My honest opinion on the CASTE system as a Canadian Hindu

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As a Canadian who is Hindu, CASTE is not something that I think about all the time. I was born in the 80’s and grew up in the 90’s and my first real exposure to “CASTE” was when I did a world religions course in Grade 11.
But this one word has ruled Hinduism for so long and has shaped the perception of Hinduism to outsiders. Caste is now being weaponized in North America to target and profile Hindus.
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[@HinduLifestyle]

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[@Userienxlaopbd]

First learn about the difference between CASTE and Varna. Brahmin, kshatriya, vaishya, shudra are Varna, not CASTE. Caste system is created by social system, by people, but not by Bhagwan or his words, scriptures. If you hate caste system, would you hate the idea of Muslim and kafir amongst Muslims? Would you hate the firkas, they have created and then there is a sense of superiority amongst themselves?

[@Topquark1]

​@@Userienxlaopbd​Caste exists in names, surnames, on forehead, on cross thread inside one's shirt, in the type of tilak on forehead, pig tailed hair tuft, in the area one lives, in the God one worships, in temple one visits, in one's kul devatha etc etc . The Caste system has destroyed Hinduism and its unity. It is the greatest mental disease and the next is the colour of the skin which is playing havoc in Indian society. We many Indians were eagerly expecting our Modiji will not miss his brute majority advantage to do some drastic reforms in Hindu religion. Removal of caste Surnames, Free passage for Ghar Wapsi ( i.e Easy passage for Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists to reconvert into Hinduism) These are made impossible by the system because which caste they will join in Hinduism is a very serious problem. Hinduism is losing time 😭 for catching up with China's super fast development.

[@girsharma2076]

If you are a Hindu and believe Caste system is a Hindu thing-you are not a HINDU-One of the dangerous downsides to colonialism is feeding fake narratives about their own to those colonised to appear great and the Hindus evil and deserving of bad fame. Every person but a Hindu talks and writes and spread rubbish about our Dharam and secular Hindus ie the colonial trapped many of whom have platforms make it worse. There is a lot but just on caste before Mughals brutally invaded and raped and converted there was the start of naming a system but the name caste was given by specifically mackauley-who as the western has and ca only see difference and discrimination claimed Hindus practised caste system. Little did the silly man understand the professional system they all follow now -globally. Then if you wanted to be a cleaner even if you were a Brahamin you could if you are from a family that cleaned but wanted to study to be a Brahamin you could this is what is written in the original scriptures there was not poverty since Bharat had the highest gdp as did China then. Sati was never a mass Hindu practice use common sence the population would've dwindled terribly if so. BUt it was some brve Rajput Princesses or strong women who showed the mughal or european/british men who anted to rape and sell them as sex slaves the middle finger and jumped on pyres with their husbands rather than get caught and sold-try and find the truth Hindus. Don't still be the chained puppets to the west. Its big universities who lie about their violent past in religion and make up fake narratives about us. i advise you watch and follow -Anand Ranganathan and J Sai Deepak and many more who tell the truth.

[@Yogis_BitterTruth_Nirvan]

@@Userienxlaopbd There is no caste in Sanatan Hindu dharma pls stop foisting that on us, it's Hinduphobia. that is not related to any of our native word. there is varna. varna simply means category, identity and part with a function of society for society to function without any hierarchy/discrimination. hierarchy/discrimination is contradictory to vasudhaivakutumbakam (whole world is one family) principle and Karma siddhanta. other religions don't have these principles so you can't compare Muslims or anybody to us Hindus.

[@Yogis_BitterTruth_Nirvan]

@@Topquark1 No. tilak symbolises what path you follow. for eg. Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism and Vedantism. Jati or varna dosen't have any tilak

[@DirenM]

I'm a Guyanese born hindu Canadian. I was told I was a shudra (long story lol) but I never gave up my dream to understand and collect old scriptures like the Gita, Ramayana, and all 18 Mahapuranas. Caste was always a title to me and didn't stop me. I invite all Hindus to not limit themselves because of caste or fear of the unkown. Bhagavan is there for all to love. Being human is difficult enough as it is. The more we learn, the better we understand what being a hindu is. May Saraswati Maa always be with you bhaiya. Jai Sri Ram. 🙏🏾

[@NativeVsColonial]

Every human is a born Shudra, but as they develop knowledge, and skills, they get placed in different Varnas/Professions

[@ak5522]

Keep it up Sir🙏

[@SarojSingh-nq5ql]

I'm hindu from India and don't used to know my caste till 9th standard when we were asked to fill the form for board exams. Then when I get mature i realised it's not people, it's literally the system, the gov, the constitution who is keeping it alive so that they can play caste politics. The current generation from all the castes is literally trying so hard to move forward and to forget everything but system is intentionally pulling them backwards.

[@accidental34]

​@@NativeVsColonial Actually, every human is born even below Shudras. The Shudra varna is for people who serve others. Serving others sincerely for the good of society is not that easy. (It's the 'sincerely' part that is not easy). But s/he who can do that, is elevated to the level of Shudra.

[@mamy22ka]

🙏🙏🙏

[@naren2k6]

Indians need to change the Narrative on Hinduism, and Sanathana Dharma and not let foreign colonizers dictate their narratives that are false and deceptive.

[@UjwalRam]

True We never actively said our own story

[@RojaJaneman]

How? It took them a millennia of doing this to their slaves. U r gonna have to war in order for overturning it. They’re not releasing the collar that easily

[@Hiraeth1992]

@naren2k6 Indian education system is the key. BJP has done a crappy job to fix it

[@DalitisHebrewnotHindu]

@@naren2k6 its already being done ✅

[@AnuvabRudra200]

Namaste, brother. I am a Hindu teenager from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩 I watch your videos regularly. They are just awesome. Your opinions are really logical. I share your videos with my Hindu friends too. Please keep making video. Jai Shree Ram🚩🚩

[@John-sl3lu]

♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏stay safe brother

[@himanv]

Bravo, Shawn! Excellent framing of the issue and backing it up with primary sources. I'm going to use this video every time I get confronted with "caste". Your swargiya dad, and mom, and everybody else is proud of you, I am sure. Best wishes!

[@Anubhavsengupta1902]

Sir you should make a video on how Thomas Macaulay implanted Western style education system in Bharat and that's why we Hindus lost our age old Gurukul Education!,it's extremely sad that 99%of Hindus still don't know or care about that and that's why so many people specially Leftists and Neo Buddheists take advantage of their ignorance twords Hinduism,that video is needed!🙏🕉️

[@raicooks1382]

No... thats not why we lost gurukuls because when the British came only 1% Indians were educated. Thats hardly a system and more a previledge. British brought the numbers up to 13%. That means gurukuls could have still taught 85%. They never made the effort even in their home turf.

[@SarojSingh-nq5ql]

​@@raicooks1382 U literally need to read the book " the beautiful tree" by dharampal singh ji where he has mentioned about the survey done by Britishers.

