This sickening birth-based caste system is the contribution of that fake Manu and his rotten book called Manusmrithi. The Bhagvad Gita talks about "Chaturvarnya" (Four classes) based on qualities and deeds of a person.
It is a mystery why hindus followed that rotten Manusmriti over the teachings of the Lord himself. The result is there for all to see.
I agree with u that inequalities withing hindu society cannot be justified on the grounds that inequalities exist in muslims and christians as well. What others do we need not imitate. Birth-based caste violates Constitution and teachings of Gita and must be done away with.
RE:RE:Dear Kumar
by Kumar on Jun 08, 2007 10:34 PM Permalink
Anand, it's not a mystry why Manusmriti was followed over Gita. One of the key guy who supported the spread of Manusmriti was Pusyamitra Sunga and his dynasty. Please read the following link about this traitor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pusyamitra_Sunga
If personal intrests of unethical people take precedance over the greater good, justice and truth, the current status of India is the result.
RE:RE:Dear Kumar
by Anand Iyer on Jun 09, 2007 11:13 AM Permalink
"Proponents also point to the proclamations and claim that the Manu Smriti was propagated.". The reign of this traitor was between 185BCE to 151BCE. Dr. Ambedkar in "Who is Shuidra" acknowledges that deterioration (like no thread ceremony for girls, presecution of Ahudras) began sometime after 200BCE. Now I know that it is this traitor Pusyamitra is responsible.
