In the Hindu religion, one can[not] have freedom of speech. A Hindu must surrender his freedom of speech. He must act according to the Vedas. If the Vedas do not support the actions, instructions must be sought from the Smritis, and if the Smritis fail to provide any such instructions, he must follow in the footsteps of the great men. He is not supposed to reason. Hence, so long as you are in the Hindu religion, you cannot expect to have freedom of thought . B.R. Ambedkar
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The quote above is not just a trivial story. It is a true story. The Hindu faith is one of faith, meaning that it is not based on logic or reason. Instead, it is based on faith in the power of the Vedas . The Vedas are a collection of sacred Hindu texts that are believed to be revealed by God.

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