the hardest systems without resorting to abuse, but through clarity of thought, education, and principled action. At a time when public discourse can become polarised, that example matters deeply. The truest tribute to his legacy is to build a society that is fair, inclusive, and respectful in how it seeks change.
Warinder Juss MP, is a British politician and solicitor who has served as the Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West since July 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he gained the seat in the newly re-established constituency. He is always a very supportive of Ambedkarites in his constituency.
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Lord Raminder Singh Ranger, Baron Ranger, is a British-Indian businessman and Conservative Party politician. He is the founder of Sun Mark, a multinational consumer-goods company, and has been a member of the House of Lords since 2019.
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President of the Federation of Ambedkarite and Buddhist Organisations UK (FABO-UK), since 2023
• Also, President of the Punjab Buddhist Society UK and the Dr Ambedkar Mission Society, Bedford.
• Ram Pal Rahi is a respected community leader whose lifelong work has uplifted others through activism, entrepreneurship, and education. Born in Guru Ravidas Nagar, Nawanshahr, Punjab, into a family with a strong sense of duty, his father served Indian Army at the rank of Subedar Major.
• Mr Rahi’s journey reflects a deep commitment to equality, social justice, and service. These values continue to inspire those around him.
• He pursued his education in Pune, Maharashtra where he also learnt Marathi and Gujarati. He later graduated from Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar with a degree in English, History, and Political Science. During his university years, he was actively involved with the National Cadet Corps (NCC), receiving formal training.
• From 1976 to 1989, he worked as a production operator at Vauxhall Motors in Luton. During this time, he trained as a driving instructor and later founded the Paul School of Motoring. Since 1985, his family has also been managing the Londis Convenience Store in Kempton.
• A highly enterprising individual, Mr. Rahi ventured into the property market and successfully built a substantial property portfolio, including a hotel.
• He had the honour of working closely with the late Chanan Chahal, the founding president of FABO-UK. Together, they travelled extensively to promote the Ambedkarite cause, visiting countries including Portugal, France, Belgium, Canada (Simon Fraser University, Vancouver), the United States (Columbia University), Colombia, Japan (Kōshiyama University), Paris, and Kuala Lumpur.
• Mr. Rahi has served as a trustee of the Guru Ravidas Mission Hospital in Phagwara, Punjab and personally funded surgeries for underprivileged patients. He is also a member of the Prabuddha Bharat Foundation in Punjab. A passionate supporter of education, he has consistently helped poor students by funding school uniforms, books, and tuition fees. He has even sponsored several students to pursue higher education abroad. Additionally, he has contributed financially to the publication of numerous books.
• Speech Excerpt – 135th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
My Lordship, Ladies, and Gentlemen,
On the 135th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, we at FABO-UK pay our deepest respects to the architect of modern India—a visionary who gave us the Constitution, fought tirelessly for human rights, and laid the foundation for a just and equal society.
Babasaheb’s philosophy continues to inspire our mission: to establish a world-class Ambedkarite centre for social change, learning, and cultural empowerment.
Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to:
* Promote Ambedkar’s vision of equality, reason, and justice in the UK and around the world.
* Mobilize and unite the Ambedkarite community through compassion and shared purpose.
* Support social transformation through education, outreach, and international cooperation.
Let us carry forward Babasaheb’s legacy—not just in words, but through bold actions that uplift the oppressed and advance the cause of liberty and fraternity.
Santosh Dass MBE: Chair of Anti Caste Discrimination Alliance – Speech, 20 April 2026, Dr Ambedkar Jayanti, House of Lords, Lord Nagaraju, FABO UK team, distinguished guests—good afternoon, and Jai Bhim.
For those who do not know me, I am Santosh Dass, Chair of the Anti Caste Discrimination Alliance since 2018, and former President of FABO UK from 2013 to 2023.
Today’s theme, “Equality Day” in the UK, is both timely and necessary. As we mark nearly 70 years since Dr Ambedkar’s passing, 76 years since the Indian Constitution, and 90 years since Annihilation of Caste, we must reflect honestly on how far we have come—and how far we still have to go.
Dr Ambedkar’s achievements were transformative. He laid the foundations for justice, dignity, and equality. Yet the promise of his vision remains unfinished. Too many still struggle to live with dignity and realise their full potential.
His time in London in the 1920s, at the London School of Economics and Gray’s Inn, played a crucial role in shaping him as an economist, jurist, and social reformer. These places remain powerful symbols today. The Ambedkar Museum in London and the Ambedkar Room at Gray’s Inn remind us that his intellectual journey was global in scope.
