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Myth of Caste System

Essays

Parva and Daatu: Classics from a Master Litterateur

Parva and Daatu: Classics from a Master Litterateur

The second episode of the series introducing the major literary works of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa features Parva and Daatu. These are deservedly acclaimed literary classics written by an author at the peak of his powers.

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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The Story of the Vira Pancaḻas is a Case Study in Busting the Myth of the Caste System

The Story of the Vira Pancaḻas is a Case Study in Busting the Myth of the Caste System

The Gundlupet inscription of the Vira Pancaḻas reveals eye-opening details regarding several aspects of the Hindu society in the Vijayanagara kingdom and helps us expose the colonial and Marxist myths about the so-called caste system.

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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