Indian Casteism Origin Grand Finale

October 23, 2022

Indian Casteism Origin Grand Finale

Padmini Arhant

Tamil Civilization and Indian Casteism Origin

Indian Casteism Origin Part 2

Understandably the topics presented here are rather indigestible for those in particular the offenders, abusers, wannabes, opportunists and exploiters unable to stomach truth, facts and reality.Needless to say the mirror reflection of them is too embarrassing to glance leading to insolence and venom spewing in response.

FYI – Truth and Facts Digestion

In God’s created world, any individual from anywhere possess the inalienable right to express thoughts and discuss matter in their own domain. Any objection from those habitual of exerting dominance on anyone as prerogative and entitlement are required to accept others rights equally important as theirs in the changing world. Even otherwise, the truthful information and questions will continue regardless.

On the topic of Indian casteism origin, the brahmin priest interpretation on sanatana hinduism is eternity.   Furthermore, the emphasis on Soul using the body as vehicle in each life cycle unravels illegitimacy on ancestral lineage even in the present lifetime.

Soul or the spec of light within every living being subject to cyclical birth and death based on karma essentially assumes numerous variations that are not necessarily human form. Again human form not always guaranteed in the karmic related life.

That being the case, the paternal lineage with sage and saints going back thousands of years as exclusively brahmins’ ancestors is voided in Soul’s rebirth representing past, present and future life.

For example, the grandfather of person A in A’s lifetime after the former demise could be anything in next life depending on his karma. At the same time A’s grandfather might have been anything or anyone from a different race, religion etc. assuming the grandfather was a human in his past life.

What does this mean in terms of family tree?

The present life provides information about ancestry in that particular lifetime. The ancestry known in the current life is also forgotten upon death. None remember their previous life ancestry or physical form and whereabouts for they are erased from memory upon death each time.

The deceased in this instance might return to earth in a different form other than human or born into  a completely different family in a different place. Alternatively in rare occasions born into the same family or distant relatives as grandson or great granddaughter to himself or herself. Here the Soul upon retuning to the same lineage as past life would be an ancestor and progeny in this particular lifetime.

A duck sitting in the midstream lake could have been someone’s father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, son-in-law or daughter-in law or even boss…in that duck’s past life or even earlier.

As strange it is, the birth and death cycle in perpetuity for a Soul bound by karmic effects is exhausting and that’s the reason the liberation of Soul from eternal suffering is aimed by an ascetic or the one seeking self-realization as;

I am that or naan param porul in Tamil and Aham Brahmasmi in Sanskrit,

I’m that

நான் பரம் பொருள் –  Tamil

अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि । Sanskrit

I’m that is philosophical that requires deep understanding. The immediate misconception here is to claim oneself God which unfortunately is trending more than ever in the present time.

‘That’  is a reference to the Supreme Soul represented as the spec of light to dispel darkness.

The light is knowledge and darkness is ignorance.

Knowledge is power which again misconstrued as invincible and infallible that are not true.

Semi-baked knowledge and / or assertion on extreme possession of knowledge  – either and both are hazardous to mind for the one imparting such knowledge as well as the one receiving from such being in that condition.

With proper appropriate knowledge, the Soul in human form gifted with discriminatory ability to distinguish right from wrong, good and bad deeds, virtues and sins has the power to eliminate ignorance.

The human struggles with hatred, prejudice, envy, greed, anger, violence and all form of negativities are the result of ignorance.

The ignorant mind is the worst enemy to an individual at anytime in life.

Once ignorance is resolved, there is clarity which brings about necessary adjustments in thoughts, rationale and expression in human behavior.

The Soul attaining wisdom to recognize the light within that removes darkness achieves the status of union with Supreme Soul which is perceived as God.

As for life incarnations in endless birth and death episodes – they are due to karmic debts accumulated each life time.

Karmic debts are rather serious and inescapable in synchrony with science on actions or inaction with consequences that are inevitable.

For instance – Illegal income from any source is illicit wealth that imprison such wealthy with greed, guilt and grief in the form of fear. Similarly sins committed without any care or regard for ethics strangle the Soul thereafter.

Inaction example – being a mere spectator when there is fire instead of putting it out obviously detrimental.