Dr Ambedkar is the first Indian to be honoured with a room at Gray’s Inn. This month, the Inn published Portraits at the Inn, featuring his portrait—donated by FABO UK in 2021—on the cover alongside figures such as Baroness Hale and His Majesty King Charles. This recognition is significant.
His legacy continues to resonate worldwide. 14 April, Dr Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, is now recognised as Equality Day in cities in Canada and beyond. Here in the UK, Coventry and Bedford councils have formally marked the day as one of equality and reflection. His message continues to cross borders and generations.
Yet we live in challenging times. We see a resurgence of racism, misogyny, and intolerance globally. Within this context, we must also confront caste discrimination in diaspora communities. Caste travels—it is not confined to one religion or region; it cuts across communities and identities.
In England and Wales alone, over 5.5 million people are of South Asian heritage. The Equality Act contains a provision that could explicitly outlaw caste discrimination. We are not asking for special treatment—only equal protection under the law for our families, communities, and future generations.
As Parliament considers this issue, the voices of those affected must be heard above all.
Thank you. Jai Bhim!!!
Navin Shah CBE, Former Chairman of London Assembly.
Let’s REMEMBER BABASAHEB IN HIS OWN WORDS:
1. “They cannot make history who forget history”.
2. “Be Educated, Be Organised and Be Agitated”
3 We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights. So carry on your agitation and organize your forces. Power and prestige will come to you through struggle”.
4 I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
5 I am firmly of the belief that women should be given equal rights and opportunities, just like men, to lead a dignified life.”
6. If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.”
Prof. Dr. Paul Flather is an academic – former Fellow at two Oxford University colleges, and visiting professor; journalist and writer with the Times and BBC; politician chairing the ILEA’s post schools committee; and human rights activist, who worked with dissidents in the former Central Europe and founding head of the Central European University. He has founded and campaigned on many equality and anti-racism initiatives, including co-founder of the pioneering British Organisation of People of Indian Origin. Currently, he is on the board of 6 charity trusts.
Prof. Rochana Bajpai is a Professor of Politics. Her research interests are in liberalism and minority rights, constitution-making, political representation, comparative political thought, political ideologies, and modern Indian politics. She is currently Principal Investigator of Pluralist Agreement and Constitutional Transformation (PACT), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The project examines the process of Constitution making of India. She said that Dr Ambedkar not only ensures political equality but also social equality. For that he ensured that political elites should be dislodged from power center. Therefore, Ambedkar placed emphasis on democracy as a way of life. Pointing towards her ongoing research project PACT, she highlighted how Ambedkar ensured that Constitution is not just elite agreement but ongoing conversation with different sections of community across time.
• Gopaljeet Singh Bhachu is a prominent inter-faith leader in Harrow, London. He is also an ambassador for Sikhs. He recited the 22-vows of Dr. Ambedkar and insisted upon the human dignity and equality.
When we discuss Dr. Ambedkar, we often speak of law, economics, and social justice. But his contribution to interfaith dialogue and religious thought is equally profound and deeply relevant today. He forced a moral conversation between religions. Ambedkar ji didn’t reject religion. He rejected religion without equality. Born a Hindu, he spent 20 years publicly studying world religions; Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, and Buddhism before making his choice. He wrote the riddles in Hinduism, engaged with Christian missionaries, debated Islamic scholars, and studied the Sikh gurus. His point was simple; faith must be tested against reason and human dignity. And in doing so, he made India’s religions look in the mirror. He reframed religion as a tool for liberation. For Ambedkar Ji, religion wasn’t just a ritual or identity. He defined it as dhamma, a social morality based on liberty, equality, and fraternity. In the Buddha and his Dhamma, he interpreted Buddhism for the modern world; no God, no soul, no priestly class, but rational, ethical path focused on ending suffering here and now. This was interfaith in action, taking ancient wisdom and making it speak to modern human rights. His mass conversion was an interfaith statement. On the 14th of October 1956, Ambedkar ji and over three and a half lakh followers converted to Mahayana Buddhism in Nagpur. It was one of history’s largest organised conversions. But he didn’t call it rejection alone. He gave 22 vows, many directly engaging other faiths. I shall have no faith in Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, he said, but also, I shall follow the path of equality taught by the Buddha. And he chose paths that widened, not narrowed human dignity. And can I end by just saying that this is how we should honour it, not just in libraries and in courts, but in the moral conversations between our communities.
