Question

Explain the relationship between religion and caste

Answer 1

Religion means Hindu,muslim,Sikh etc

Caste means for ex- in Hindu

Caste is baniya now in baniya what ? Ex- Agarwal,Gupta,bamsal kansal ,Garg,tayal,. Etc..

Same will be in Muslim and so on


The concept of caste system should be understood with cool and balanced mind without emotions. Krishna talked about caste system in Gita stating that the caste is based on qualities and actions (Gunakarma vibhagashah). More than 100 elements are discovered in science and these elements were classified in periods and groups in the periodic table. There is nothing like higher or lower group in this classification. Based on the properties, the elements are classified.

Similarly, people preaching spiritual knowledge were called Brahmins, people having courage and physical strength for protection and administration were called Kshatriyas, people responsible for the business etc were called Vaishyas and people occupying the positions of public service were called Shudras. There is no higher and lower levels based on the birth. Ravana was a Brahmin but was condemned as demon because of his sinful actions. Rama was Kshatriya but was worshiped by Brahmins also for His good actions.

Answer 2

Religion and caste are two major social divisions in the modern human society.

Religion and caste are completely dependent on each other.

Because,the caste is the smaller subdivision of a religion and these smaller caste in the building unit of a larger religion.

We should keep in mind that the religious beliefs of a caste is always similar to it's founding religion because caste is itself a subdivision of a religion.