Likewise not attempting to salvage one’s soul from the burden of sins is a missed opportunity and eventual entrapment in the indefinite life death cycle.

Karmic debts are directly associated with one’s actions towards another however and whatever engagement. The deliberate indulgence to hurt harm and inflict mental, physical and emotional injury has severe repercussions that chase the doer over many lives until repentance with sincere apology accompanied by reversal in deed to the affected soul is settled in the same lifetime.

In hinduism as understood by majority as such, the protector of life or the savior Lord Vishnu’s avatars or incarnations in different period on earth and the other world was to depict the reality of life after death undergoing many diverse transformations to explain life evolution.

In Christianity, Lord Jesus resurrection to life following crucifixion i.e. death is commonly understood as divine connotation to Jesus life.

Nonetheless, additionally the important message in Lord Jesus return to life upon death was to convey life after death and yet another chance to the Soul to redeem sins and become a free spirit – liberty from the bondage of life and death.

In Islam, the fear of judgment from almighty god is a reminder for the Soul to avail the moment in the present lifetime and avert actions or involvement contributing pain and sorrows for the Soul.

In Judaism, the forgiveness sought from the Supreme force for actions in a lifetime emanates from Soul’s unknown destination upon death.

Why seek forgiveness or redemption in the concept of one life and nothing thereafter? 

Why even fear death and pursue ways and means to extend lifespan? 

Soul is bound by one’s actions in becoming free from repeat experience through life and death or remain confined to indefinite uncertainty in life transitions.

Buddhism, Lord Gautam Buddha has abundantly exemplified via Nirvana – the Soul enlightenment and emancipation from transitory pleasantness and painful situations.

Life after death has been clarified in many religions in different ways with the confluence on redemption via recognition, realization, responsibility, remorse and reform in self-initiated atonement.

Manu smriti or Manu Dharma is a text comprising rule of law introduced and executed by Manu regarded by the followers of Manu Dharma or Sastra viz. guidance and principles as the first ruler of law once again citing Vedas as the source akin to discriminatory caste system falsely attributed to Lord Krishna.

It is critical to understand the distinction between Veda and Siddha.

Veda is verbatim anything delivered in words which is hear say alluding to skepticism and speculations on the veracity and credibility of the content.

Siddha on the other hand is practicality. Siddh means to demonstrate in action and actions always matter more than words.

Manu Smriti or Manu dharma / sastra is entirely based on insular perspective about humans in terms of gender, creed, class and caste orientation.

Manava-dharma-shastra. The received text dates from circa 100 ce.

The 2000 years old text followed until the twenty first century speak volume on the social progress or the lack thereof.

What manu smriti / manava (human) so-called dharmasastra (principles and rule of law) propose?

Regarding women:

“The Manusmriti limits women’s goals in life when it states: ‘women are made for bearing children. ‘ Having children is not a choice but a duty for women. Since lineage and generation are continued only through children, women are forced to bear children even if they are not ready for it.

The Manusmriti lays down the law that a woman who makes love to a man of a higher caste incurs no punishment; a woman who makes love to a man of a “lower” caste than hers must be isolated and kept in confinement. If a man from a subordinate caste makes love to a woman of the highest caste, he must be put to death.“

On the caste system.

The Lord Brahma as the creator among trinity is used for illustration in the anatomical designation of the caste structure.

The manu dharma practitioners assessment of Hindu caste system assignment is enunciated below.

Courtesy – public image

According to manu-dharma-sastra

Brahmins apparently originated from Lord Brahma’s head.

Kshatriya (warriors) – From arms of the creator.

Vaishyas (Traders and entrepreneurs) – Pelvis

Sudras including the so-called untouchables aka Dalits – the feet of the Lord Brahma.

The interesting aspect is the head of the Lord Brahma assigned to brahmins in the caste structure has one too many intrinsic hygiene issues in physical health stance and ethical problem on morality.

The wholesome head comprising the skull with the scalp and hair is susceptible to commonly known dandruff and lice.

The ears with ear wax. The nose with mucous and boogers, eyes with salty tears from tear ducts and mouth not only produce various mouth and dental ailments, the critical of all is lies coming from the mouth is the ultimate foundation of human character.

The head and the torso are supported by the lower part of the physical anatomy with the entire body mobility enabled by the feet at the bottom.

