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tionality of this belief obvious. Moreover, the Hindus as well as other be-
lievers in karma like Buddhists have been raised with this type of con-
ditioning and they therefore believe blindly in this imaginary system.

These false beliefs gave rise to and perpetuate an oppressive caste sys-
tem that condemns people to be kept at a certain social level.
The caste system in the Hindu belief eradicates cooperation, soli-
darity and the support of the needy within the sociocultural structure,
because the uncompromising caste system creates an environment in
which people regard one another as opponents and those outside the
four castes, specifically the untouchables, are subjected to inhuman
treatment. These people have been forced to work in the least desirable
jobs, are not helped by anyone if they go hungry, and are debased and
dejected in the most appalling fashion. Hindus believe that the poor are
poor because they deserve it, so they refuse to help them. The sick, the
needy and the disabled are disregarded. Hinduism is the most debasing
religion for people. The most highly praised things in Hinduism are
their idols and deities, and that is why Hindus derive joy and happiness

from serving and prostrating before lifeless idols they made themselves
from wood or stone. A so-called sacred tree, snake, worm or cow is val-
ued higher than a human being in Indian society. No other religion be-
littles and disrespects humanity as Hinduism does.
Since the sense of solidarity is lacking in the state administration,
destitution is increasing across the country by the day. Members of the
higher castes represent approximately 15% of the Indian population but
control roughly 90% of the national wealth, media, security forces and
the justice department. Overall, 40% of the people live in abject poverty,
which means that almost 400 million people lack the bare necessities of
life like food, shelter and clothing. This is a staggering figure. The orga-
nization Human Rights Watch estimates that 15 million children are in-

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