[@Vedham5]

Absolutely well said, brother, the word caste itself is one amongst the innumerous toxic implants of the venomous British creatures to dishevel, distort, and vilify the greatest ever and the only Sanaathana Dharma - the truth is that only the word 'Varna' had always been the reality and a person becomes someone great like a Maharshi from his deeds and never on the basis of birth or varna, as in Maharshi Vaalmiki had been born in a hunter's family, i.e. soodhra varna but had become one of the noblest and revered Maharshis of Bhaarath and there's thousands of other examples too. Jayathu Mleccamuktha Akhanda Sanaathana Vaidhika VswaGuru Bhaaratham! Yaawadh Bhoomandale Sanaathana Dharmo Vardhathu, Sarve Paashanda Paisaacika Avaidhika Mathaah Sampoorna Roopena Vnasyanthu.

[@deepalil1085]

And who can take admission in Gurukul? Shudras? Untouchables? Ok Vaishyas? Only Bramhins?

[@Vedham5]

@@deepalil1085 Respected sister, there was never a restriction on admission based on varna, that's always been a part of the rancid colonial propaganda and people still fail to realise it 😢

[@Anubhavsengupta1902]

Sir you should make a video on the difference between religion and Dharma,it's extremely sad that 99%of Hindus still belive that religion and Dharma are the some things only,a religion means a set of belives made by it's founder which it's followers should follow blindly without using any logic or reasonings basically a cult!,like Islam,Christianity,Judaism,Buddheism specially on the rise of Neo Buddheism etc are called religions,meanwhile Hinduism(Although the correct word for that is Sanatan dharma)on the other hand means Dharma(Moral principles)where having doubts and asking questions is fully allowed,and it's the one and only Dharma in the entire planet!🚩🕉️

[@truthislogical]

He must also explain so called political hindutv has nothing similarities with sanatan dharma

[@vegetarianninja]

same experience as a Hindu in the UK. Caste isnt even a thing for most (I would say all actually). "Caste" only arises in the academic analysis of Hinduism, or as a device for Hindu-bashing in the media; but for sure in our Temples and social centres, CASTE is meaningless. I don't even know what caste I am, it's that irrelevant to my Hindu experience. It's useful to know about Jati and Varna because there is a deeper meaning for seekers, and it's useful to be able to undo the damage done by anti-Hindu forces, but practically, it's almost invisible. For some reason however it seems like a "thing" for Hindu Punjabis in the UK who have taken on "caste" as a way to discriminate within their own, but that's more of a sub-cultural nuance with Hindu Punjabis, who interestingly seem to enjoy the false pride associated with "caste".

[@rithvka4227]

True caste can be considered like Denomination in Hinduism like how Christianity has denomination

[@RojaJaneman]

It’s because it’s Brit installed. If u read puranas u would know that the stories they installed were all misrepresentations. Colonial rule never ended. It’s just remotely done via geoeconomics and geopolitics. It’s y all financial/economic controls r in d west. It’s y d south is trying to get out of under it Get ur apocalypse sciences from native sources. Think critically.

[@madhavrekwar3552]

Yes people are moving away from caste but not all there are still people believe in it..but surely will eliminate from our society..

[@NativeVsColonial]

Fun fact: The term ‘Jaat’ arrived in Indian vocabulary through the Arabic-Persian term ‘Zaat’, which means Race, Breed, Caste, or Bloodline.

[@kshatrapavan]

No. Hindi "jaat" comes from Sanskrit जाति "jāti" which means birth, type and kind.

[@cziffrathegreat666]

@@kshatrapavan yep

[@la02it]

Jati also means species context matters brother ​@@kshatrapavan

[@kshatrapavan]

@@la02it Species is covered in birth, type and kind. जाति primarily means birth. Species is a secondary meaning derived from that. My point is that it's not some foreign word imposed on Hindus. Jāti ia found in both varna and non-varna context in ancient Indian scriptures.

[@Yogis_BitterTruth_Nirvan]

@@kshatrapavan Where is this word mentioned ? scripture name name and verse number?

[@harshal.karadkar]

Well in India, caste is mostly identified using a person's surname since many generations. My grandfather was genius enough to use a name of a random village from Maharashtra(Karad) as surname, so that further generation won't get to know our caste. Jai shree Ram 🕉️

[@tivo3720]

I can understand... Many Indians. Even though I am also Indian. I'm from Bengal... I can't understand what people will do by knowing my caste? We never ever face or heared such cases in Bengal.

[@RojaJaneman]

@@tivo3720because they don’t exist. These r fake narratives designed to fool people into believing there’s discord epic proportions happening all d time. It’s not. Anyone can go into a mandir or hospital or a mall/market and do things as they please. How many stores ask u ur caste before buying?? I’ve never seen it. And I’ve travelled all over India. Whereas, many churches won’t let u bury anyone else besides their own flock. And they make their own separate churches based on race and nations and languages. Not to mention different denominations. THAT is d real caste system.

[@AnOceanofMercy]

Shri Krishna explains the varna and ashram system in the Bhagavad Gita. The word caste cannot be used in the Vedic context. Western mindset has forcefully concocted theories without any understanding of the Vedic civilization. Please read the Bhagavad Gita.

[@HinduLifestyle]

You are correct and I hope your watched my video

[@AnOceanofMercy]

@@HinduLifestyle I am glad you are making these videos to counter ages old wrong narrative about the Vedic civilization.

[@vivekiyer2203]

​@@AnOceanofMercy it is warming to see young guns as us becoming aware of the forcefully ingrained colonial rhetorics.

[@Menonsreegiri]

Absolutely true explanation, I haven't come across such a magnificent views about Varna and Caste implanted into the brains of Indian Hindus by colonial rule.

[@princessap9635]

Can we also stop using the stupid errant term “south asian. Are Russians expected to call themselves North Asians?? Again plenty of Indian supplicating to western minds to decide what to call themselves. If we don’t call ourselves south Asian amongst ourselves, meaning this term is not native to our communities, why do we use it when talking with each other for w western audiences?? Are we this colonised that we look to western people to tell us what we should be called?? Rise up!!! Great video on calling out the BS of these lost people..

[@RojaJaneman]

It’s verbosity, to create divisions

[@princessap9635]

@@RojaJaneman it’s errant and racist to homogenize. People from Greece call themselves Greek. Turns out people from. Russia call themselves Russian. People from India, plenty call themselves Indian. We don’t need to look to other people to tell us how we can label ourselves for their convenience and erasure of national identities. Curiously, this hypocrisy seems to only apply to largely non white countries. Never been south Asian, never want to be and never will be. Very proudly Indian

[@RojaJaneman]

@@princessap9635 No people from Greece call themselves Hellenes. Russians call themselves Russkiye. Indians call themselves Bharatiy or Sanatani. All names u mentioned were given to d natives by their enemies in d west. Do u realize what u did?

