Is there any rule, that only Hindus are allowed to follow Sadhguru. He is what he is. When somebody is good, I don't think there is anything wrong with mentioning that.
Regarding, Indian caste system,
Initial attitude of caste was not the way it is practiced as now. There used to be free movement across castes.
Workers are called Shudras, Business people are called Vaishyas, Warriors are called Kshatriyas, Intellectuals/people who pursued Knowledge are called Brahmins.
But, like anything, an elite group have exploited it.
By restricting movement between castes, so they and their children can benefit from higher social status.
Initial intent is not bad, but the way it turned out and the consequences were really bad.
Ancient Indian education system wasn't caste based for your reference, It is the caste system, which spoiled everything.
Yeah, caste system is bad. India would have been in better place is it isn't exploited.
I think I should make it very clear. All of your arguments are Hindu right wing talking points that are laughable to non-Hindus. You would not know this, irrespective of your protestations to otherwise, because you are a Hindu.
Take for example the standard right wing apologies for the caste system. That it evolved from something good to something bad. Caste system as a discriminatory tool existed even during the Ramayana and was practised by Lord Rama.
I am quoting from Hari Prasad Shastri's translation of Valmiki Ramayana.
"During the Dwapara Yuga it is a great crime for one of Shudra birth to perform such practices. At this time, in thine empire, a rigid penance is being undertaken by a wretched Shudra, O Prince, and this is the cause of the death of that child. An act of mortification that is prescribed is well done and a sixth of the merit goes to the king who rules with justice.
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On this that Prince approached the one who had given himself up to rigorous practices and said "Blessed art thou, O Ascetic, who art faithful to thy vows ! From what caste art thou sprung, O Thou who hast grown old in mortification and who art established in heroism. I am interested in this matter, I, Rama, the son of Dasaratha. What purpose hast thou in view? Is it heaven or some other object? What boon dost thou seek by means of this hard penance? I wish to know what thou desire in performing these austerities, oh Ascetic. May prosperity attend thee! Art thou a brahmin ? Art thou an invincible Kshatriya? Art thou a Vaishya, one of the third caste or art thou a Shudra? Answer me truthfully!" Then the ascetic, who was hanging head downwards, thus questioned by Rama, revealed his origin to that Prince born of Dasaratha, the foremost of kings, and the reason why he was practicing penance. Hearing the words of Rama of imperishable exploits, that ascetic, his head still hanging downwards, answered "O Rama, I was born of a Shudra alliance and I am performing this rigorous penance in order to acquire the status of a God in this body. I am not telling a lie, O Rama, I wish to attain the Celestial Region. Know that I am a Shudra and my name is Shambuka." As he was yet speaking, Raghava, drawing his brilliant and stainless sword from its scabbard, cut off his head."
Roman Catholic Christians have no interest in studying the Hindu caste system, Hindu scientific and mathematical contributions, teachings of Sadhguru baba etc. Your profile history exhibits an exorbitant amount of Hindu right wing apologetics and has zero, zilch, nada about the practice of Roman Catholicism. So, I strongly encourage you to stop astroturfing.
> Yeah, caste system is bad. India would have been in better place is it isn't exploited.
I think, I clearly mentioned it is bad.
So what was your thought like, Indians just sprung up during Ramayana, people did exist before and they can also read and write.
As per Hinduism, Ramayana is not the ancient texts, there exists many texts before it. It is kind of recent one.
I'm Roman Catholic by birth but I'm going to pursue Hinduism in future, I don't speak about Christ because I live in India, and no.of people who discuss about it is less. I haven't read any Hindu texts, but I did read Bible.
Hinduism regarding to righteous living, have got it completely covered. Which is what I'm interested in knowing.
I'm generally interested in ancient history, religion and philosophy.
Hinduism had a very good coverage regarding philosophy and the living culture which is able to survive in modern times.
I didn't delve into Hinduism, but I'm going to after 2 or 3 years. Right now my focus is else where.
I'm not astroturfing, I'm generally interested in religion and anything which broadens my understanding, Hinduism seems to fit very well into it.
If you just hate that they are able to get too many things right, I can't do anything.
A Roman Catholic follower of Sadhguru baba!
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18961438
A Roman Catholic describes Indias ancient caste based education system.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17692797
I have a question - As a Roman Catholic, what is your opinion of India's ancient caste system?