The caste system goes against true Hindu values from "summary" of Why I Am a Hindu by Shashi Tharoor
The idea that the caste system is antithetical to the true essence of Hinduism is a recurring theme in the discourse on the religion. The argument is grounded in the belief that the caste system, with its rigid hierarchical structure and hereditary boundaries, goes against the core teachings of Hindu philosophy. Hinduism, at its core, is a religion that espouses the principles of equality, compassion, and spiritual growth. The caste system, on the other hand, perpetuates inequality, discrimination, and social stratification based on birth. This contradiction is at the heart of the debate on the compatibility of the caste system with true Hindu values. The caste system, with its emphasis on social hierarchy and division, contradic...
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