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Under Buddhist thought there would be no Caste System so that the stigma of being lower caste or untouchable would disappear.
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What is an untouchable's dharma?
for an untouchable, he should practice his duties and pray to gods. He should serve people of other castes.
Why was Buddhism attractive to the lower castes and untouchable?
Under Buddhist thought there would be no Caste System so that the stigma of being lower caste or untouchable would disappear.
Do untouchables have a dharma?
Everyone has dharma, dharma is ur way of life it does not discriminate agaisnt caste please do not use the word untouchable as it is wrong there s no such thing as an untouchable im a Hindu brahmin my father is a Hindu poojari (priest) we do not liek the use of the word untouchable as it discriminates against certain castes which is not what was intended when all this was created to begin with
What were members of the lowest Indian caste called?
Untouchables. They were considered untouchable because they prepared the dead for burial and did other tasks that the other castes refused to do or become involved with in any way.
What happens if a brahmin touches an untouchable in the caste system?
In the caste system, if a Brahmin (the highest caste) touches an untouchable (the lowest caste), it is considered impure and can result in social repercussions for the Brahmin such as being ostracized or facing backlash from their community. Traditionally, there are strict rules and norms surrounding interactions between different castes.
What is an explanation of the caste system?
Short Explanation: Social class division developed by Aryans who believed they were superior to others. In Hinduism there is a strict caste system. Your occupation and status generally depends on the caste you were born in. So those in the upper class are considered so because of the caste they were born in. Some castes are so low that they are considered "untouchable". After Siddhartha Gautama was enlightened and became the Buddha he embraced a different philosophy. Like Hindus, Buddhists believe in karma but reject the idea of caste. This would be attractive to someone of a lower social status...especially "the untouchables".
What is the latin meaning for Dalit?
The word "Dalit" comes from the Sanskrit, and means "ground", "suppressed", "crushed", or "broken to pieces". It was first used by Jyoti Rao Phule in the nineteenth century, in the context of the oppression faced by the erstwhile "untouchable" castes of the Hindus. According to Victor Premsagar the term expresses their "weakness, poverty and humiliation at the hands of the upper castes in the Indian society.
How many castes in India?
3000 castes and 25000 sub-castes
What are the castes in Sri Lanka?
There are no castes.
Why did Buddhism appeal to people of all castes?
I would amuse that because the Buddha said that all people are equal and that you can not be constrained by your caste that this was attractive to many who felt the caste system was oppressive.
Who are Hurijans?
The Harijans are the schedule castes or low castes in India.
Why did Buddhism appeal to people of all castes especially to the untouchables?
Because everyone is treated equally in Buddhism.
