I addressed this issue in this poem of mine that I wrote more than 25 years back in a more comprehensive (not merely from the caste angle) and philosophical manner than is being done in the video being shared in this post:
Who Are You?
Who are you?
I am a Hindu.
Ok, move on. Next.
Who are you?
I am an Indian.
Ok, move on. Next.
Who are you?
I am a Bengali.
Ok, move on. Next.
Who are you?
I am a Brahmin.
Ok, move on. Next.
Who are you?
I don’t know.
Ah, at last.
From the YouTube description of the video
“The Caste Lie is often used to distort Hindu philosophy, but what does the Vyadha Gita actually teach about social duty?
“This video examines the story of the butcher who becomes a teacher to clarify how dharma functions beyond modern sociological frames. We explore the Vyadha Gita to understand how an individual’s spiritual path is determined by their internal discipline rather than external labels. By analyzing the narrative of a Vaishya taking a salaried job, we challenge the simplistic reduction of Jati to mere oppression, instead looking at the Indian civilization through its own philosophical lens.
“Critiques of traditional societies frequently rely on political labels that ignore the deeper metaphysical underpinnings of our heritage. We look at a film about children to illustrate how these ancient concepts remain relevant, separating genuine cultural wisdom from the superficial narratives often projected onto our history. This analysis is not a defense of social failings, but an inquiry into the integrity of our inherited structures.”