[@princessap9635]

@@RojaJaneman I am quite aware of others native terms used. I don’t think we are speaking about the same concern. I am saying Greeks still call themselves Greek amongst themselves and to others. I am saying Russians while having other terms call themselves Russian also. I am saying members of these nations are not expected to dissolve themselves into a purposefully ambiguous term that undermines their sense of individual nation. As in Russians are not not expected to call themselves North Asian nor would they ever accept it. I am saying Indians do NOT call themselves south Asian organically to each other. This term south Asian only comes out of Indians when wanting to appeal to non Indians. Deciding whether the nation of India should revert to its original name is a completely different internal matter and this remains an ongoing debate amongst Indians. But at no point has the name of India ever been “South Asia”. You are speaking of entirely different matter. Personally, I have no issue with Indians calling themselves Bharatiya or Sanatani or even desi-and see the merits of doing so actually. The recent victors are from Team India. So that internal debate Is ongoing .. But as yet plenty of Indians still call their own country India and also call themselves Indian even amongst themselves. Citizenry is not the only way the term “Indian” is used. It can refer also to one’s heritage. Diaspora Indians refer to themselves also by these terms. I am speaking of a different matter. I am asking why the hell do plenty of Indians automatically hesitate to call themselves Indian the second they speak to a white person? Indians will still call themselves Indian while living in India but as soon as they come to America they morph into “south Asian”. India has never been called South Asia-this a purposefully nebulous term…a one size fits all that refers to anyone of brown skin tone from a similar geographical region. As soon as an Indian speaks to a fellow Indian they are again happy to call themselves Indian? My concern is these are deeply subversive methods to erase the uniqueness of the nation India and plenty of other countries which may have people from similar skin tone, but vastly different politics and culture. People from Japan are still called Japanese and we honour their uniqueness. I’m sure Japanese people have terms in their own native language that they refer to themselves. But in the English speaking world they do also refer to themselves as Japanese. The term south Asian has nothing to do with the need for a term to use in the English speaking world-the country currently named India lends itself easily to calling the people of that nation Indians. The term south Asian isn’t some new term needed for the English speaking world-it is an attempt at erasure of nations.

[@RojaJaneman]

@@princessap9635 no. This isn’t desis doing it. Others r not insecure. Or people pleasers. Only desis have that prob So when someone gives those stamps to let’s say Russians, they don’t listen. Or even get aggressive and demand respect. Whereas desis roll over and take it as a badge of honor that someone actually thought of them at all. So it’s easy to teach them these and many other things through education system. It’s y that system was invented. It’s y it’s still remotely controlled from d outside.

[@Anime-Face.]

Hello, thank you for sharing your video. I understand that the Outsiders may not fully comprehend our caste system. It serves as a means of identifying our respective communities, but ultimately, we are all part of the same collective. While we may have distinct practices and roles, we should recognize and respect these differences. 🙏🏾

[@sharmillasingh-binda411]

Brother - there is no such thing as "caste system" in Sanatana Dharma. Varna is not caste and is not determined by birth. Sri Krishna mentions this in the Bhagvad Gita. As Hindus we need to re-educate our people and stop them from describing Hinduism with these derogatory phrases that were created and used by the British to divide and conquer. They insulted our Dharma and they were successful. Time to reverse the damage by using our Dharmic wisdom. 🙏🕉️💞

[@thelegendarysupersaiyanbro6535]

you understood nothing from the video

[@Anime-Face.]

🙏🏾​@@sharmillasingh-binda411

[@truthislogical]

Please react to smile2jannah on Hinduism

[@anik1612]

Thanks for this beautifully explained video on "caste system" propaganda. Love from Bangladesh. Jay Sanatan

[@HinduLifestyle]

Glad you liked it

[@DalitisHebrewnotHindu]

Caste is Roman Catholic from Latin in Spain/portugal and bought by the Portuguese to Goa and spread all over India

[@niccolopaganini1782]

How so?

[@DalitisHebrewnotHindu]

@@niccolopaganini1782 + Google latin caste and you will see what they created and too to their colonies

[@DalitisHebrewnotHindu]

@@niccolopaganini1782 + no caste in India befor the Portuguese came . Caste was to differ between Europeans and people form their colonies ..

[@niccolopaganini1782]

@@DalitisHebrewnotHindu can you show how that is so? Demonstrate or prove your claim

[@DalitisHebrewnotHindu]

@@niccolopaganini1782 + my claim .. Google it . Latin Casta .. if i write an open here , they will ban me .. cause they want to keep it u set wraps …

[@Anik01234-r]

Love from Bangladesh brother

[@prositbiswas4483]

i am also from Bangladesh.

[@Anik01234-r]

@@prositbiswas4483 provide your Instagram here brother

[@thinkingcitizen]

brother we are very worried about the safety of Hindu and Buddhist in Bangladesh. please come to India, you will be welcome in West Bengal and Assam.

[@Anik01234-r]

@@thinkingcitizen somehow we will survive here. First save your west Bengal and assam too.

[@niccolopaganini1782]

​@@thinkingcitizen Christians too, their safety is also at risk in Bangladesh, they are also most welcome here in India.

[@Spoidormon099]

I've already shared this video with all my contacts. Is there a way that algorithm promotes it more?

[@HinduLifestyle]

Like and comment + watch until the end. That is the biggest driver of the algorithm. (thanks for all the support)

[@realbigmanoncampus]

Vedic literature has no mention of caste. Vedic literature has detailed explaination of what is called the varnashram broken down into four ashramas - brahmacharya (bachelor life), grahastha (householder life), vanaprastha (renunciation of householder life), sanasya (complete renunciation to only meditate on Lord). There are four types of people in these various ashramas - brahmins, kshatriya, vaisya and sudra based on their activities and mentality. None of these were by virtue of birth. Only through activities could you be a brahmin or kshatriya, vaisya and sudra. None of those were oppressive. Each of those had a specific function in society.

[@ravichandrakumarchouturi5571]

there are castes ever where , even among americans. asians blacks native americans remaing whatever. people tend to divide among themselves if left alone .

[@joejo7698]

If Brahmin is higher, than putting DR on your front name after PHD is also is discrimination.🤣

[@bharath2508]

Obviously

[@Curiosity1220]

@@bharath2508such stupid logic from Gobar brain. Problem is you are born with PhD after your father has PhD and oppress people who doesn’t have PhD.

[@arjyachatterjee6874]

​@@Curiosity1220 Blabbering shit with no evidence won't make your arguments true.

[@Curiosity1220]

@@arjyachatterjee6874 Who told you I don’t have evidence?

[@Curiosity1220]

@@joejo7698 But if you’re PhD it doesn’t mean your children are automatically PhD and it doesn’t mean people who don’t have PhD are tamasic.This is not the case with Brahmins because you’re born a Brahmin.

[@grimsobad8545]

Caste is a *colonial imposition* created to divide the Hindu society, the word “caste” itself is a Portuguese word, The varna jati system was used to determine occupation and could vary

[@radicaldrake7064]

Varna was originally a work based system. Those with knowledge and teaching ability were Brahmans. Those who would fight for their land were Kshatriyas. Those who practice Medicine and are merchants come under Vaisya and those who perform labour and middlework are Shudra. Roles assigned based on the skills and abilities of a person. Hindu's allowed this system to be pervertized to something as dehumanising like the caste system. India needs to realise and change this.

[@RR-pc7yv]

You know nothing about Indian social structures. First get yourself informed on the subject then form opinions...

