...The Chandals were living a life like animals which is not very different from modern times. They were supposed to live outside the villages and that is where they are still living. The Brahmans were not supposed to touch them and still they do not. They were not allowed to wear good clothes and they are still not. They were not allowed to wear any ornament and they are still not. They were supposed to eat from broken vessels and they are still expected to do it. This is what makes Manusmriti an authentic source to study the social structure of ancient and current Hindu society. And this runs counter to the arguments of many people that the Manusmriti was never relevant...
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The Untouchables - 7
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Untouchablity in hindu society
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