v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} Cast Segregation in Hinduism: A Bitter Truth &nbsp; Being born as a Brahmin is like being born with the golden spoon having unprecedented opportunities on the both hands. In fact, it is a bitter truth in Hinduism. The caste supremacy is very remarkable where Brahmin topples the caste pyramid followed by Kshatriya, Shudra and Vaish. Pyramid of Caste Segregation Even in the 21st century, it is bizarre to see every Brahmin is born as a priest and a mediator to the God. While a child is born, the Brahmin blesses the child for rich health and life. Even the child’s horoscope is written in Sanskrit scripts by them. That’s why I ponder isn’t it awkward to see someone tracing somebody’s future line. Who has given spiritual power to Brahmin to draft the fortune line? By asking this question to myself, I know I am insulting all the Brahmins. However, my insight says I am right in my stance as I am against all the exploitations of Hinduism by so-called apex caste and castism.&nbsp; Frankly, I believe in equality where every man is born boundless and equal, not the caste string attached with their first names. The truth is nobody is Almighty, everyone is disciple. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Before or after turning teen, the Brahmin awards credential to marry to a virgin boy. It is called Bratabandha where the Brahmin whispers holy “Gayatri Mantra.” On the marriage ritual, they enchant holy stanza for hours and hours and bless for a successful marriage life. &nbsp;When a new house is bought, the procession of bringing well fate, Griha Pravesh, is performed on the presence of alleged Almighty again. He must murmur hundreds of Vedic lines. Likewise, there is a superstition that without the presence of the Brahmin in the funeral, the dead spirit meanders around the earth. Measurement of Caste System Being a strong critic of Castism in Hindu religion, in this article, I want to reveal the dark side of caste supremacy and the existing social exploitation in Hindu countries like India and Nepal. There are still billions of people in these countries mislead by peak castes. Every sector of these countries is driven by the higher castes. From the basic educational right to the apex governing authority, from the job of a peon to the head of the government, from the teacher of a remote village to the professor in Harvard, all professions are totally dominated by so-called superior castes. Now, the question arises what is the status of lower castes. Obviously, the answer is they are suppressed under the caste pyramid from the first day of its formation like anything is squeezed under the giant feet of wild elephant. Nobody is there to speak on behalf of them. Every media is toppled by the top castes. The poverty-stricken-exploited society is out of education reach from centuries. In contrast, the Brahmins were only allowed to read holy books from the existence of Hinduism. Today, the most of the Brahmins are out of the country with their social background to benefit from rich economy whilst the victims of their suppression are still in the country struggling for one-time bread and butter. Viewing these circumstances, my perception says there need to be a radical change in Hinduism. There must be a new legislation to eradicate castes. Everybody can choose their own last names without reflecting their caste. Like Christianity, they can put their father’s name as the last name. Anyone can marry any caste. Since, there will be no caste bar at all; people will be free to choose their bride and bridegrooms. This type of union will build grass root for a radical change, a new liberal generation and an equal society to breathe in.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For equality, the upper caste must be stripped off from decision making positions. For example, like the United States assigns a quota for Native American in every field, the government must come up with the legislation to set a quota system. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden