18 Facts About Savita Ambedkar

Savita Ambedkar was an Indian physician, and social activist.

Savita Ambedkar, helping him medically and editorially while he wrote his books.

Savita Ambedkar credited her in the preface of his book The Buddha and His Dhamma for extending his life by many years.

Savita Ambedkar was born Sharada Krishnarao Kabir on the 27 January 1909 in Bombay in a Saraswat brahmin family.

Savita Ambedkar's family hailed from the Dorle village, located in Ratnagiri Tehasil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra.

Savita Ambedkar was introduced to Dr Sharada Kabir by Dr Rao on one such visit.

Savita Ambedkar was then the Labor Minister in the Viceroy's Executive Council.

Savita Ambedkar was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure.

Savita Ambedkar continued her care of her husband with full devotion till his death.

Savita Ambedkar mentioned the help he received from wife in a book written on 15 March 1956, in a book The Buddha and His Dhamma.

Savita Ambedkar was given the initiation of Buddha's Dhamma by the Burmese Bhikkhu Mahastavir Chandramani giving Three Jewels and Five precepts.

Savita Ambedkar himself initiated Buddhism by giving 500,000 followers of Three Jewels, Five precepts and twenty-two pledges.

Savita Ambedkar had dual obligations while taking care of him, in addition to being a doctor.

Savita Ambedkar took herself up to his farmhouse in Mehrauli in Delhi.

Savita Ambedkar played an important role in the movement about the book Riddles in Hinduism.

Savita Ambedkar's role earned her respect and got rid of the misunderstanding of Dalits.

Savita Ambedkar died on 29 May 2003 at the age of 94 at JJ Hospital in Mumbai.

Savita Ambedkar wrote a memorable and autobiographical Marathi book titled "Dr Ambedkaranchya Sahwasat".