Re: duty of a Brahmana Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:24 am (PDT)
Dear All, It is a misnomer or misrepresentation that Brahmans created caste system in its current form; in reality it is a social construction by those in power to stay in power, as money matters today. In fact, Brahman is a Dharma, a philosophy, and a value system for which Brahmans have stood for and it is their duty. There is no description of caste in Vedas but 'varan Ashram'. Again, it is the misconception and misrepresentation of Varan Ashrama. Please read more about it at: http://www.hinduwisdom.info/Caste_System.htm Lord Krishna stated : “If these characteristics be observable in a Shudra, and if they be not found in a Brahman, then such a Shudra is no Shudra, and such a Brahman is no Brahman.” (Mahabharata, XI, P.305; IX, p.34) Let us look at the facts and not create anti-Brahman feelings in the society, as has been the case in past decades which has done much damage to Hindu society at large. The results are there for all to see in today's India where decadence and loss of values has become a way of life. Where is "Dharma" that India gave to the world? Not to forget that Brahmans were in the forefront in the freedom movement of India, as has been the case throughout history right from Alexander to recent invasions and finally colonization of India. Let us learn from our scriptures and act accordingly without any prejudice. Let us respect all of us that make the Hindu society, culture and civilization. Let scriptures alone be our guiding principles to create India that It was. That is where lies the duty of a Brahman today. Best regards,
