Jai Bhim

Jai Bhim is a greeting phrase used by Indian Buddhists, especially by the ones who converted to Buddhism with or by inspiration of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Though mostly used by the Dalit converts to Buddhism, it is not religious by its origin and meaning. It was never considered as a religious term and has been used by people of lower caste classes as a word of greetings and as a mark of respect towards their ideologue Bhimrao Ambedkar.[1] Jai Bhim literally means "Victory to Bhim" i.e., to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. .[2]

The term Jai Bhim was coined by Babu L. N. Hardas, a strong follower of Dr. Ambedkar.[3] Many alternatives, such as Jai Rama-pati and Bal Bhim, were considered before deciding on the term Jai Bhim. Babu Hardas promoted this method of greeting with the help of workers of the Bhim Vijay Sangh[4]

Notes

  1. ↑ Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati made it clear after the fatwa against it by an Islamic seminary."Fatwa on BSP Slogan Sparks Off Debate".
  2. ↑ Christophe, Jaffrelot (2005). Dr Ambedkar and untouchability: analysing and fighting caste. pp. 154–155. ISBN 978-1-85065-449-0.
  3. ↑ Ramteke, P. T. Jai Bhim che Janak Babu Hardas L. N. (in Marathi).
  4. ↑ Jamnadas, K. "Jai Bhim and Jai Hind".
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