Thank you. Jai Bhim.
Also all those who contributed to the event
Linda Obsilova is a psychologist from Finland with a strong interest in social justice, human rights, and anti-imperialism. She is an active board member of Finnish Psychologists for Social Responsibility (FiPSR) and is particularly interested in liberation movements worldwide, especially the Dalit movement in Nepal and India. Inspired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, she has promoted anti-caste awareness in Finland through public events, initiated cooperation with Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance Nepal, and is closely involved in building the European Dalit Archive Project.
Dr Ayan Guha is a British Academy International Fellow at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. He is the author of the Curious Trajectory of Caste in West Bengal Politics: Chornicling Continuity and Change ( Brill/Manohar). He is also associated with Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi as an Assistant Professor of Political Science.
Arun Kumar, former General Secretary of FABO UK, has been involved in the anti-caste moment for over 40 years. Associated with Ambedkar movement. Campaigning to declare 14 April, birth of Dr Ambedkar as International Day of Equality. As a result, last year, Bedford Borough Council passed a resolution to declare 14 April as an Equality Day.
Dr. Shrikant Borkar is a BARD Fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. He earned his MA, MSc and PhD in Anthropology of Development from the University of Sussex. His research explores international manifestations of caste, hegemony within the Indian diaspora, and international development policy.
Bhimraj Muthu is a DPhil candidate in Law at the University of Oxford and a Gopal Subramaniam Graduate Scholar at the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development. He completed his MPhil in Law with distinction in 2024 as a Ratanshaw Bomanji Zaiwalla Scholar and co-authored the 2025 Report on Judicial Conceptions of Caste, published by the Supreme Court of India. He is also the current organiser of the Oxford South Asian Ambedkar Forum.
Yashashwani Srinivas is a PhD student at the School of History, University of Leeds, conducting an AHRC-funded research Doctoral project on the history of the Dalit movement in postcolonial Karnataka, through the case study of the Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi. Her research brings together oral histories, vernacular archives, and movement literature to examine anti-caste mobilisation, media, and print culture.
Ganesh Kuppala, who serves as the Community Affairs Chairman of the Telangana Association of the United Kingdom. He has been an active and committed community leader, playing a key role in strengthening social cohesion and promoting cultural identity within the diaspora.
Adv Dr. PRADEEP JAGTAP, is President United Buddhist and Ambedkarie Foundation,
International – Cordinator Federation of Ambedkarie and Buddhist Organisations UK,
Founder Trustee Lord Bouddha International University USA,
Chief editor Lokdhara Times and Bharat Lokdhara,
President Karuna Samaj Mandir Trust and Karuna Budha Vihara
Neha Devrukhkar, is university student of Graphic Design. As part of the British Indian youth community, she was not fully aware of the complexities and impact of India’s caste system. To deepen her understanding and raise awareness among others, she created a documentary titled “The Ambedkarites.” The film explores the realities of caste, highlighting its social significance while sharing inspiring stories of resilience and progress.
Sohan Lal Gindha is Founding Chairman of Bodhisatva Babasaheb Ambedkar Education Society (Pan) India, and is Treasurer of FABO-UK.
• Ms. Raman, completed her masters in Media Communication and Development at the LSE. Her research was focused on how media participates in the Hinduization of Dalit Identity. Her other interests lie at the intersection of gender, identity, inclusion, dissent and power. She is currently based in London.
• Ms. Yashashwani Srinivas is a Ph.D. student at the School of History, University of Leeds, conducting an AHRC-funded research Doctoral project on the history of the Dalit movement in post-colonial Karnataka, through the case study of the Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi. Her research brings together oral histories, vernacular archives, and movement literature to examine anti-caste mobilisation, media, and print culture.
• Rahul Waghmare is an MSc graduate from the University of Hertfordshire UK and son of an ex-serviceman. He currently works in estate planning, supporting individuals and families with Wills, protection, and long-term financial awareness. His work reflects a commitment to integrity, social responsibility, and advancing informed financial decisions for individuals and communities.
Deepa Anand Bajantri is a Scientific Officer at The Institute of Cancer Research, with a strong background in molecular biology and genetic engineering. She earned her MSc in Biotechnology with a Gold Medal from Karnatak University, India. Her research spans Notch signalling, NF-κB pathways, and ubiquitin biology, with experience at Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, and the Francis Crick Institute. Alongside science, she is an accomplished debater and communications strategist with over 100 competitive wins.
