should Hinduism be reformed?

Question

should the cast system be thrown out,and we not see every guru as enlightened?

Answer 1

i'm not going to make any verdicts on Hinduism as a whole, but yes, I do wish the caste system would be done away with.
Unfortunately, it's not as simple as someone just "reforming" the system and doing away with the caste system. The government has tried many times to do so, but the caste system remains entrenched amongst hundreds of millions of Hindus, and seems likely to remain so for a long time

I also agree that there are a lot of phony gurus out there.

And I also dont like fundamentalists (of Hinduism, or of any other religion). and there are a lot of fundamentalists in Hinduism right now who are very narrow minded (e.g. The BJP)

Answer 2

Hinduism needs no reformation, because it is of divine foundation. reformers are only found and famous in Christianity and other religions, which were basically formed by a bunch of people with limited intelligence.

But change is needed, where ? in peoples mind, and there understanding. for example, if people understand what caste system is in its true sense, than we would have a most efficient society work wise and civilization wise.

So,

the answer is :

all minds need to be reformed. they should be brought from their illusion and self created false understanding to the real meaning.

just like the Beautiful Sloka ( verse ) below says :

Asathoma Sadgamaya : Move from evil to goodness.
Thamasoma Jyothirgamaya : Move form Darkness to Light
Mruthyoma Amruthangamaya : move from death to eternity.


-- deito

Answer 3

Acoording to me hinduism is the only religion in the world that is constantly evolving and adapting itself according to the prevailing conditions. As for the caste system .. the vedas never say that casts are never decided based upon birth but based upon the occupation a person chooses. It was only during the middle ages that the brahmins changed this for their personal interest.

Answer 4

We can read things from the perspective of differing ages and see something entirely different. Word, especially abstract words are categories that are infinitely expandable to hold more information. Reading something even in different moods and we see different things. Accenting different words gets a whole new meaning and a whole book can be seen from different perspectives like from a spiritual or literal view. "The letter kills, the spirit brings life." Even a bad lesser plan can be made to work if people work together while a better plan without co-operation fails. The more you know the more religions seem to blend from a higher consciousness and application. That's the kind of growth that is seems more important to me as in the admoniton, "Terefore get wisdom and in all your getting get get understanding." That's my vision off reform, things look completely different from different angles. Look at all science has found in an ordinary rock.

Answer 5

The Hindu religion is unchangeable. Rather, people should change themselves. They may not be grasping the tenets of the Hindu religion properly.

The Bhagavad Gita, the gist of all Hindu Scriptures, says that the caste system is not man-made. It is made by God. If you are not interested in the caste-system, then you may become an out-caste, for your own pleasure.

Answer 6

Hinduism is the only religion on earth which is undergoing perpetual reforms. The Caste System is modified suitably to conform to the new age.

Answer 7

Un-enlightened gurus, of course, in all religions are there, All religions need reformation. First let us throw--- POOR & RICH. Later caste---ONE FAMILY -= ONE WORLD-- is a good solution

Answer 8

Hinduism is the culmination of the cultural evolution of mankind. As a universal movement, it has always tried to unite the people of the world into one international family, believing as it does in the dictum, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - 'The whole world is one family' propounded in Vedas and Upanishads. Hinduism stands for unity in diversity. It also stands for the co-existence and peaceful evolution of all religious, political, social and economic systems of the world, because it is the mother of all religions and cultures. Hinduism never tried to spread hatred towards any religion. Its philosophy of 'Sarva dharma samabhava' (Equal respect for all religions) alone can hold together a great country like India as well as the world with its diverse faiths and customs. It should be noted that unlike Europe, India remained one nation in spite of different languages, way of life and faiths. Hinduism teaches that all Gods are one; they differ only in name. Hence Hindus have never insulted other religions in any manner whatsoever. The search of those who really want to believe in any almighty, all-pervading and universal religion ends when they discover Hinduism. One of the guiding principles of Hinduism is improving the lot of the human society. The Sanskrit word 'Dharma' means that which sustains human society. Hence Hindu Dharma embraces all the factors responsible for human welfare and growth.

Answer 9

Hinduism is perfect religion and caste system is not a part of hinduism. followers need to be reformed not the religion

jai mata ki

Answer 10

Any religion that cannot be directed from God to a greater form of perfection should be done away with.

Eternal principles will remain constant, but circumstances people deal with will always be changing and if there isnt change according to circumstances there is no revelation from God. If there is no revelation from God then the religion is dead.

Im sure Hinduism has its problems. everyone else does. The question is will people change their lives?