Caste system in India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Indian caste system describes the social stratification and social restrictions in the Indian subcontinent, in which social classes are defined by thousands of endogamous hereditary groups, ofte...
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There are countless scholars who justify Hindu caste system quoting chapter and verse from the scriptures, ignoring the fact that they were convenient interpolations or authored by bigoted scholars in an otherwise sacred lore to justify a cruel and unjust system using the very authority of God.
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www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/h_caste.asp
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The Caste System ... In ancient India there developed a social system in which people were divided into separate close communities. These communities are known in English as caste. The origin of the caste system is in Hinduism, but it affected the whole Indian society. ... The non-Hindus in caste system...
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adaniel.tripod.com/castes.htm
adaniel.tripod.com/castes.htm
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The non-Hindus in caste system ... The relations between the Jewish communities of India are sometimes explained as affected by the Indian caste system but these relations can also be explained according to Jewish religious laws. There were three main Jewish communities in India.
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OK, but today it is Hindus maintaining the caste system. Therefore they are the ones who could actually do something to change it. ... Have you read Manu Smruti, the Law Book of Hindus. It very clearly not only propagates but encourages caste system. (I know now you will disown this Book too). Put your house in order and...
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Approximately 90 percent of Hindus live in India, ... These extensive evolutionary developments have kept Hinduism from becoming a homogeneous religious system. Hinduism is complex, and the beliefs and practices of the various traditions within Hinduism are diverse to the extent that they may seem contradictory.
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Last but not the least, the caste system has severely undermined the unity of Hindus who stand divided on caste lines, thereby contributing to social, economic and political instability of the country as a whole.
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orthodox hindus, caste system, hi lauren: Hi Lauren, Thank you for your questions. The caste system was outlawed in India in 1948 when India became an independent country. Although marriage among ethnic Hindus is still often arranged with caste in mind and certain very orthodox Hindus observe... ... More Hindus Answers;
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