Live, Die, Repeat
The Caste System, Reincarnation, and Karma
The Caste System- a rigid social system of organization based on heredity
Hindus believed thoughts and desires humans find analyze unconscious impulses that came from their previous lives.
The Caste System Triangle
The Caste System
Hinduism
Dalit Equality
"It's like you are born with a stamp on your forehead and you can never get rid of it," says Amit, one of the community correspondents.
The Unfair Lives of the Dalits
These people fall below the four castes, they are considered to be outside of the system. Which means, they are outside of society for any and all practical purposes. They're not even allowed to read the sacred texts. But, if they fulfill their duties -such as leather making or disposing of dead animals or humans- and accept their place in life (Dharma), they could reincarnate as a higher caste.
Reincarnation and Karma
Reincarnation on The Caste System
Resources
"Hinduism-Reincarnation and the Caste System Lesson #2.pptx - Google Slides." Hinduism-Reincarnation and the Caste System Lesson #2.pptx - Google Slides. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
"Hinduism: Caste System, Reincarnation, and Karma." Hinduism: Caste System, Reincarnation, and Karma. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
"India's Dalits Still Fighting Untouchability." BBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.
"India's Dalits Still Fighting Untouchability." BBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2014.