Hemalatha R., I am here today to urge that the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. Bheem Rao Ambedkar be officially celebrated as Equality Day in the United Kingdom. This day has already been recognised as Equality Day by the municipal councils of Coventry and Bedford in the UK in previous years.
The United Kingdom is a global leader with far-reaching influence, shaped by its historical connections across many countries. It has diverse, multicultural society and people from different ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds live together.
While the nation has made significant progress in addressing racism, discrimination, and unequal opportunities, these challenges have not been fully eliminated.
Establishing an Equality Day would strengthen unity by promoting mutual respect, raise awareness of persistent inequalities, and reaffirm the UK’s commitment to fairness and inclusion.
The reason why Dr. Ambedkar to be recognised in the UK are many.
Babasaheb stands as one of the world’s strongest voices for equality, human dignity, and social justice.
He challenged inequality in all its forms—social, educational, political, economic, and gender and his vision carries timeless global relevance.
His work is universal because it is rooted in the enduring ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity—values that belong to all humanity, and not confined to one community or country.
Leaders Like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, his vision transcend time, geography and culture.
Moreover Dr. Ambedkar’s intellectual journey is deeply linked to Britain: He studied at the London School of Economics and he is recognised by Gray’s Inn as one of its distinguished members.
His legacy is preserved through Museums & memorial in London. This makes him a part of the UK’s own academic and historical fabric.
Dr. Ambedkar’s ideas continue to influence academic and policy discussions across leading institutions in the UK and globally. —particularly in areas such as labour rights, constitutional law, social justice.
His writings are taught in courses in UK universities like Oxford, Cambridge, King’s college, also in Columbia University of the USA and University of Bonn in Germany.
As the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, Ambedkar shaped one of the world’s largest democracies. His work reflects the core principles the UK upholds—namely, the rule of law, equality before the law, and the protection of fundamental rights.
Closing statement:
My Lords, honouring Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is not merely an act of retrospective celebration; it is a forward-looking affirmation.
It is about embracing a more inclusive, global vision of equality.
In doing so, the United Kingdom reinforce its leadership in advancing human dignity and rights across the world.
C. Gautam, Joint Secretary of FABO UK, reflected on the extraordinary efforts that made the gathering possible, recalling how plans had nearly fallen apart in the two nights leading up to the event. Despite significant logistical challenges, with attendees travelling from Leeds, Scotland, and as far as Finland and India, organisers worked tirelessly to ensure the occasion went ahead. “We will find a way,” he said, crediting the collective determination of academics, community leaders, and volunteers.
Held in the heart of London at the Palace of Westminster, the event carried deep symbolic significance. He highlighted the enduring legacy of B. R. Ambedkar and his historic connection to Parliament, noting that the occasion formed part of Ambedkar Centenary Commemorations first launched there in 1990 to honour his contributions to equality, justice, and social reform.
The occasion also celebrated academic excellence and future generations, as FABO UK honoured six emerging “community scholars” at the House of Lords. These recent graduates from universities across the United Kingdom were recognised for their academic achievements and intellectual contributions in the spirit of equality and social justice, marking the 135th Birth Anniversary of Babasaheb Dr B. R. Ambedkar, observed as “Equality Day.”
Concluding with gratitude, he thanked Lord Uday Nagaraju for his steadfast support. Lord Uday Nagaraju received an award of appreciation on behalf of Lord Harries of Pentregarth, who also honoured FABO UK’s current President, Ram Pal Rahi, alongside former Presidents Dr N Srinivasan, R. M. Summan, and Santosh Dass MBE for their longstanding service. He closed by sharing a poignant moment of a staunch Ambedkarite moved to tears upon entering Parliament in 1990, reflecting the emotional and historic significance of the occasion for Ambedkarite communities worldwide.
Recognition of ‘Emerging Scholars’ at the House of Lords It is our great pleasure to inform you that the Federation of Ambedkarite and Buddhist Organisations (FABO) UK will be conferring six awards to our ‘community scholars’, who have recently graduated (refer to attached profile) from universities across the United Kingdom. These emerging scholars are being recognised for their academic achievements and for continuing to make intellectual contributions on global platforms, in alignment with the principles of ‘equality and social justice’. The awards will be presented on the auspicious occasion of the 135th Birth Anniversary of Babasaheb Dr B. R. Ambedkar, commemorated as ‘Equality Day.’ The event will be held at the House of Lords, the British Parliament, on Tuesday, 20 April 2026, before the closing of the event. Profiles of the Scholars:
1. Dr Aruna Mahananda holds his PhD Criminology from University of Essex, Department of Sociology and Criminology and co-founder of Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Learning Centre, Odisha, India. He also holds his MA & MPhil in social work with specialisation in Criminology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, India.
