Guest guest Posted February 14, 2001 Report Share Posted February 14, 2001 One of our students just informed us that there is an article about some of our activities in the latest issue of " Hinduism Today " . Vivekananda Centre London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Namaste. To answer the caste question I would look to the Gita. The idea is that caste and guna are related. Sri Krishna also highlights the careers, and crosses cultural boundaries. Sincerely Jody >kandaaran >Ramakrishna >ramakrishna >[sri Ramakrishna] Hinduism Today >Sun, 23 Nov 2003 17:38:22 EST > >How Do You Answer Questions About Caste? >ar > >KAUAI, HAWAII, November 21, 2003: Hinduism Today magazine is preparing >an article with replies to common questions about Hinduism, such as why >are there so many Gods, why the dot on the forehead, why do you worship >cows, etc. One of the common questions is about caste: Isn't the caste >system a kind of unfair discrimination? > >We're working to formulate a response to this kind of question and >would appreciate input from readers addressing one or more of the >following aspects of caste and the jati system: > >How do people in India (or the diaspora) regard caste and jati today? > >Does it remain a significant factor in their lives? > >Are there positive aspects of caste? > >Do Hindus really want to get " rid " of caste? > >How important is caste at the time of marriage? > >Do people really have a sense of " caste superiority, " ie, that as a >brahmin or kshatriya they should look down upon the sudras? > >What comparisons are there between the caste system of India and >discriminatory systems in other countries, such as the British class >system, or American racial segregation? > >What do you make of the harsh rules enforcing caste in the dharma >shastras? > >Do converts to other religions in India escape caste, or does their >caste follow them to the new faith? > >Kindly send your reply to " source " above. _______________ Into gaming? Challenge online buddies to the game of your choice! http://messenger.msn.co.za/Resource/Games.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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