That is quite right - it is just like calling a doctor or an engineer superior to the other. Taken as a spiritual classification, there will always be people in all these castes( or varnas)Originally Posted by sarabhanga
Taken as a social order, the society will crumble without any one of them - you need the Brahmins who serve as spiritual guides for others, kshatriyas who provide protection to the society, vaisjiyas who are the financial backbones of the society and shudras the general workforce of the society. Without any of these, it is bound to collapse.
The only problem is it has not been employed properly. Some priestly class have abused their position and called themselves superior. They made friendship with the ruling classes and made rules suitable for themselves.
Why, Bhagavad Gita is very clear on mentioning about these various divisions of the society.
As for the present society, this is how I view as:
Shudra is anyone who serves, includes any one who is salaried including the white collared jobs, and whatever your position. If you have to report to a "boss", you are a shudra no matter what you call yourself as!
Vaishiya is the employer.
Kshatriyas are people who have dedicated themselves to the society - selflessly serving others, running charity organizations etc. This could also include people who serve for the nation risking their lives - Red Cross, Army personnel, policemen etc.
Brahmins are people who have devoted their life to God attainment and provide spiritual guidance to the society. Anyone with material desires fails to fit this category!
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