Quote by B. R. Ambedkar

Caste may be bad. Caste may lead to conduct so gross as to be called man's inhumanity to man. All the same, it must be recognized that the Hindus observe Caste not because they are inhuman or wrong-headed. They observe Caste because they are deeply religious.

Caste may be bad. Caste may lead to conduct so gross as to b

Summary

This quote suggests that while caste system may have negative consequences, it is important to understand that Hindus adhere to it not out of inhumanity or ignorance, but because of their strong religious beliefs. It acknowledges that caste can result in extremely cruel behavior, but argues that Hindu followers observe it due to their deep religious convictions. The quote urges readers to recognize the religious motivation behind the caste system, rather than simply dismissing it as a demonstration of inhumanity.

By B. R. Ambedkar

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