Regarding the Sanatan tradition, caste is paramount. In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna emphasizes the value of dharma and caste. Take note of what he said to Lord Krishna as he begged for assistance.
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| Chapter 1: Shlok 39 |
When dynasties fall and family traditions are lost, there is a rise in irreligious practices.
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| Chapter 1: Shlok 40 |
Arjuna saying:
With irreligion and mixture of the varnas, women become immoral and produce unwanted children, O' Krishna.
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| Chapter 1: Shlok 41 |
Arjuna saying:
The unwanted population makes existence a living hell for one and all. Even the ancesters are doomed, being deprived of sacrificial offerings of food and water.
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| Chapter 1: Shlok 42 |
Arjuna saying:
The net result is destruction of all castes and dharma, whether related to family or community, merely by the evil act of breaking caste-dharma tradition.
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