Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 20 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Varna |
A theoretical division of classes according to the Hindu religious texts. These are Brahmins (priests), Kshtriyas (warriors), Vaisyas (Farmer/Merchants) and Sudras (Menials) This term is often confused with caste which is a concrete division of social grouping. In theory a caste will belong to a specific varna but this link will often be disputed by the concerned caste and other castes. |
| Vedanta |
Veda-ant - end of the Vedas. Hindu Upnishads or philosophical texts, nearly all composed at the end of the Vedic age although some were composed some time later. |
Rquotes
Gandhism - its True Nature
Who would have accepted Mr Gandhi as a leader in any other country? Mr Gandhi is kind to the Untouchables, but for what? Only because he wants to kill by kindness, them and their movement. What is there in Gandhism which is not found in orthodox Hinduism? There is caste in Hinduism, there is caste in Gandhism. Hinduism believes in the law of hereditary profession, so does Gandhism.... All that Gandhism has done is to find a philosophical justification for Hinduism and its dogmas.
Dr B R ambedkar
