Re: The long-held perception that Hindu spiritual organisations are no
Being a "dharmi" is like walking on a sword's edge. A "dharmi" is one who always upholds the truth. A Brahmin (educated, snatak) would uphold the truth, even in his family.
Who decides who is Brahmin etc. - obviously there was a system but in short the Head teacher (Acharya) of Gurukul decided.
If Brahmin girl is ready to marry a Shudra - it is fine by all means. There is no law in Manusmriti against it. However such an alliance is unlikely as an educated girl will likely go for an educated groom.Why can a Sudra not marry a Brahmin girl? What you are promoting is actually casteism. In fact you proved there was casteism in Manusmriti.
Who determined the qualities in a person? Are you so naive that you think that a brahmin would allow his son to be called a shudra even if he has no skills. Placing restrictions on marriage promotes casteism and divides the society. Fortunately Bengalis hardly follow such age old rules . I believe there should not be a restriction on the ability to marry a person.
Being a "dharmi" is like walking on a sword's edge. A "dharmi" is one who always upholds the truth. A Brahmin (educated, snatak) would uphold the truth, even in his family.
Who decides who is Brahmin etc. - obviously there was a system but in short the Head teacher (Acharya) of Gurukul decided.