08/12/2025
Janhavi Naik presented a review of the book *Varna, Jaati, Caste* by Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Vishwanathan. ๐ She highlighted that the idea of โcasteโ as commonly understood today is largely a colonial construct, which distorts the indigenous framework of varna. ๐ Emphasizing the need to view varna as part of the broader varnaโashrama system, she noted that jati is a later socio-cultural development. ๐๏ธ This insightful review also marked a meaningful wrap-up to the 40th book discussion, enriching the overall dialogue. ๐๐