Even though many twisted invterpretations are given, caste system is essentially based on birth only. It is built on the basis of Karma Theory: depending on a person's karma in the previous birth he takes birth into respective caste or into animals. Bhagavad Gita never says caste is not based on birth. But the scripture adds the piont that to make his caste dharma perfect, a person should follow cetatin professional duties and qualities. So the Chathur Varna is based on birth only. Why Eklavya was asked to remove his finger. Because he did something, his caste did not prescribe. Otherwise, Eklavya would have been a good ally to Duryodhan. Why karna was often referred to as Sutha even after he became a king. Because he was perceived to be the son of the fisherman who brought him up [the fact that he was the son of Kunti was known only to Krishna].
So caste system from the beginning is based on birth only. Instead of giving twisted answers, let us reform it. Hinduism has many other merits, but system is blot that needs to be removed
Shruti is unchanging. The Gita falls under this category.
Smriti changs with time. The much deried "Manu-Smriti" is a SMRITI, NOT SHRUTI. So, TO SAY MANU_SMRITI TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER THE GITA is ludocracy, sole goal to have mischief.
RE:RE:CASTE SYSTEM IS BASED ON BIRTH ONLY
by ravikiran on Jun 07, 2007 08:16 AM Permalink
Another of those christian fundamentalists commenting on Hinduism without knowing the facts. Answering to the article then there should be a law to allow Hindus inside any masjid without covering their heads.Why are Hindus targetted in this country. Friends , the only way to answer this , go out and vote in any election in your area and vote out the congress and its allies. Do not sit at home like to 2004 general elections. Look what we got , a PM without spine
