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Upanishad Ganga
Varna - The Universal Characterisation
S1 • E18 Jul 7, 2012 30m
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Magadh's brahmins opposed appointing low caste Chandragupta as their ruler. Chanakya (Vishnugupta) argued that caste is not based on birth. It is based on occupation, effort and present karma. He cited many well known examples in defense.