The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c6.15

c6.15

Thus Hindu society is split into infinitely small divisions, each holding itself aloof from the other, each engaged in making its exclusiveness as complete as possible. Members of a lower caste cannot rise into a higher caste; the individual is restricted to such progress only as is possible within the confines of his caste. To the Pariah the door of hope is shut forever. There is little chance for national or patriotic combination.