Untouchability Alien to Hindu Dharma

1. Untouchability and Caste 2. Discrimination Why? 3. Hindu Dharma and Dharma Shastras 4. Varna-based Social System 5. Varnas-their Characteristics and Duties 6. Vedic Origin of the Varnas 7. Freedom to Change Varna 8. Rights and Privileges of the Shudras 9. Varna to Birth-Based Caste System 10. Origin of Untouchability 11. Is Untouchability and Caste Distrimination 12. Authentic in Hindu Dharma ? 13. Eradication of Untouchability 14. Humanistic Approach of Hindu Dharma 15. Why Untouchability in Some Hindu 16. Scriptures ?

Untouchability and caste discrimination are social evils in Hindu society that are not mentioned in the Vedas, the authentic sources of Hindu Dharma. These social evils are complex and interwoven, and cannot be eradicated by enacting laws or providing financial assistance. To eradicate these evils, a strong will power and a vibrant social, religious, and political awakening are urgently needed. Every social and religious group in Hindu society must adopt a more constructive attitude towards these social evils as part of their social, religious, ethical, and moral duties. Prof. K. V. Paliwal's critical treatise on "Untouchability alien to Hindus Dharma" provides numerous references from Hindu scriptures, establishing that untouchability and caste discrimination are unauthentic and non-existent in the Hindu Dharma Shastras. This thought-provoking book aims to generate new dimensions of study and research in Sociology and Religion, and help create a more harmonious society that benefits all by removing feelings of untouchability and caste discrimination.