Yeppi, good news — the government has declared a caste census. But honestly, I’m not thrilled. They only talked about caste senses and not about dismantling caste hierarchy. Even if they say it's about dismantling caste hierarchy, it's difficult to trust them. Their history of manipulative and cunning behavior speaks for itself. When things go their way, they’re loud, proud, and arrogant. But the moment they’re called out, they play victim, sweet, or throw some breadcrumbs for other to pick. AKA caste senses. That pattern of behavior can’t be trusted — not until they prove otherwise.
Right now, political leaders scrambling for credit and the drama is giving serious teenage vibes. Do they even realize they're running administration of a country and not a middle school? Gentlemen, please calm down — obviously, this happened because of my article last week. 😉 Let the teenager's fight. I’ll keep writing as a jagruk nagrik — it’s my responsibility and yours too. If we don’t step up, these immature teenager's will ruin not just our future, but the country itself.
But first I am truly sorry to everyone whom I've upset by speaking openly about caste, religion, and the issues surrounding them — many of them are friends and clients from upper-caste community. Guys don't take it personally I am against the system and not you as a person. Please understand major shifts like this don’t happen without reason — and I have mine. Recently, someone who’s followed my journey for years asked, “How did your writing take such a 360-degree turn?” It’s a valid question. I was once that happy-go-lucky girl, wandering into the wild, discovering new trek routes, chasing adventures — completely disconnected from ground realities. We often assume the world works the way it does in our little circle… until the bubble bursts, and reality stares us in the face.
Growing up, my parents never focused on teaching us about caste, religion, or anything regressive like that. Me and my siblings were raised to treat every human with respect, kindness, and compassion. Maybe we just didn’t notice caste and religion that much before 2014 — after that, religion and politics became deeply intertwined. Mainstream media began amplifying it, making everyone hyper-aware. And in India, when religion enters the scene, caste follows' — they’re inseparable. So, what does all this have to do with me and my writing?
Well... a glimpse of what happened. Full story in my upcoming book.
I was working with an upper-caste Brahmin woman. She was divorced, raising two children alone, and battling several health issues. So, I became her support system, and over a period of time we became friends. Helped each other's, building a bond we thought will never break.
One day, a news segment came on about a rape case linked to caste and religion. We started discussing it, and I firmly stated how, in many cases, upper-caste men assault lower-caste women because they’re conditioned to believe it’s acceptable. It’s a harsh truth of our society. But she couldn’t handle it. She became furious—completely lost her calm—refused to acknowledge my point. In a fit of rage, she even said, “We let you talk, that’s why you talk,” there it was her caste pride, which shocked me. When anger didn't have any effect on me, she broke down in tears, saying things like “people always blame our religion” and so on. She herself shared the inhuman behavior her husband subjected her, which led to their divorce. And isn't that rooted in the same hierarchical, religious patriarchal mentality?
Until this moment, caste dynamics hadn’t even been part of my psyche. The sentence “We let you talk, that’s why you talk,” stayed with me. Who are you to say that? What do you even mean? What would you do to silence my voice? I was filled with questions, and that moment marked the beginning of my research into religion, caste, and their histories, not only in India but worldwide. No matter which religion, if its teachings go against basic humanity, then yes—those teachings are problematic. Every religion has ten good things but also at least three problematic ones. What's the problem acknowledging that?
From then on, I began viewing Indian society through the lens of caste, religion and how it has shaped the socio-economical fabric of India. What I realized was alarming: this entire system is not just damaging; it's tearing the country apart.
Imagine a close friend turning into an enemy in just seconds, all because she couldn’t shake off the teachings of some ancient dude who told her that her upper-caste bloodline gives her the power to silence lower caste peoples voice and treat them as subhuman. Her behavior was scary to me, or I didn't feel anger towards her. I understand twisted behavior all too well from my research on Cluster B personalities. Yeah, the topic was sensitive, yet her inability to have a conversation without losing her calm and composure was truly disgusting.
What shocked me was realizing how silly it is that people still follow the words ancient dude, ruining relationships in the process. This dude made us to all walk on eggshells, seeing everyone as a threat. Oh, that person is from a different caste—can’t trust them, can’t do business with them, can’t be friends. Why? Because, in their minds, they might have some evil intention snatch away my power, status or wealth. If not that then the lead with pride and ego "oh, my bloodline or genes are pure and should be treated like Godly figure". Anyone who has God or superiority complex we call them narcissist in psychology world.
You might believe that ancient dude saved you and ruined Dalits, Adivasis, or any other lower-caste communities, lower-caste Brahmins or minor religions in the country, truth is that is it's your delusion. First and foremost, he ruined the upper-caste Brahmins. By encouraging them to cling to their upper-caste status and exclusivity to consolidate wealth and power only within the community, he created such a deep divide that now they can't trust anyone who is not part of that group. As a result, turned others into enemies' best example Sikh community. When you do something wrong and inhuman, your conscience knows it. And deep down, you know that one day, others will find out. That's why you can’t trust anyone. It’s like the old saying: “Chor ke dadhi mein tinka.”
And no, I don’t hate Brahmins or any other upper caste community. Why would I? They are ruining themselves. That disturbs me as a healer. Honestly, I feel sorry for them. I pity them. Look around at how many enemies have been created because of the teachings of some ancient dude. Forget about enemies outside—look at your own family. You’ve turned your children into obedient, submissive robots, stripping away their freedom. Or if not that, you’ve raised them to be aggressive and prideful so full of narcissistic traits that are ruining their own relationships and feeling so disconnected and lonely. Look closer, and you’ll see the dysfunction like failed marriages, broken families—comes from that ancient dude's teachings. Maybe those teachings were needed at that time, but the world has changed. Shouldn’t you change too?
I really wonder why that dude thought people would never figure things out. Maybe he feared that his own people would lose their power and will be thrown into slavery, so he created a system that kept them in power. However, out of his fear and insecurity for his own people, he condemned others to slavery. Power comes from within and not from some outside shitty material thing! If you constantly need to put down someone to feel powerful and good about yourself then you are actually empty inside. So many generations were ruined—don’t ruin the next. Step out of survival mode and become whole. But that’s only possible when the old dude's teachings are let go. As Buddha said, your identity is the root of your suffering. Caste identity is psychological trap; you want others to not talk about caste then maybe it’s time to stop clinging to your upper-caste identity only then others will truly let go of their identities too. Heal!
Universe does not like power imbalance. It will always find a way to restore balance and if that doesn't happen then it has tendency to dismantle everything and start over.
Think about it. Happy Sunday!
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