What was periyar's view about the codes of manu, the gita and the ramayana

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Periyar was a critic of Hindu scriptures like code of Manu ,The Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana.He criticised the Hindu scriptures because -

• He felt that these scriptures establish the dominance of Brahmins over lower castes.
• According to Periyar's view these scriptures also justified the domination of men over women.
• Periyar always supported the untouchable to fight for their dignity.
• Periyar eagerly wanted to the untouchables to free themselves and achieve social equality.