My friend has seen this kind of scene when he went abroad to study for graduate school. Two Indian classmates were excited by the problem of seat allocation in the classroom. When they were about to fight, one Indian elder brother untied his neckline first, and the other looked at it. In his situation, he was suddenly surprised, and then kept apologizing. Such a unique thing, I can't help but think, what exactly is on the open collar of a better Indian college student?
Now I understand, he opened the neckline, just to better the pure cotton Vatican at the collar of the coat. This not only shows that he is a noble and elegant "Brahmin", but also warns the other party that you must listen to me. This can be seen as a concrete example of India's "caste system" endangering contemporary daily life.
The "caste rules and regulations" that are more harmful in India
It has been more than 70 years since India abolished "caste rules and regulations", but it has a profound impact on today's India. So how exactly did this caste regulation come about?
The "Fairy Tale" of the Invading Army
In the 14th century BC, the Aryans invaded the South Asian subcontinent from Central Asia and expelled the aborigines "Dravi (pi) Tu (tu) people", because the Aryans were white and the Dravidians were dark-skinned, A caste system was established to facilitate distinction.
The Sanskrit Chinese homonym is Varna, which means skin color. Aryans seem to be born with a talent for storytelling. Caste rules and regulations are constructed with Andersen-style splendor, many of which are derived from Brahmin's long-standing canons and myths of their own tribe.
For example, when Purusha described in the "Rig Veda" was used as a worship object, according to his position, he became four castes. Lips become Brahmins, arms become Kshatriyas, feet become Vedas, feet become Brahmins.
The four castes have a clear division of labor
It established the four castes under the Varna management system. Brahmins are the royal family of monks, and they undertake the exclusive agency of cultural education and have the right to interpret religious classics and worship. Kshatriya refers to the defense royal family and the executive branch royal family, responsible for paying taxes and military district management methods to maintain the Brahmin class. Vedas refers to ordinary Aryans, who do not have privileges, do business, and support the privileged class by paying taxes. Sudras are local aboriginal people who are Dravi (pi) and Tu (tu), who are employed in such despicable positions as servants and craftsmen.
Insurmountable class 'gap'
Intermarriage is not allowed among these four classes. There is only one exception, that is, boys of higher castes can marry girls of lower castes, which is a "holy marriage" and is allowed. Women of high caste marrying men of low caste are classified as "reverse marriage" and must be kicked out of their homes, taking away their original caste and becoming "untouchables".
The caste system is very special to all Indians. Some people exceed the corresponding standard, and the caste may be taken away, becoming "untouchables", and even severely punished by "untouchables" from generation to generation. India is a caste fortress that is not optimistic, and everyone is afraid of offending.
What caste is a foreigner in India?
The third brother has caste rules and regulations. If a foreigner without a caste enters India, will he get a caste? Generally speaking, the first situation is that there are no foreigners of Indian nationality, who work for a short period of time, such as studying abroad or doing research work, and do not permanently settle in India. Admired and welcomed.
Distinguish by skin color
When Indians meet for the first time, they distinguish the caste of foreigners only by skin color. The more like the ancestors of the Aryans, the more Indians love it. For example, when Westerners arrive in India, they are usually all Kshatriyas, while people in Xinjiang region of China, with their milky white European-style classical faces, are very easy to be regarded as Kshatriyas and enjoy the admiration and preferential treatment of Indians.
However, many of us Chinese are not Kshatriyas. Although the skin color is much whiter than that of Indians, it is not as white as Westerners. Usually only classified as the general Vedic class.
Based on economic strength and identity
But in fact, Indians usually determine your caste according to your economic conditions and life circle. This distinction is actually reflected in the caste system. The first caste, Varna is just a classification based on religion, and the real definition of people is more of the second sex - "Jati".
To put it simply, Jati is a subdivision project under the Varna management system, and the key is to distinguish castes by position. Brahmins are distinguished families, experts and scholars, Kshatriyas are senior officials or business managers, Vedas are businessmen, and employees and farmers belong to Brahmins. If you are a well-known expert and scholar, and you go around to participate in scientific seminars, you will be treated like a Brahmin when you go to India.
Not having to work for others in India
It is not easy to see through foreigners, and Indians are likely to inquire about you from the side first. All in all, they will touch the boundaries of your acceptance little by little, and they will ask you to try to help him as much as possible. You may help Indians to work because of your good character, but many Indians feel that if you work for them, you are "inferior". For example, people of the Brahmin caste never clean themselves.
The status of the other half is also very important
After marrying an Indian, see which caste you marry. If your target is of a higher caste, no one will discriminate against you, and you will become a member of the higher caste yourself. If your target's caste is low, your status is not high either.
Can caste rules and regulations be resolved in India?
In India, a person's caste is very important, and it is also affected by the surrounding people, but if you are judged as "low caste" by India, how to solve such a situation?
Does forcing a name change work?
Such methods are very difficult and usually have to be won in groups. If the Dalits (untouchables) below want to be promoted to Brahmins, tens of thousands of people must fight together. If the Brahmin's affirmation can be obtained, the caste will increase.
Does it work to unify the parties again?
After the powerful Peacock Dynasty founder "Zhan Dharagupta" unified India, he immediately put pressure on the Brahmins, forcing the Brahmins to change the low caste who raised peacocks into Kshatriya.
The above plan can be described as "solving the symptoms but not the root cause". Is there a way to solve the caste rules and regulations? Although difficult, there is hope. In the past, people of all castes were required to do jobs. It is impossible to cross the line between each other, and it is almost impossible for "untouchables" to become wealthy.
More opportunities for growth with lower castes
However, in modern society, there are more and more opportunities for lower castes to accept education and training, and they can work in many roles and new fields that could not be done before. Indian government departments are also gradually giving people of lower castes more and more government department positions. ; Coupled with the rapid development of the contemporary Internet economy, many young Indians have also gotten rid of their stereotypes through Internet technology. In the Internet, people will no longer pay attention to caste and skin color, but only pay attention to the working ability of individuals.
Nowadays, India's IT field is developing rapidly. Relying on this breeze, many Indian low-caste youths also rely on their own hard work to enter the Silicon Valley of the United States and become technology giants.
I believe the future will get better and better
Former Indian Prime Minister Salef strongly criticized caste rules and regulations. Emphasize the caste system as an impediment to development. But at the same time he agrees that if Indians get rid of caste rules and regulations, India will be gone.
Even though caste rules and regulations have long since been abolished, they are still jeopardizing the development of Indian society. The caste system is hidden in people's hearts, and it is the difference between the stereotypes such as clean and unclean.
Although it is difficult to change temporarily, I think young people in India should not lose confidence and must continue to struggle. One day, it is very likely that everyone will live in a free country that is simulated by virtual machines and equipment. In this world, appearance and skin texture can be changed at will, and the caste system will be completely eliminated.