Caste system is basically a pernicious, persistent cancer

Submitted by Devasahayam (United States), May 22, 2008 at 06:01

It governs almost all aspects of most Hindus' lives. Hindus are not supposed to have commerce with members of another caste--a point which Ambedkar raised by asking "why are there rules against castes even interdining?".

There were several attempts historically to excise this evil--unfortunately, none were successful, as the attempt came from human efforts.

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