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The essence of 'modern' Hindu belief

Posted: May 12, 2008 Mon 09:05 am     Views: 110    Interacts: 0

DM Sahib,
In general, the impression that I am forming about modern Hinduism is that "modern" Hindus, especially upper-caste Hindus, don't really believe in the religious teachings or dogmas of their faith. Instead, they identify with the aspect of Hinduism that gives them elevation, power, and prestige in the caste-based totem pole of Hinduism. 8-|


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