Periyar Speaks

I started a movement and named it as the ‘Self-Respect Movement’ in 1926.  It is known to all.  I am...

There is no public speaker who does not advocate equal rights to women. There are countless norms and books advocating...

The following text is the character depiction of Rama, as portrayed in the original ‘Ramayana’ by Valmiki.  All the depictions...

" Self-Respect Marriages are taking place in which the principle of equality between the husband and wife is accepted. The...

In India, there exist several cruelties -unacceptable to humanity, justice and rationalism—which cannot be found anywhere else in the world....

Today, the people are of the opinion that all the religions were created by the people.  In the society you...

Why do we celebrate Buddha’s birthday? Buddha jayanthi does not mean worshipping a picture or an idol of Buddha with...

I express, plainly and openly, thoughts which occur to me  and which strike me as right.  This may embarrass a...

The purpose of a feast is for a large number of people to meet, exchange views, and enjoy themselves.  As...

What is revolution? Is it a thing to be afraid of? There has been a revolution in the matter of...