[@millannegarcia7450]

4:56 I remember reading an explanation about varnas that mentioned that it was a system that wasn't made to be vertical, but horizontal, where everyone is essentially the same but performs different functions to maintain a society that depends on the "level" before you.

[@realddh]

Hey Shawn, keep up the great work. Thank you for your extensive research and knowledge of the this nuisance social construct; which only used to further suppress us from the colonizers. From my grasp of the Vik Vedas is that Varna is an ecosystem which is made up of these different occupations that help society build up as a whole. It makes perfect sense, as India has been suppressed (Mughals, Portuguese, British) for over 800+ years, hence those outsiders would want to change our fabric of society. Looking forward to the next video!

[@panzee1484]

Don't forget to list the French (e.g. Puducherry) and the Dutch (e.g. Dutch Bengal, Dutch Coromandel etc.) amongst those who used India for their own purposes.

[@harism5589]

do not know which translation you are using in this video that uses word "caste". Take ANY original Hindu text, you will not find word "Caste" in it. "Caste' is a Portuguese word, used to describe (I guess) Sanskrit word "Varna". Because there are 4 "Varna" described in Vedas. In Vedas Varna is used to describe profession. The professions like agriculture, metallurgy, various crafts and trades belong to Shudra Varna (low risk and low rewards professions). Nowhere it says you belong to this Varna by birth! Crafts and trades like Metal worker (black smith), Gold worker (Gold smith) Carpenter, Textile worker (more than thousand trades) all belong to this category. When 'scholars' trained under missionary schools entered into Bharat, they interpreted the Bhartiya society through their lens. Introduced 'Cast' by force on the birth certificate. At that time (first senses under British Raj) no one understood why they are 'forced' to put under one of the four 'Casts'. According to Bharatiya tradition they belong to one of the professions like 'Carpenter', 'Black Smith', 'Gold Smith', 'Tailor' (and list is very very long) community. And if there are several brothers in a family, they each can pick up different trades or profession, hence is not attached by birth. Hinduism do not have concept like 'first grade', second grade humans. Islam brought concepts of 'first grade and second grade humans. They call second grade humans 'kaffir'. They do not touch Kaffirs (untouchable) as they are supposed to be dirty. There are videos by Hindu in Pakistan how this is practiced in Paxtan even today!! Hindu Dharma is very much wrongly translated by many western 'scholars' mainly because they do not understand the Dharmic concepts using 'Religion' lens. Dharma is not same as Religion!! Since they did not study anything beyond 'Religion', they try to fit the ideas into the box they know event if they do not fit.

[@shreepadbhat9739]

Thanks for uploading!! My suggestion to you is: Research on "when and how British brought Caste System as practiced in India!? In Bhagavadgita, Krishna is very clear: "I created 4 Varnaaas (not castes) based on Guna (satva, raja, tama) and karma (action in real world)" Try to understand the meaning of it! Investigate who was Valmiki (worshipped by all), who was Vyasa (whose wife was from boatman family? And why all the Brahmins worship them (annually once)? Who are Dalits? Majority of Dalits are Brahmins and Kshatriyas who refused to convert o to Islam!! The Muslim rulers resorted to entice and seduce wealthy Hindus in to Islam by money, position and women! And such families became Ashrafs! And these fellows, developed special grudge on "Brahmins and Kshatriyas" who refused to convert and also refused to pay Jajia tax!! So, the poorer sections of Brahmins and Khshatriyas were forced in to "night soil lifting work" and in one generation, they became so poor that they could not sustain basic education and started to be called uneducated, dullard, helpless, coward, untouchable Dhimmis - "Dalits". And within 3 generations down the line, these "Dalits" became untouchables for Hindus as well!! In my view, in this or the next decade when they get empowered by modern times, when they come out of anguish, BHARAT WILL BECOME DEVELOPED COUNTRY!! BECAUSE, THE CIVILISATIONAL STRENGTH TO GAIN EDUCATION / SKILL AND DO RESEARCH WILL BECOME A BOON FOR DEVELOPED BHARAT!! WRITTEN ON THE WALL!

[@darshandhawan5923]

Every Sanatani must read Bhagwat Geeta Upanishads Sankhya and Yoga philosophy Nyaya philosophy Secret of the veda by Sri Aurobindo.

[@BapanSaha-ni5uz]

I'm proud to be Hindu 🕉️🕉️🕉️😊😊😊

[@cypcyp4835]

Am proud to be an ant

[@shelleyj6448]

Thank you for all the work you do for our dharma. Love all your videos.

[@trueobc5727]

As a Hindu, I don't know caste. It is not mentioned in the Hindu literature. Caste was introduced in USA by Portugal and Spanish to differentiate children born by their relationship with locals 😂.

[@ElGringozable]

There's a caste and class system in every religion, community but the word caste was invented by the British. Caste was a profession classification before but people now use to divide now. Nothing to do with Sanatana Dharma. Caste system is everywhere in a subtle way...

[@niccolopaganini1782]

It isn't in Christianity as far as I know

[@ElGringozable]

Yeah yeah.... There's a caste system in Christianity but hidden.. Christians always had the policy to divide and rule! In fact, the jealous sky-guy presented by the bible to put you in eternal hell is worse than the caste system....

[@flamos44]

The caste system as we know it today was largely imposed by the British during their rule. Originally, it was a socio-economic structure where life revolved around clans and families. For example, if you were born into a family of potters, it was your duty to continue the family business after all in ancient India family was everything first you had to be there for your parents siblings etc before you could serve society etc. This system ensured that traditions and skills were passed down through generations, preserving the family unit and creating a close-knit community. In ancient India, this system wasn't rigid. People could practice tantra, pursue Sadhana, follow Agamic paths, or learn the Vedas and Puranas regardless of their caste. The main idea was that if you were part of a farming family, you had responsibilities during harvest season. You wouldn't ignore these duties to read books if your family needed your help. Additionally, if you were a farmer, there was no need to spend 16 years training to become a priest or pandit when there were numerous different Sadhanas and yogas available to everyone. Whether it was Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Siddha Yoga, or any of the various spiritual systems and methods, there were plenty of paths open to all. The caste system provided structure, preserved family traditions, and fostered community support. It's not as relevant in today's globalized world, but its origins were practical and not hierarchical. Unlike the Western Abrahamic model of a king at the top and serfs at the bottom, the caste system was more like a multidimensional crystal or prism. Each caste was equally important and vital for society to function with honesty, integrity, responsibility, and righteousness.