2. Dr Arvind Kumar is a visiting lecturer in Political Sociology at the University of Hertfordshire, Research Associate at the SOAS, and Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London. He holds a PhD in Politics from Royal Holloway, and regularly writes for the Indian national media
3. Dr. Deep Chand is a Walter Benjamin Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Criminology, Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. He recently completed the Postdoctoral Global Encounters Fellowship (April 2024–September 2025) at the College of Fellows and the Institute of Sociology at the University of Tübingen, Germany. Chand received his doctoral degree in Sociology (magna cum laude) from Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.
4. Dr Kiruba Munusamy is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Post-Doctoral Fellow at the School of Law and Social Sciences, Middlesex University, London. She holds a doctoral degree in Law from Middlesex University, London. Besides academia, Dr Munusamy is a human rights lawyer who practised both in the Supreme Court of India and in the High Court of Madras and was recognised with ‘Change Maker 2025’ and ‘Social Impact-Achiever’ Awards for her grassroots activism.
5. Kanika Suresh holds MSc in International Relations, from Cardiff University. She has worked with NITI Aayog, the Policy Think Tank of Government of India.
6. Dr Nilesh Raut is a Research Officer in London School of Economics (LSE) Health, working on a project with Vitality. Previously, he worked as LSE Fellow in the Department of Health Policy at the London School of Economics. He also holds PhD in Health Economics and Policy from the London School of Economics.
Ravi S. Gautam is a Social Activist on Ambedkarite mission. He holds Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from NIT Allahabad, India. He has served as Defence Scientist with the DRDO, Government of India, in addition to as Technology Manager with various multinational companies in India, UK, USA etc.
He has studied multiple books from the book-set of BAWS (Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches). He has devoted his life to Ambedkarite mission.
Vote of Thanks: As an Executive member of the FABO-UK, it is my great honour and privilege to express the vote of thanks on this memorable occasion.
With this, I conclude the Vote of thanks.
The Most Venerable Wilbagedara Gnanissara, Head of Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre, London, UK.
Prayer & Blessings by Bhante
Namo Buddhàya!
Homage to the Supremely Enlightened Gauthama Lord Buddha!
Thank you for the opportunity to give an auspicious platform to appreciate and honour the visionary work of Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar to commemorate the 135th Birth Anniversary. This will uplift the spirit of our community who dedicated so much to keep the legacy of revolutionary message (Dharma) of Dr Ambedkar.
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammà sambuddhassa
Honour to the Blessed One, Supremely Enlightened One!
Buddhaü saraõaü gacchàmi
Dhammaü saraõaü gacchàmi
Saïghaü saraõaü gacchàmi
I go to the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha as my refuge for blessings.
Sabbe buddhà balappattà
Paccekàna¤ca yaü balaü
Arahantana¤ca tejena
Rakkham bandhàmi sabbaso
By the protective power of all the Buddhas, Silent Buddhas, and all Arahants
May there be protection in every way.
Bhavatu sabba-mangalam Rakkhantu sabba-devata.
Sabba-buddhanubhavena Sada sotthı bhavantu te.
Sabba-dhammanubhavena Sada sotthı bhavantu te.
Sabba-sanghanubhavena Sada sotthı bhavantu te.
May there be every blessing. May all the devas protect you.
Through the power of all the Buddhas, may you always be well.
Through the power of all the Dhammas, may you always be well.
Through the power of all the Sangha, may you always be well.
Blessings on Universal Well-Being
May I abide in well-being
In freedom from affliction –
In freedom from hostility
In freedom from ill-will –
In freedom from anxiety
And may I maintain well-being in myself.
May everyone abide in well-being
In freedom from affliction –
In freedom from hostility
In freedom from ill-will –
In freedom from anxiety
and may they maintain well-being in themselves.
All beings be released from all suffering
And may they not be parted from the good fortunes they have attain.
When they act upon intention
All beings are owners of their action –
And inherit its results.
Their future is born from such action –
Companion to such action
And its result will be their home. –
All actions with intention
Be they skilful or harmful –
Of their acts, they will be the heirs.
May all beings be well and secure!
May all beings be peaceful
and maintain their well-being!
May all beings be Happy!
SâDHU!
SâDHU!
SâDHU!
Upcoming new generation of Ambedkarite Scholars & Activists at the British Parliament, 20-Apr-2026.
