By Dr. OP Sudrania Read Is Caste Only a Hindu Problem? Part 1 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 2 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 3 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 4 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 5 Read Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Part 6 Belua multorum capitum – […]
Castes in Buddhism – Is Caste Only a Hindu Problem (Part 4)
By OP Sudrania “Hans Wolfgang Schumann has statistically proven that almost all of Buddha’s disciples were high caste people and that the brahmanas comprised the majority of the sangha.” Edmund Weber I have split this monogram in three sections for ease of readers mostly to avoid monotony of a long continuous read in one stretch. […]
Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? (Part 3)
Read Is Caste Only a Hindu Problem? PART 1 Read PART 2 of Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? Dr. O. P. Sudrania In this monogram, I would venture to dwell on this caste malaise prevalent in the Sikhs, both in India as well as abroad. It is noteworthy that the origin of the Sikhism started with […]
Is Caste Only a Hindu Problem? (Part 2)
Read Is Caste Only a Hindu Problem? PART 1 Caste in the Dynasty of Isaac Prophet Abraham some few millennia ago, had a son with Sarah viz Isaac who later gave rise to two religions – Judaism and Christianity. First the Judaism took its roots via Hebrewism and the well known Prophet Moses among the […]
Is Caste only a Hindu Problem? (part 1)
It has been noticed that Hinduism being the oldest of the practicing faith in the world, it is targeted by the latterly emerged diverse faiths for right and wrong reasons with mostly vested interests; caste is one such factor. The interest lies in evangelism to build a number game. Christianity has the highest numbers in […]
Impact of British Colonialism on Indian Society
By O.P. Sudrania Caste or Class Systems versus India in Global Perspective – CHAPTER EIGHT The Western invaders arrived with an express desire to colonise and exploit the indigenous people wherever they went, materially as well as spiritually. India was no exception. They had to find a way out to create further chasm in the local people […]
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on Hinduism and Caste
By OP Sudrania Caste or Class Systems versus India in Global Perspective – CHAPTER SEVEN Chapter Seven – Section A (CHAKRA) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan who does not need any introduction; late President of India and an unparalleled daunting philosopher, teacher and academician has suggested the value of religion in the society in his lectures compiled in the […]
Indian Scriptures and Its Impact on Castes
By OP Sudrania Caste or Class Systems versus India in Global Perspective – CHAPTER SIX (CHAKRA) All the Vedic literature is studded with references on the divisions of various classes according to the merit and aptitude of the individual concerned. From time to time, various scholars and elites in Hindu society has attempted to enlighten on this point. […]
First Backward Classes Commission, Census & Separation
By OP Sudrania Caste or Class Systems versus India in Global Perspective – CHAPTER FOUR & FIVE Chapter 4 – Demographics: First Backward Classes commission: (CHAKRA) Main article: Kalelkar Commission – The First Backward Classes Commission was set up by a presidential order on 29 January 1953 under the chairmanship of Kaka Kalelkar. The commission submitted its report […]
Constitution of India and Rights of Equality & Backward Classes
By OP Sudrania Caste or Class Systems versus India in Global Perspective – CHAPTER THREE Backward Classes The Central Government of India classifies some of its citizens based on their social and economic condition as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC). The OBC list presented by the commission is dynamic […]