[@RealAryanGupta]

Caste is determined by your occupation, not by your birth and you can change it. Also, there is more than 1 caste system based on your strength (which puts Kshatriyas on top), skill (which puts shudras on top), knowledge, etc. The Brahmins only occupy the top spot in the caste system of knowledge The Sanskrit texts call it Varna System. Now the very word Varna derived from the root word “Vrinja” means “Choice“. A similar usage happens in the commonly used word “Varan” meaning “choosing” or “Var” meaning a husband chosen by the girl. This also shows that in the Vedic system the girl had the complete rights to choose her husband. Let us see where all Caste System is mentioned:- (1) Bhagwat Gita:- The duties of the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras-are distributed according to their qualities, in accordance with their guṇas (and not by birth).- Bhagavad-gītā 18.41 (2) Mahabharat: Yudhisthira said, " In human society, O mighty and highly intelligent serpent, it is difficult to ascertain one's caste, because of promiscuous intercourse among the four orders. This is my opinion. Men belonging to all orders (promiscuously) begat offspring upon women of all the orders. And of men, speech, sexual intercourse, birth and death are common. And to this the Rishis have borne testimony by using as the beginning of a sacrifice such expressions as -- of what caste server may be, we celebrate the sacrifice. Therefore, those that are wise have asserted that 'CHARACTER IS THE CHIEF ESSENTIAL REQUISITE'. ...Whatsoever now conforms to the rules of pure and virtuous conduct, him have I, ere now, designated as a Brahmana." Mahabharata Aranya Parva CLXXIX (3) The four Vedas: Rigveda 10.90.12, Yajurveda.31.11: Brahmanas are the mouth of the Purushaha, Kshatriyas his arms, Vaishyas his thighs and Kshudras his feet. Now, a lot of people would say, see they are discriminating on the basis of caste. Well let us understand this In society, Brahmins or intellectuals from the brain or head or mouth think and speak. Kshatriya or defence personnel form the hands that protect. Vaishya or producers and businessmen form the thigh that support and nurture (note that thigh bone or femur produces blood and is the strongest bone). In Atharvaveda, instead of Uru or Thigh, the word “Madhya” is used meaning that it denotes also the stomach and central part of the body. Shudra or Labor force form the legs that lay the foundation and make the body run, because they really do. In our culture, we don't consider the feet as dirty, because we bow down and show respect by touching someone's feet. In Vedic culture, everyone is considered to be born as Shudra. Then based on his or her education, one becomes a Brahmin, Kshatriya or Vaishya. This completion of education is considered to be a second birth. Hence these three Varnas are called “Dwija” or twice-born. But those who remain uneducated for whatever reasons are not discarded from society. They continue as Shudra and perform support activities for society.

[@RealAryanGupta]

Here are a few examples to help you understand:- a. Aitareya Rishi was the son of a Daasa or criminal but became a Brahmin of the highest order and wrote Aitareya Brahman and Aitareyopanishad. Aitareya Brahman is considered critical to understanding Rigveda. b. Ailush Rishi was the son of a Daasi, a gambler and of low character. However, he researched on Rigveda and made several discoveries. Not only was he invited by Rishis but also made an Acharya. (Aitareya Brahman 2.19) c. Satyakaam Jaabaal was son of a prostitute but became a Brahmin. d. Prishadh was the son of King Daksha but became a Shudra. Further, he did Tapasya to achieve salvation after repenting. (Vishnu Puran 4.1.14) Had Tapasya been banned for Shudra as per the fake story from Uttar Ramayan, how could Prishadh do so? e. Nabhag soon of King Nedishtha became Vaishya. Many of his sons again became Kshatriya. (Vishnu Puran 4.1.13) f. Dhrist was the son of Nabhag (Vaishya) but became Brahmin and his son became Kshatriya (VP 4.2.2) g. Further in his generation, some became Brahmin again (VP 9.2.23) h. As per Bhagvat, Agniveshya became Brahmin though born to a king. i. Rathotar born in a Kshatriya family became a Brahmin as per Vishnu Puran and Bhagvat. j. Haarit became Brahmin though born to Kshatriya (VP 4.3.5) k. Shaunak became Brahmin though born in a Kshatriya family. (VP 4.8.1). In fact, as per Vayu Puran, Vishnu Puran and Harivansh Puran, sons of Shaunak Rishi belonged to all four Varnas. Similar examples exist of Gritsamad, Veethavya and Vritsamati. l. Matanga was son of Chandal but became a Brahmin. m. Raavan was born from Pulatsya Rishi but became a Rakshas. n. Pravriddha was the son of Raghu King but became a Rakshas. o. Trishanku was a king but became a Chandal p. Sons of Vishwamitra became Shudra. Vishwamitra himself was a Kshatriya who later became a Brahmin. q. Vidur was the son of a servant but became a Brahmin and minister of the Hastinapur empire. r. Vatsa became a Rishi though born to a Shudra (Aitareya Brahman 2.19)

[@MahimaAhmed-w4m]

I love the Indian Hindus 🕉 🎉MO matter we Pakistani or Muslim Kashmiri ☪️ Hindus 🕉 of Asia 🌏 and South Asia 🌏 They are a part of us From Mahima Ahmed 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰♥️🇺🇲😊🇮🇳🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@RR-pc7yv]

Kashmir is not in Pakistan...

[@PK-se2jh]

bro I support you 100%. Veer Savarkaar wrote a lot against this. I hope our civilziation becomes free from it in future

[@snair8448]

Great job, Shawn. Let's make this viral, esp amongst young Hindus.

[@kimjongunvevo]

Ideally this is what varna system or jati should have been. Now it is not the case. Hierarchy of varna was not given in the Vedas but is indicated in the Dharmashastras. That’s where the problem started. At some point in our history, these divisions became rigid. This was then exploited by the Colonisers.

[@HinduLifestyle]

This is an area that needs more exploration - agreed

[@allandnothing5987]

I think Varna also means "expression". Good video bro. It's just a fact that souls have different expressions. It'd be inpossible for many Brahmins to do the strenuous ohysical labour essential in society, and similiarly the labourers would not be able to do the intellectual/spiritual lifestyle of Brahmins. Not that one is more inportant than the other. A body without legs or feet is disabled. But there is the element of reincarnation and ripeness of souls..ripeness meaning souls that are closer to Moksha and enlightenment. Typically the upper castes were considered riper souls as they have journeyed through other Varnas in the past lives. It's quite logical actually. But now, people have the lost the humility to understand and accept these deeper aspects.

[@deepalil1085]

Why don't you mention dalits? mahadalits? Untouchability? Wait won't that affect your propaganda?

[@HinduLifestyle]

That will be the next series of videos

[@arjyachatterjee6874]

Then you jokers should first stop putting Dalits and Shudras in the same category before changing your arguments and promoting your agenda. And your harping for Dalits make it to sound as it is only British propaganda and their stooges as that word only came into existence during colonial era.

[@NativeVsColonial]

There were 4 Varnas/Professions in Ancient India. [Common Civilians (Shudras), Traders (Vaishyas), Warriors (Kshatriyas), Teachers (Brahmins)] Don’t get confused with terms: (1) Varna/Profession (2) Lineage/Gotra/Vansh (3) Tribe/State/Jati/Province/Desh/Group (4) Nation/Rashtra/Civilization (5) Caste/Breed/Race

[@nintendo8127]

There is something I wanted to ask. In the book Mahagatha, they say that because a sage tried to see who was better between Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu, Lakshmi cursed him and the Brahmins that she will never be in her house and the Brahmins will always be poor. Brighu’s curse. I assume there is a way to get around the curse. But how did it get to the point that people think the Brahmins were the oppressors?

[@nintendo8127]

Their house*, not her house. My apologies.

