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Who Invented Hinduism? by Prof David Lorenzen

Friday, 27 February 2009 19:05
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 In this article titled "Who Invented Hinduism?" Professor David Lorenzen of El Colgio de Mexico argues that Hinduism as a clearly defined category was not invented by the British as has been asserted by some scholars; he then goes on to argue that neither Hinduism nor the invention of caste in India is the work of 'outsiders'.

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Untouchability, caste, slavery and economic exploitation:
 

In slavery the master at any rate had the responsibility to feed, clothe and house the salve and keep him in good condition lest the market value of the slave should decrease. But in the system of  untouchability the Hindu takes no responsibility for the maintenance of the untouchables. As an economic system it permits exploitation without obligation.

Dr B R Ambedkar