Which caste does Sharma surname people in North India belong to?
Why has the need arisen to ask such questions ? Seems like people are obsessed with caste names and for the wrong reasons. Simlar Questions that have been asked are: What caste are people with the surname Ambedkar from Which caste do people with the surname “Ambedkar” belong to? What Caste does the Surname Verma Belong […]
We all know this but why is it ignored by most? Dr. Ambedkar’s dream was “Annihilation of Caste”
This may Hurt but there is hope (if and only if you understand). Why don’t many people who call themselves Ambedkarites not feel awkward, not thinking about ANNIHILATING their own “forced” caste identities? We all know this but why is it ignored by most? Dr. Ambedkar’s dream was “Annihilation of Caste” Individuals can ONLY annihilate […]
Why do some Sikhs and Ravidassis use terms which are counter productive to annihilation of caste, like ” Dalit Sikhs” and statements like “Guru Ravidasji was an eminent Chamar according to Guru Granth Sahib”?
If you are a Sikh you have no caste and if you have a caste you are not a Sikh. Before I answer the main question, I would like to to state something very important to a practicing Sikh (useful for non-Sikhs to know too). Why label any sikh a Ravidassi, jatt, Mazhabi, Chamar or any […]
Could you be suffering from casteophobia?
Meaning of Casteomania and related words.. CASTEOMANIA (Pronunciation; kaas-chee-o-main-i-aa): A psychological condition in which a person believes she/he has a jāti (commonly known as caste). CASTEOMANIAC (Pronunciation; kaas-chee-o-main-i-uck): A Person suffering from casteomania. All casteomaniacs are subconsciously jatist (casteists) CASTEOPATH: A casteist sociopath who has perfected the art of hiding his casteomania. CASTEOPATHOLOGY: Scientific study of underlying causes and […]
What is the Indian caste system and how does it work?
Question details: As an American, I am completely unfamiliar with Indian culture and have a hard time understanding what the caste system is and why it exists. Could someone provide an overview? Answer details: I assume you mean: What is the INDIAN caste system based on? This answer assumes you know nothing about the Indian […]
Will Hinduism survive in India?
This article is from a series of questions answered by Shekhar Bodhakar The questioner is assuming that Hinduism is alive in India. The Hindu religion hasn’t even been born yet, let alone will it survive. Will it ever be born? There is no such religion called ‘the Hindu religion’. Nor did it ever exist. What people […]
“Can the caste system be eradicated from India? If so, how?”
“Can the caste system be eradicated from India? If so, how?” Answered by Shekhar Bodhakar That’s a great ‘two in one’ question. Asking this question implies that you have a desire to end the caste system (maybe because deep inside you realise WHY it must be annihilated) and just want to know the “HOW TO” Yes, […]
What are the names of the six shastras of Hinduism?
The article is from a series of questions answered by Shekhar Bodhakar What makes think there are only six shastras of what was termed ‘Hinduism’ by the British in the early nineteenth century. ‘Hinduism’ was, what we cancall ‘Indianism’ today. It has nothing to do with religion as is commonly but falsely assumed. Shastras (instructions manuals), derived […]
Is Hinduism a religion or a way of life?
Is Hinduism a religion or a way of life? The way the question is phrased AND usually answered, implies that it is one or the other. IT’S NEITHER . What a ‘Hindu’ is and what ‘Hinduism’ isn’t. QUESTION: How do you explain someone that a pig is unlike any other bird? CORRECT RESPONSE: The answer doesn’t lie in how a […]
QUESTION: What is the primary aim of the Indian Constitution?
QUESTION: What is the primary aim of the Indian Constitution? Answered by Shekhar Bodhakar A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document’s purpose, aim and underlying philosophy. Here is the statement that explains the purpose, aim and underlying philosophy of the Indian constitution as agreed by the constituent assembly, […]