[@2T7D3C-p2d]

Chatrupathi Shivaji Maharaj was a Shudra and after he became King and much deliberation amongst the Brahmins he was elevated as well has his community to Ksythriya or Ruler Jathi and Varana. This proves mobility amongst the Varana's, its not fixed as people assume and are made to believe. Do your own research never believe anything anyone says, even me, go out and do your own due diligence and seek the truth dont fall into the narratives trap,

[@seanbellfort2298]

☝️🕉️☝️🙏☝️Excellent and enriching insights. Thank you. Jai Hind. Jai Sri Ram.

[@tivo3720]

Absolutely true. Thanks for making this video. We need more and more videos like this.

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

We have in our Hindu religion VARNA system, no caste system which was imposed by the British in 1870's census law. Read BHAGWAT Gita, where Sri Krishna explained the VARNA system. In the VARNA system, you choose your path and try to be the best in it. Sudras are the feet of a Brahman, the Creator. Without the Sudras, the Brahman can not stand up. Brahmins are the head of the Brahman because a Brahmin should pursue the path of knowledge irrespective of the monetary rewards. In ancient India the king could change the Varna of a person; KARNA in Mahabharata became a Kshatriya by the King of the Kurus.

[@dharmascan]

Following Africa for than a month. I see african too has been sold caste and are now equating with RACISM. I see indians are targeted by African politicians too like Julius Malema of south Africa.

[@LizaLizzaaaa]

Varna NOT EQUAL to caste. Varna is job/skill. You can change it whenever you want. This is what is written in our texts. Caste is what you're born into. Introduced by foreigners

[@LoLbunbunn]

Need more people like you who spread actual information ❤🙏 Still there’s going to be a lot hate since people can’t digest the fact Hinduism is actually progressive a lot more open minded for seeking knowledge

[@mangeshchalan8786]

A god who says im everything, im in everything, everything is me, im in everyone, everyone is me, there is nothing but me, how can a gos like that discriminate? It can't But human's can!

[@RohitSharmaDECIPHERETERNITY]

BRAHMINS lived in Gurukuls, they lived off donations and always gave the most precious gift to the society the gift of knowledge. How is that an oppressive superiority imposition ?!???? You are a 100% right. We need to share our story!

[@LoLbunbunn]

I’m a Sikh but I don’t understand why there’s a lot of hate for dharmic religions like…? These same people will bring up caste system and sati infact sati only had 100 cases in west bengal it wasn’t even popular practice but their own abrahamic scriptures are illogical and contain a lot of discrimination for women I feel so sad reading some of comments that are pure discrimination against Hindus We’re not the ones forcing to convert just let people follow their damn thing why hate so much

[@Snowypeak-e3n]

Even if someone goes only by texts, Upanishads don't have caste, bhakti didn't had caste, Shiva and shakta tantra (kaula, krama, trika) actually actively opposes caste and calls everyone to belong to bhairva Varna destroying discrimination, vammarg totally opposes caste and they are very much Hindu. Even if smriti are about caste, they were never state implemented, jatis were always fluid.

[@darkprince2490]

Caste does not exist in Bharata. Neither was there slavery in Bharata. Caste is a a European term denoting the colonial feudal system implemented in latin america and which they tried to implement in Asia. These systems were modeled after the feudal slave/serf/pesant system in church controlled Europe. Unlike the Americas, in Asia, this was an aborted project and they only managed to conjure up a fake history for us (AIT, martial/criminal caste theory) which was used for competitive entry into the colonial bureaucracy which needed collaborators. For example, Sikhs were designated colonial management theory to be a collaborating "race" after 1857, even though sikhs were just first born male Hindu children. Bharata never had any caste system because Bharata was not a colonial society. Brahmins are not rulers nor foaming-at-the-mouth priests/missionaries like in the western church. Nor were they like foaming-at-the-mouth mullas. they didn't "preach" nor did they run "snitch networks". Neither were our rajas, dictators. There was no such thing as caste, alienation, demonization, otherization, stereotyping, hierarchy, or other such notions in traditional Bharata. All of these things only make sense in a monotheist colonial framework with the original sin concept where the heathen is damned and the believer is saved. Bharata was a completely different type of society to the west. in all of these colonial, they try to paint us Hindus with the brush of monotheist terrorists.

[@mtarkes]

Thing is caste is a reality for Hindus and denying it will do no one good. There is nothing wrong with caste hierarchy because it is not reflection of you as a person but of the social ranking of your vocation. Knowledge gaining is a divine work, but cleaning the road is also a divine work. Incidentally, India is producing great scholars but its streets are dirty. One can wonder if you are a scholar but don't see public sanitation as a divine duty equally important, then how your whole society is viewed by the outsider. The job of Sudras is to sustain the society. What is the use of a scholar if the society is in chaos and constant rifes? India has gone through a long period of outside interference in its social matters. We are finally beginning to get hold of our destiny. So whether you are a Kshatriya, Vaishya or a shudra by caste, you are no less the other and if someone rubs it in your face or denies you of a right just because you are born into a vocation, thats inhuman, and just declare him nonhindu and move forward. Dharma is because of every individual contribution. Thats where education and knowledge of dharma should play the role in today's society.

[@Earthling108]

No one is better than another. They all happen to have different duties. HOWEVER... 1. The upper caste gets more marriage proposals and privileges. It is is like the same thing as being fair skinned. 2. Also, the caste system is like a same community system. if you are part of the same community, then there is reputation on that person.

[@Topquark1]

Caste exists in names, surnames, on forehead, on cross thread inside one's shirt, in the type of tilak on forehead, pig tailed hair tuft, in the area one lives, in the God one worships, in temple one visits, in one's kul devatha, in head gear one wears etc etc in India. It's a very complicated society. The Caste system has destroyed Hinduism and its unity. It is the greatest mental disease and the next is the colour of the skin which is playing havoc in Indian society. We many Indians were eagerly expecting our Modiji will not miss his brute majority advantage to do some drastic reforms in Hindu religion. Removal of caste Surnames, Free passage for Ghar Wapsi ( i.e Easy passage for Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists to reconvert into Hinduism) These are made impossible by the Caste system because which caste they will join in Hinduism is a very serious problem. Hinduism is losing time 😭 for catching up with China's super fast development. These idiotic Varna Caste Pyramid structure is not there in China Taiwan Korea Japan US UK and all EU countries. Here instead of India and Hinduism prospering, only Individuals are prospering ! Hinduism and India is the loser because of caste divisions.

