The Caste System - A Monograph

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If the Hindu Caste System is an anathema to some it is positively like a red rag to a bull to a few others. This monograph is an honest attempt to present the subject in all its aspects without pride or prejudice. Contents: Introduction Varna the Basis of Caste System Growth of the Caste System Positive Aspects of the Caste System Gradual decadence of the Caste system The Br?hmana Ideal The Br?hmana in Actual Life The Sudra Problem Untouchability Solution to the Caste Problem in Modern India Epilogue Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If the Hindu Caste System is an anathema to some it is positively like a red rag to a bull to a few others. This monograph is an honest attempt to present the subject in all its aspects without pride or prejudice. Contents: 1.Introduction 2.Varna the Basis of Caste System 3.Growth of the Caste System 4.Positive Aspects of the Caste System 5.Gradual decadence of the Caste system 6.The Br?hmana Ideal 7.The Br?hmana in Actual Life 8.The Sudra Problem 9.Untouchability 10.Solution to the Caste Problem in Modern India 11.Epilogue