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question: castes
I´m a student studying multicultural issues. One subject is
hinducustoms. It is said that the time of castes/varnas is over, that
they have no meaning among hindupeople. Especially, if we speak about
hindus living in foreign countries. But is it so? What I have read and
seen while meeting hindus, I have noticed something else.
Hinduism is said to be very tolerant religion and culture. What about
castesystem in modern society? Why is it still affecting in social
relations? Has it some other meaning and value than old tradition?
I´m sorry if my questions hurt someone. It´s not my meaning. I just
want to undertand. And it is not that easy because of my "scandinavian"
thingking.
With friendship
Marja
