Caste System - Misconceptions about Hinduism

[USResident]

@Punjabee_in_USA

What you have posted are inaccurate English translations of the verses from some scriptures done by someone not qualified to do so.

Post the actual verses and then we can discuss. Discussion based on inaccurate English translations are meaningless.

Here is an example -

Correct translation -

Though they are blinded by greed and do not see evil in the destruction of the family or sin in being treacherous to friends, why we, who clearly see evil in the destruction of the family, should not think about turning away from this sin, O Krishna? (1.38-39)

Eternal family traditions and codes of moral conduct are destroyed with the destruction of (the head of the) family in a war. And immorality prevails in the family due to the destruction of family traditions. (1.40)

And when immorality prevails, O Krishna, people be­come corrupted. And when people are corrupted, unwanted progeny is born. (1.41)

This brings the family and the slayers of the family to hell because the spirits of their ancestors are degraded when deprived of ceremonial of­ferings of love and respect by the unwanted progeny. (1.42)

The subtle difference in translation makes a big difference in the message being conveyed.

Gita Verses

What I have posted does not spell a meaning much different from what you have posted. The essence is the same discussing adulterous relations and the harm family values based on it.

I have no qualms going with the translation of your choice. Now explain to me why the author of the article posted to initiate this thread uses these to justify there is no caste system in Hinduism. This is what I had objcted to yet no clarification has been provided.