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The Stupid Brahmin and His Even Stupider Janeu


“The moment I realized that it is only the Brahmin male who wears the janeu and not the Brahmin female, … More

Brahmin, Caste System, Caste System in India, Casteism, Dvija, Janeu, Scared Thread, Twice Born, Upanayanam

One More Look at the Caste System


“You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, … More

Brahmins, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Caste in India, Caste System, Dalits, Indian society, Kshatriyas, Shudras, Vysyas

On the Brahmin and the Aryan


Even if there is a superior caste such as Brahmins and even if there is a superior race such as … More

Aryan race, Brahmin, Care, Caste System, Casteism, Comapssion, Consideration, Dalit, Dharma, Differences between people, history, kindness, Love, Mental health, Nature vs Nurture, Philosophy, Prejudice, Racism, Religion, Spirituality

“When in doubt, do as the Brahmins do”


The phrase “when in doubt, do as the Brahmins do” is an instruction found in the Taittiriya Upanishad, a key … More

Brahmins, Caste System, Dharma, Duty, Ethical doubts, Guide to living, Moral dilemmas, Righteousness, Taittiriya Upanishad

Caste System


Check out my various writings and posts on the Caste System: Gita’s Stance on Caste – https://telanganatoday.com/gitas-stance-on-caste A Philosophical Take … More

Brahmins, Caste Pride, Caste System, Caste System in India, Casteism, Dalits, Gita on Caste, Introduction to the Caste System, Manoj Mitta's Book Caste Pride, Origins of the Caste System, Poem on Caste System, Sudras, Varna

When I first Came to the US two Political Issues Unexpectedly Disturbed Me


by Pranab Bardhan, an Emeritus Professor at Berkeley, with main interest in Political Economy, Global Affairs with special focus on … More

Caste System, Israel, Jews, Palestine, Political Philosophy, Politics in US, Racism, Society, USA, Vietnam War

What’s in a Surname? A Lot!?


by D. Samarender Reddy Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, … More

Caste, Caste in India, Caste System, genealogy, history, Last name, lifestyle, Meritocracy, names, Surname, Surnames

Caste System and Caste Reservations in India – 5 Short Videos


Reality of Caste Reservation | Dhruv Rathee ft. ‪@mohak_mangal – Did Caste Reservations destroy India? | Dhruv Rathee ft. ‪@mohak_mangal … More

Caste, Caste in Idnia, Caste Reservations, Caste System, Casteism, Cste System in India, Reservations

My Views on Brahmins


In my experience, I have found Brahmins to be a tad more intelligent than the rest of the folks. By … More

Brahmins, Caste System

Unwilling to Read My Friend’s Book “Caste Pride”


Very well-known it is That we discriminate Be it in the name of caste Or religion, or gender, or race … More

Caste Pride, Caste System, Manoj Mitta, Manoj Mitta's Book Caste Pride, Poem, Poetry

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