Caste in India: The Facts and the System c5.4

c5.4

I know how dangerous it is to discuss purely general ideas when dealing with particular facts: to do so is too ambitious in one who aims at strictly accurate conclusions; and too vague if we wish to keep strictly within the bounds of our imperfect knowledge. We lay ourselves open to the criticism both of those fortunate persons who are ready to accept, unquestioning, ready-made formulae, and of the hasty judge who will accept nothing short of an absolute decision. Obviously, it is well to proceed with caution.