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AMBEDKAR'S PHILOSOPHY OF HINDUISM AND CONTEMPORARY CRITIQUES<br />

PROF. M. M. NINAN<br />

Guna Theory <strong>of</strong> Castes<br />

http://www.defence.pk/forums/world-affairs/191782-caste-system-discrimination-documentary-india-today-warningdisgusting.html<br />

Caste system is a man made concept which has been taken out <strong>of</strong> context as per the holy teachings, I have<br />

explained this in the past and ill do it again.<br />

There is no caste system as the word ‘caste’ implies that which is fixed from birth and not changeable. But there is<br />

a Vedic class system, which is defined in the Bhagavad-Gita as follows:<br />

“Brahmanas, ksatriyas, vaisyas, and sudras are determined by their nature, qualities, and work<br />

performed.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita Original 18.41)<br />

What this means is that based on the qualities developed and the actions taken by a person. A person will belong<br />

to one <strong>of</strong> four classes:<br />

• Brahmans - Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity, tolerance, honesty, knowledge, wisdom and<br />

religiousness. Those who possess these qualities should be the leaders in society.<br />

• Ksatriyas - Heroism, power, determination, resourcefulness, courage in battle, generosity and leadership.<br />

Those who possess these qualities should be the administrators in society.<br />

• Vaisyas - Farming, cow protection and business. Those who possess these qualities should be the<br />

business owners and farmers.<br />

• Sudras - Labor and service to others. Those who possess these qualities should work under the guidance<br />

<strong>of</strong> the above classes.<br />

Every corporation in the World uses the Vedic class system. For example, in a corporation people are<br />

employed based on the qualities <strong>of</strong> work they have developed. Some are vice presidents, some are managers,<br />

some are admin clerks, and some are janitors.<br />

It is a fact that everyone is not the same; this can be proven by the fact that not everyone has all the good<br />

qualities or all bad qualities. By following the Vedic class system, everyone will strive to become the best<br />

among men. Those at the top (Brahmans) will strive to keep their high position, and those below will strive to<br />

advance to a higher position. At work, do you want to advance or would you prefer to stay in the same position?<br />

Everyone would agree that at work, there should be opportunities for advancement for everyone based on the<br />

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