[@carloselgran4010]

Actually, every human is born even below Shudras. The Shudra varna is for people who serve others. Serving others sincerely for the good of society is not that easy. (It's the 'sincerely' part that is not easy). But s/he who can do that, is elevated to the level of Shudra. but as they develop knowledge, and skills, they get placed in different Varnas/Professions

[@Whatsinaname423]

Thanks for making this video. Hope this reaches a new generation of Hindus and non-Hindus. The origin story of cast so to say comes from a hymn called purushasuktam (one of them at least). In that they describe a person sacrificing himself in a havan . So theoretically all the body parts are at the same level. Also, Brahmins come from the mouth and not from the head. This indicates that they transmit knowledge or chant mantras or teach. Makes a difference as it is not head (brain) as is misinterpreted to demonstrate superiority During h ancient time and even now in certain villages in india each community of the village come together to provide their services for the God. One community is responsible for providing flowers, another for the fireworks, another for tied the flag to the flag, pole, et cetera, without their participation the function is incomplete. Having said that, it would be incorrect to say that there were no excesses due to caste. This May or May not have been because of external influences - Islam, Christianity and communism..but it has become entrenched in Indian society(even the Christians in India, follow caste and caste purity, upper caste Muslims don’t invite lower caste Muslims to their marriages and functions etc) and ned to be more flexible to counter conversion

[@Sean-qy1ex]

The Hindu cast system goes back thousands of years Vedas of royal tribes it was a system that work great say in ancient times specifically with a a very small population but not in modern times specifically if India has a population over 1 billion ppl with tribes of ppl from all over the world with different beliefs religion or none religion & languages I hate to say this but way things are looking with all this diversity from opinions point of views India is slowly losing it’s ancient culture heritage and slowly becoming a state just like Europe or America but not saying it’s a good thing or bad thing may be we need to change are old ways idk

[@bvssrsguntur6338]

You covered it very well sir. So much motivation to demonize Hinduism and with your accent and communication skills you are giving your enlightening the world

[@mysticseeker5536]

Caste misinterpreted by west n leftist After invaders caste system has been worse Due to hav privileged in invaders society In shastra caste means acording to your past karmas So by doin your self dharm your mind purifier n u bcum momoksha for mukti liberation

[@rhythmrejoice8762]

We should be proud and confident of who we are for all positive contributions made towards building of a robust society rather than being relegated to through labelling and stigmatisation by a bunch of wicked colonisers and local idiots.

[@SumiOccult]

Why you Hindus are so rich and successful?? Of course they dread you whether you believe in caste or not!!

[@EagleOverTheSea]

This video is from the perspective of an individual who grew up and lives outside India in an environment where the caste system is not baked into the social fabric and other Indian-origin Hindus are largely upper-caste. So, it is not surprising to me that you did not hear or think about caste in a discriminatory sense. Even for someone like me growing up in India, it wasn't overtly obvious to me because I did not directly suffer from it. But, there are always subtle details that you can pay attention to. The most obvious being that marrying below your caste and often even outside your caste is frowned upon. There is a separate set of glasses reserved for the househelp or outsiders. Suspecting the character of someone who benefited from reservations just because they are SC. Not understanding that the reservations are more about social justice rather than economic justice. These are things most upper-caste Hindus do without a second thought. I have done some of these things because that is what I saw adults around me do. It wasn't until I observed this behaviour more critically as an adult that I was able to see the discrimination built into it. The fight against caste is a fight against such attitudes. You can call a thorn a rose, but it will still prick and draw blood.

[@arjyachatterjee6874]

Such social structures also exist among Indian Muslims, Christians, Sikhs or Buddhists. Such hierarchy also existed in Buddhists of Sri Lanka, South Korea or Japan, Muslims of Yemen or Somalia, Christians of France or other European countries. Why don't you raise your voice there ? And you shows your intelligence when you mentioned that he didnt get caste consciousness as because most of foreign Hindus are upper castes. And why dont you talk about discrimination of lower Dalits by upper caste Dalits at first ?

[@HinduLifestyle]

Just so you are aware - don't assume that Hindus outside India are "upper caste"

[@HinduLifestyle]

My mom doesn't like me (her own son) drinking from her glass. Does that make her discriminatory? Growing up in Canada, everyone has seperate dishes for guests. Alot of people choose to marry within their own group. How is any of that discriminatory?

[@amareshkaimal2972]

Man caste is a multiple of things.. it’s not just a simple system and ppl fit into it. Also it’s mentioned caste is not only based by birth but by merit

[@hunkwasbisyan007]

Every civilization and society in the world had/has social stratification. It ALWAYS started as a division of labor and then after some 100 or so years led to exploitation. The Europeans literally took ancient books and still read them. While some of us Indians backlash them (our ancient books). If you don’t wanna believe in God OR maintain and respect culture and tradition, go for the Charvaka Philosophy, there were so many schools of Arts, Science, Social Science and Commerce that got lost as we opted for Western Education system, which was and still is extremely biased. No hate here, but read more other than some orientalists propaganda that the Brits shoved down to us.

[@pritish3484]

Easy way to destroy caste narrative - mobility between Varnas and make it not based on birth. Let people choose their Varna if they wish to keep one.

[@mokshadham]

Keep up the good work, not many Hindus here have true knowledge

[@sam_gamer7252]

In UP election we have seen this. Because of this system we Hindus are not united .

[@AkshayChaitanya]

Jati & Varna are different. Translation as caste is not right.

[@R.N.Kao-RAW]

Jay Shree Ram *378* *Rule 1* will you follow? Shantidoot dharm dekh ke logo ko marate he Me dharm dekh ke sabji etc kharidi karata hu

[@prashant1718]

Principles of any religion cant be changed.

[@menakandy]

Please try to collaborate with Sham Sharma or make podcast with him. It will do real good....

[@HinduLifestyle]

Actually that was the first collab we ever did together. Go into the history of his videos and you will see it 😂 I stopped posting videos back on 2018 due to family life getting busy with 2 kids.

[@menakandy]

👍​@@HinduLifestyle

[@darkprince2490]

unfortunately that sham sharm is hopeless. he propagates all sorts of colonial nonsense and also uses perverse gutter language unsuitable for a hindu activist. He is just another pretender.

[@Prem-uh1hu]

I second that we need to be the hero of our own story. My question is, What is our story?

[@Logicalmind911]

Caste is by quality. Not by birth.. 😊

[@bluntbob6723]

Excellent explanation.

[@GaurangSalunke]

Only Hindu 🗿❤🙌🙏 Jai Shri Ram 🛐

[@kickassguy704]

Caste is a social construct and not a religious construct. Caste/class or some sort of societal segmentation existed in most of the societies of the world. In India unfortunately, it lasted a bit too long to make it to the modern times.

[@rajkishorebehera7489]

Exactly brother, the hindu faith has no such concept

[@rajkishorebehera7489]

Brother you should make a discord or WhatsApp group for our community.

[@HinduLifestyle]

It has crossed my mind. Need to think more seriously about it

[@shubhamrawat-sj8bo]

Good video

[@UjwalRam]

5:32 they gave 4 varnas but missed that varna is based on gunas chaatur varnyam mayaa srustam guna karma vibhagashah A varna is determined by temperament and vocation - not by birth or heredity. Hindus or Sanatanis separated from their core language ( Sanskrit ) is the first step to make us all confused We don’t learn the language but everyone else uses the same language to describe or control us

[@Anonymous_in]

Great Video. Namaste🙏

[@prashantpandya4834]

Shawn Binda, The word Varna comes from the root word Vara = Choice. The reason why the boon is called Varadaan.

