GENESIS OF SELF-RESPECT MOVEMENT
I started a movement and named it as the ‘Self-Respect Movement’ in 1926. It is known to…
Periyar Speaks
SUPPRESSED WOMEN
There is no public speaker who does not advocate equal rights to women. There are countless norms…
RAMA THE CHARACTER, DEPICTED IN THE EPIC
The following text is the character depiction of Rama, as portrayed in the original ‘Ramayana’ by Valmiki. …
ON MARRIAGE SYSTEM
” Self-Respect Marriages are taking place in which the principle of equality between the husband and wife…
WOMEN – PROPERTY RIGHTS
In India, there exist several cruelties -unacceptable to humanity, justice and rationalism—which cannot be found anywhere else…
ON THE GREAT BUDDHA
Why do we celebrate Buddha’s birthday? Buddha jayanthi does not mean worshipping a picture or an idol…
ABOUT MYSELF
I express, plainly and openly, thoughts which occur to me and which strike me as right. This…
FESTIVALS AND SUPERSTITION
The purpose of a feast is for a large number of people to meet, exchange views, and…
PHILOSOPHY BEHIND REVOLUTION
What is revolution? Is it a thing to be afraid of? There has been a revolution in…
