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56 Social Harmony
“Islam talks about brotherhood, but even this religion has
three sub-categories – Ashraf or Sharaf, Ajlaf and Arjaal. Ashraf
means noble and includes the highest classes of Saiyad, Sheikh,
Pathan, Mughal and Malik. Ajlaf covers the lower classes such
as Pirani, Thakarai, Julaha, Fakir, Rangrej and Naliya. People
belonging to the Arjaal category such as Bhaanara, Halaal, Khot
and Jijara are neither allowed in mosques nor do other Muslims
maintain any relations with them.
Christians are in more or less the same condition. The rift
between Catholics and Protestants is known to the entire world.
Christians associated with Saint Thomas consider themselves
to be the best. In South India, the Nambudri Brahmins who
converted to Christianity consider themselves superior to other
Christians all over India. There is a strong influence of the caste
system in church elections. The evil of dowry is rampant too.
The problem of divisiveness exists all over the world, in
one form or the other. The Negroes and Red Indians are
persecuted in the worst manner in America. The Russians who
otherwise propagate equality, still favour the Slavic races. The
underlying point is that the practice of creating differences and
suppressing the weak is a manifestation of the perverted human
ego. It is always found to exist – either in the name of religion,
race, colour, physical beauty, wealth or education.”
It is not possible to find an external solution to this issue.
The Nizam of Hyderabad had offered huge wealth to
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar if he converted to Islam; but
Babasaheb rejected his offer as he understood that personal
gains obtained in this manner would not be good for the nation.
The Highest Philosophy of India
In the midst of this quest for the elusive solution to the
problem of divisiveness, we should look to our scriptures which
have given us the solution in the form of Nir Vair (removing
enmity).
Mitrasya M° Cak¿u¿° Sarv°∏i Bh£t°ni Sam¢k¿amt°m.
Mitrasy°ha∆ Cak¿u¿° Sarv°∏i Bh£t°ni Sam¢k¿Æ..
