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Caste: What's the Real Dynamics? | Aravindan Neelakandan | Book: Dharmic Social History of India

What if everything you’ve been taught about caste, society, and Indian history only tells part of the story? In this video, writer Sri Aravindan Neelakandan discusses his new book, The Dharmic Social History of India — a bold and insightful work that re-examines Indian social evolution through indigenous lenses. Going beyond colonial and academic filters, the book presents a civilizational narrative rooted in Vedic thought, archaeological evidence, and spiritual traditions like Bhakti and Karma Yoga. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why this book matters 01:26 – Harappan Civilization: A decentralized, enduring society 05:50 – Jajmani System: Sacred economy and occupational dignity 10:53 – Bhakti & Social Emancipation: Inner awakening as social transformation 11:54 – Buddhism, Jainism & Caste: How moral absolutism reshaped social hierarchy 🔹 Was the Harappan civilization truly stateless — yet successful through occupational networks? 🔹 How did the Jajmani system foster sacred, decentralized cooperation? 🔹 Why are Gandhian insights on village society often ignored in academia? 🔹 Did Buddhism and Jainism unintentionally legitimize birth-based exclusion through karma doctrine? 🔹 How did Bhakti movements create spiritual democracy and social inclusion? 🔹 Is the true Indian paradigm not hierarchy — but Yajna: sacred, participatory action? This is a compelling invitation to rethink caste, community, and dharma — not as fixed structures, but as evolving, spiritually rooted social dynamics. 👉 Subscribe for more content exploring Indian civilization, knowledge systems, and alternative historical narratives.