Caste
system is a material ingredient of the society and not a spiritual ingredient.
Marx has written, "Every problem must be analysed in the perspective
of the origin or history of every visible object or principle. It should also
be observed how the process of evolution of this principle has occurred. We
have to examine the current form of this principle in context to the progress
of that principle." (Marxism, Page 426).
Marx has laid down a very simple and straightforward path to throw
light on the visible objects or principles. Just as we examine the evolution
of the caste system and its vedic settlement.
Rise of the caste system :- There is a severe different of opinion
among the learned about The origin of the caste system in India. Mr. Senartre
believe that caste system originated on basis of family, Max Mueller believes
that it began from colour discrimination, Regley says it depends on geneology
and Habbatsam thinks the basis is the group.
The antiquity of the caste system- caste system has prevailed in India since vedic period The caste system existed in the region of the seven rivers and also in mid Aoyavarta, But this caste system propagates internal unity and not seperation. All caste of India Have common cultural base, they have common history and literature. Above all these factor religion had bound everybody tighthy together just like a rope is separated into thin pieces and then tied together to a from a firm rope.
Bisent Smith has said undobtedlly there is a sense of unity in all Indians. This unity is more serious and deep than the geographical seperation or political power. This unity rises above all the barriers of blood, colour, language, customs, outfits or races. The basis reason for this is the affection, trust and devotion of India towards religion.
Dr. Radhakrishnan has said, "The living tradition affects our internal strengths. This brings about the development of human virtues in us and we reach a greater height. This every generation developes a mould of its own thus giving every cultural from its own existence and one feels affection towards it."