Varna system, which gradually, but surely, devolved into the present day caste system, came into being only about 2000 years ago. In fact, there is very little evidence -- the physical division of settlements of the Indus Valley Civilisation -- that there was a strict adherence to these rules. The system back then was, according to me, much more commendable than what it is, now. It was based on what a person does, rather than who he is. It is like what we see in corporations today -- a sincere relationship between the Chairman and the Peon.
In this article, when people say, "We don't want a Constitution or a law that goes against our age-old tradition," I want to punch them in faces and say, "What about the millions of years, before the couple of thousands of years of formation of the bloody caste, when there was no segregation of society?"
[Update: 09/06/2011] I'll leave analysis to experts of the field, but, it's satisfying to see the "system" working at least against some stupidity and crime. May be a death sentence is harsh, but, it's not for killing, I dare say, "just" three young people but also all their dreams for the future AND to send a message to everyone inclined to be or have been involved in any such brutal murders of their own kin.
In this article, when people say, "We don't want a Constitution or a law that goes against our age-old tradition," I want to punch them in faces and say, "What about the millions of years, before the couple of thousands of years of formation of the bloody caste, when there was no segregation of society?"
[Update: 09/06/2011] I'll leave analysis to experts of the field, but, it's satisfying to see the "system" working at least against some stupidity and crime. May be a death sentence is harsh, but, it's not for killing, I dare say, "just" three young people but also all their dreams for the future AND to send a message to everyone inclined to be or have been involved in any such brutal murders of their own kin.
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