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Aren’t I ? He had to accept it. Again I asked him, “What is the reason of it?” He said, “We do not know the reason.” I said, “My learning is so great that I could sit on the pinnacle of the palace. I want such men. Because, from there, one can make overall surveillance. If our people are to be protected, then such sharp eyed men should be created. What can a mere clerk do? At the very moment Lord Linlithgow was convinced by my words and sixteen men were sent to England for higher education. Just as some earthen pots are half-baked and some are baked, of those sixteen some are half-baked and some are baked-this is different matter ! Later on C. Rajgopalachari cancelled this scheme of higher education.
In this country, such situation prevails that will make us unethusiastic for thousands of years to come. Till this situation exists, there cannot be enthusiasm for our progress. In this regard we cannot do anything by remaining in this religion. There is Chaturvrana in Manusmruti. Chaturvrana system is very harmful for the progress of mankind. It has been mentioned in the Manusmruti that Shudras should do only menial service. Why do they need education ? The Brahmin should take education, Kshatriya should take up arms, Vaishya should do business and Shudra should serve. Who will unfold this system? Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya have some gain, but what about Shudras? Will there be any enthusiasm in other castes except these three varnas ? This Chaturvarna System is not haphazardly ; this is not a custom; this is the religion.
There is no equality in the Hindu religion. Once I had been to Mr. Gandhi, he said, “I believe in Chaturvarna ”? I said, “Mahatmas like you believe in Chaturvarna ! But what is this Chaturvarna and how is this ? (Dr. Ambedkar expressed this by showing his hand fingers one upon another as well as keeping palm in flat position.) This Chaturvarna is whether up or flat ? from where the Chaturvarna begins and where does it end ? Gandhiji did not answer this question and what answer can he give? Those who ruined us, also be perished by this religion. I do not accuse this Hindu religion unnecessarily. Nobody will prosper by the Hindu religion. That religion itself is a ruinous religion.