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Dear Bhagavatas,

I am writing in regards an important issue that was brought up during 
the Question and Answer segment following Sri. S.M.S. Chari's 
telephone lecture. 

Some thoughts:

Not only is the notion of Varna abstract, it also completely 
transcends the realm of sensual objects. Varna is determined by 
properties of matter, which are not within the realm of the senses; 
as such, it is not possible to study the varna by birth concept by 
observing or manipulating these properties. In other words, it is 
not possible to adopt an empirical approach to either support or 
contest the notion. In matters beyond the realm of senses, 
perception is useless and logic cannot provide conclusive results, as 
it is qualified by premises; thus, either S'Astra or conscience takes 
precedence. 

Therefore, if one is unable to relate to the notion he or she should 
forget it and move on. Trying to convince oneself or others that the 
varna by birth concept is untenable is futile since the concept is 
not refutable (by empirical or logical methods.)

Please note:

This post only tries to address the issue of tenability of the notion 
of caste by birth. Discussion of the implications of cast in a 
comprehensive manner is beyond my scope. (All I know is, according to 
the Vedic Paradigm, there is a probabilistic (as opposed to 
deterministic) relationship between cast and predisposition towards 
spirituality.) 

ramanuja dasan,
Venkat






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