"My great-great grandfather converted to Christianity, probably to escape the caste system....
When I started working, I traced back my identity and I realised I was from the Dalit community, formerly called [the] Untouchables...
Despite being outlawed in 1950, India's caste system continues to dictate almost every aspect of Hindu religious and social life...
Established more than 3,000 years ago, the caste system — which pre-dates Hindu religion — divides Hindus into rigid hierarchical groups based on their karma (work) and dharma (duty).
Brahmins are the holders of spirituality and are priests and teachers. Kshatriyas are the warriors and rulers. Vaishyas are the farmers and merchants. And Shudras are the labourers .Below them are the Dalits...
Dalit literally translates as "broken people".They are tasked with manual scavenging, cleaning sewers, toilets and streets...
Caste travels with the diaspora...and Australia is no exception..."
