Dear Vasant,
I agree with you; but u should also know that the prevalence of the caste
system among Christians in Goa, and perhaps in Mangalore too, is not that
much enforced or put in practice. Since a lot of the Christians in Goa and
Mangalore inherited their High or low caste, from their Hindu ancestry, they
cannot shed their caste so easily as they are all living and breathing among
their Hindu brothers and sisters. So I would think that whilst retaining
their high caste because they are born thus; they do not practice the harsh
practices of the Hindu high caste. There are exceptions; but then again
these have inherited and not created the system. Again thats no excuse.
The caste system is not only religious but has become cultural over the
centuries; So what is required is for all to join in the Cultural
Revolution, that I would like to happen. Yes , their enlightenment is not
complete if they still practice the caste in practice. Remember, the old
'inquisitions' were all about this!
Enlightenment is about my not believing and worshipping animals and reptiles
and other weird deities, and or looking down at fellow humans, sorely based
on their birth! Understand Vasant??
Threfore all of India's varied societies must learn to integrate culturally
and in every way possible; whilst at the same time keeping their religious
practices strictly private!. Bye now. More on this later.
Nasci Caldeira
"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Nasci,
The Caste System is Hinduism's and India's curse.Perhaps you may wish to
clarify why both Hindus and Catholics in Goa practise the caste system to
this
day and why
there is such a "Bamonn" and "Chaddo" complex among the Elite?Or are they
still awaiting enlightenment like you?
Dev Tumka Boren Korum.
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