[@HinduLifestyle]

Thank you

[@prashantpandya4834]

@@HinduLifestyle welcome

[@Topquark1]

You mean anyone can call himself by any caste Surnames

[@prashantpandya4834]

@@Topquark1 🤦‍♂️Watch the video again

[@prashantpandya4834]

@@Topquark1 Varna means profession in modern context. It could mean anyone can choose any profession. What surname has to do with your choice of profession in current society? Btw are you a Sanatani?

[@siddhantkalra7620]

Hmmm, I agree that Varna-Jati-Caste is over-represented in discourses on Hinduism. But, you're trying to hand-wave caste away entirely. If caste is just a European invention, why is caste still an important consideration for marriage? Why do we see words like 'sutputra' for Karna in the Mahabharata? Why are only the trivarna (Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya) eligible for upanayana? Why was access to education limited to Brahmins? Why is there such a massive over-representation of the tri-varnas in high positions? Caste wasn't written into the Indian constitution. ANTI-CASTEISM was written into the Indian constitution. The constitution committee was headed by Dr. Ambedkar, who came from one of the erstwhile 'lowest castes'. This is in fact a matter of pride for India and Hindu society as a whole. I agree that more often that not, only caste is discussed when speaking about Hinduism. It's also portrayed as much more prevalent than it is in the present day, ignoring the massive reformative strides Hindu society has taken in the modern era. And even caste is presented as being more mobility-rigid than it truly was. But to handwave the issue away is doing more damage than good. What's needed is a continuation of our reformative trajectory and the unanimous call to end casteism within Hinduism in all areas of life.

[@HinduLifestyle]

Thank you for the thoughtful comment. My intention is to create a series of videos on this topic looking at it from all angles. The codification of the SC, OBC, EBC, GC has lead to numerous problems as well.

[@arjyachatterjee6874]

What does marriage has to do with caste ? Many new state boundaries are demarcated after British did ethnogenesis and all like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu etc. whose jatis donot marry with people of other historically established states. Your so called lower castes donot marry with each other and prefers their own community. And pride of bashing Brahmins and earning from their names also exist in your great followers of that great social worker who didn't see caste in their own Buddhist scriptures (which is, infact, the actual reason for existence of untouchability and all). Ambedkar was not from a lower caste group, he was from a casteless group (better to say, varnaless jati) whose community used to consume beef of dead cows and hence, that social degradation. And he was from a privileged subcaste of Mahar who used to treat other Mahar clans as untouchables and other castes like Matangs also. Hierarchy or untouchability also exists among oppressed blacks of Nigeria, peaceful Buddhists of Sri Lanka etc. So it's not something unique of Hindu society. And Karna's foster mother was a Brahmin and hence, he is called as Suta putra not Shudra. First, keep good knowledge and then try to give good arguments rather than blabbering typical non-sense.

[@prasannapeiris8466]

Doesn't Hinduism endorses caste system?

[@HinduLifestyle]

No. That's the entire point of my video. Please watch.

[@Afripol]

How about "Dalits." - "untouchables" and color complex in India.

[@HinduLifestyle]

The idea is to make videos covering all of these topics

[@charmingaquarius2791]

Of course he's not going to mention them because it doesn't fit his narrative. He grew up outside of India where he probably had little experience with caste discrimination or probably never witnessed it. They actually had to make laws in one state to make caste illegal because they started abusing it even in America. Most of them are opportunistic and will do anything to gain power which is why you constantly see them supporting European colonialism. You have actual low caste people from India that migrated to the west and spoken about how bad it actually is. Theirs south Indian professor who does presentations about it. Its very real and still exists. And it's not a coincidence most of them tend to be the dark ones from south India. Dark people are discriminated against in India. It's probably one of the most racist countries in the world. This is why they come to America and automatically start being hostile to black Americans.

[@Shaan887]

A million likes!!!!

[@vijivasudevan]

Jai sriram,, jaihind.

[@studiouspsycho1516]

True

[@yashjadeja2004]

nice 👍 video

[@ashishpatel350]

facts

[@prashobh216]

I am all for no caste discrimination not caste abolition. I wrote a book on Hinduism and updated it for almost 20 years. It is my understanding that the Kali age is when disorientation is supposed to happen and the caste discrimination was accentuated. Many people suggest abolishing the caste system but we cannot abolish something which is in all our ancient writing. Therefore it is better to have a better understanding of the root of the caste system which is a division of the body of society into the legs, stomach, shoulder and head. No person will want to chop off their legs because they think it is inferior. Some are suggesting that caste is an invention of the Europeans colonizers and the real word is varna; this must be an attempt by the Brahmins and Kshtriyas to whitewash their abuse of Sudras over the ages which was actually far worse than what the Whites did to the Black slaves. The castes are supposed to be like an orchestra, with different people specializing in various musical instruments. They are best of friends but make a beautiful melody together. The drum player cannot suddenly say he only wants to play the flute, he has been practicing on the drum all his life. Anyway the Kali age has ended and we are now in the Sathya yuga. The violence in the world seen today is just like switching off power to a fan, it still turns for a while.

[@madhavrekwar3552]

Nice video simple to understand...

[@HinduLifestyle]

Glad you liked it

[@flute8712]

Funny, you ignore casteism in other religions. Please inform yourself first. I am against this horrible practice but to think it is only a Hindu problem like you are suggesting is wrong and misleading.

[@HinduLifestyle]

Are we talking about the same video?

[@supersayaaain]

So where in the world is happening now except India

[@arjyachatterjee6874]

​@@supersayaaain It happens in the form of class based and ethnic conflicts and caste also exists in Mali, Yemen, Syria, Hungary, North Korea, Japan, Britain, Sri Lanka, Turkey etc.

[@keshavfulbrook6698]

Great nuanced video 👌

[@HinduLifestyle]

Thanks Keshav!

[@sharmismroy]

❤❤

[@VJ592]

Dear Shawn the Varna System or now known as caste is from previous Yugas. We are now in Kali-Yuga where everyone is a Sudra. No scripturally based caste system exists today.

[@DrVKParmar]

Is this guy saying that Caste (Jati) discrimination did not occur before the British? He should look at the life of Sripada Ramanujacarya (1000 years ago) and examples from the life of Adi Sankracarya!

[@HinduLifestyle]

I never said that... Watch it again

[@arjyachatterjee6874]

Yeah so what ? Jati also means species or sects which donot exist in our culture unlike Abrahamic cults which believe in race and sects.

[@Dsh9345]

Rich and poor have existed in every society and every society has tormented the poor.Unless the victim mentality is removed no matter where you go you'll always feel victimized.The caste system was meant to divide occupation and was not rigid. I'm not in any way justifying the discrimination and ill treatment in any way but even today rich torture the poor in many ways. Caste should be obsolete because today we are free to choose our occupation. But sadly today people to have this victim mentality that ohh my ancestors must have been discriminated irrespective that they were discriminated or not and instead of putting an end to hate and discrimination , go to the extent of disrespecting scriptures and gods. I literally come from a place called udupi famous for "krishna matha" that is known because krishna himself came to meet his devotee who was not allowed to enter by these so called elite minds. People really need to learn and read scriptures before they come to a conclusion that hindus propogate this. Thank you so much for this video! Jai shree Ram! 🕉🕉❤❤