Is it possible for a head to travel around without the rest of the physical body structure and relevantly feet whether natural or prosthetic?

Indian culture nationwide has social greetings and blessings from parents, grandparents and elders in family, relatives and family friends by touching the feet as mark of respect. It is not done by touching the head. 

Any wrongdoing by anyone anywhere in any culture and society makes the person kneel and reach for the feet of the potential forgiver for his or her forgiveness. Again prostration is done at the feet and not above. 

When requesting pardon the person bows his or her head at the feet of the one from whom the pardon is requested in human mannerism. 

Contrarily, often head is wounded in minor and major physical assault and in accidents causing trauma and bruise.  

As for the significance of feet in hinduism or saivam, vainavam, saktam etc. i.e. followers of God Shiva, Lord Vishnu or Sakti / Shakti in Goddess Durga respectively,

The worshippers and devotees only touch the feet of deities, idols and images and pay reverence to the feet of God and never reach out for the head of the deity or statue in temples and holy shrines in hindu or sanatana or Shiva, Vishnu or Shakti worship tradition.

In the epic Ramayana, Lord Ram’s younger brother Bharat worshipped Lord Ram’s foot wear in reverence to the Lord’s feet and did not use Lord Ram’s head gear or crown to show respect and affection for his brother.

Last but not the least – Lord Vishnu’s consort Goddess Lakshmi is ever seated at the Lord’s feet in absolute devotion, love and respect for her spouse and the protector of the universe.

Pictures are worth thousand words.

 

Lord Balaji aka Lord Sri Venkateshwar – Lord Vishnu’s feet worship

 

Soul is light that dispels darkness. Light is knowledge with darkness being ignorance.

The purpose in life is to overcome ignorance with better understanding and application of appropriate knowledge.

Signing off for now.

Padmini Arhant

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Ethics – Virtues and Values

March 12, 2016

Author:  Padmini Arhant

PREJUDICE

P – Pride

R – Racism

E – Envy

J –  Judgmental

U – Ugly

D – Destructive

I  –  Ignorance

C – Condescending

E –  Ego

TOLERANCE

T  – Thoughtful

O – Open mind

L  – Lucid

E  – Equality

R  – Rational

A  – Acceptance

N – Nice

C – Cooperation

E  – Essence

HATE

H – Hubris

A – Acrimony

T – Trouble

E –  Enemy

LOVE

L – Lotus

O – Opus

V – Venus

E –  Endless

GREED

G – Gorge

R – Ravenous

E – Exhaust

E – Expunge

D –Deplete

GENEROUS

G –Give

E – Earn

N – Nurture

E – Elevate

R – Rise

O–Optimize

U– Utilize

S – Solidify

HYPOCRISY

H – Hollow

Y – Yunx

P –Pretentious

O – Obtuse

C– Contradictory

R – Replicate

I – Impropriety

S – Senseless

Y –Yoyo

HONESTY

H – Humility

O – Outstanding

N –  Natural

E – Earnest

S – Scrupulous

T – Trustworthy

Y – Yolk

FEAR

F – Falsehood

E – Expendable

A – Adverse

R – Resignation

COURAGE

C – Chivalry

O – Obvious

U – Uplifting

R – Robust

A – Aptitude

G – Grit

E  – Exemplar

TERROR

T – Timid

E –  Egregious

R –  Redundant

R –  Repugnant

O –  Offense

R –  Reprehensive

TRANQUILITY

T – Truce

R – Restful

A – Atmosphere

N – Normal

Q – Quintessence

U –  Ubiquitous

I  –  Inherent

L – Luster

I –  Innocuous

T – Tribute

Y – Yoga

WAR

W –Wicked

A  – Atrocity

R  – Ruinous

PEACE

P – Progress

E –  Endeavor

A – Advancement

C – Commitment

E – Emancipation

DEATH

D –Decease

E – Exit

A –Absence

T – Tears

H – Homage

LIFE

L – Lavender

I  –  Indigo

F –  Fuchsia

E – Emerald

Virtues define character delineating righteousness for meaningful existence fulfilling the purpose behind birth and death cycle.

Welcome life, peace and tranquility with courage, honesty and love for humanity and environment. Tolerance and generosity enrich human value.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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