I want the Brahmins to realize that the Dravidian people today are very much hating those who cunningly cheated them with absurdities. They are now aware of the particular community making a living by spreading the foolishness. People have begun to hate god, religion, caste, mythologies (puranas) and so on.
Periyar E. V. RamasamyVillage reform is not merely cleaning the roads, constructing schools and worshipping monasteries. It is not mere celebration of festivals.
Periyar E. V. RamasamyA male has the right to wander about as he pleases. He has the right to marry any number of girls. This practice has led to prostitution.
Periyar E. V. RamasamyThere's no god. He who created god was a fool; he who spreads his name is a scoundrel and he who worships him is a barbarian.
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy