What do you want? Do you want Brahmins in SI to integrate with NBs and lose their identity
completely?
If Brahmins in Tamil Nadu, both Iyers and Iyengars, are ready to move closely with NBs
and SCs/STs, it is not possible, as Brahmin-hatred has deep root in Tamil Nadu, due to the
tiresome work of Big River and his associates. The elite NB segment - both BCs/OBCs and SCs/STs may not be willing to integrate, as their interests are taken care of well by both
Central and State Governments, in the form of reservation policy. Further, Tamil Nadu is
basically a BC/MBC dominated State.
Even within the Brahmin community, there are lot of differences between Iyers and
Iyengars. It is only an unholy alliance existing between Iyers and Iyengars to safeguard
from anti-brahmin forces.
Added to this, within the Iyer community, there is a vertical division between the followers
of Kanchi Mutt and Sringeri Mutt.
While Central and State Governments have successfully eliminated Manu's Varnashrama
Dharma, they have invented a new name like BC, OBC, SC and ST on the basis of caste
and provide unlimited benefits under reservation policy. If reservation policy was based on
income criteria, caste system among Hindus might have been totally eliminated long back.
The need of the hour is that Brahmins in SI should join together under a common banner and
agenda, ignoring various formalities and different 'DHAMS' (Advaidham, Vishistadhvaidham and
Dwaidham) for the community's welfare at large. It requires a strong leader from the community.
But, I doubt this will happen.[/o
relative isolation of SI brahmins is on account of lopsdied reservation policy and reverse discrimination against brahmins they will continue to isolate themselves from others until it is worthwhile for them materially and there is an incentive for integraion It will requir e a revisitiing of the reservation policy and a new order based on meritocracy . may not take place in near future.our restless youth will bring about changes as dehi aap has shown and caste based poitics will be blown away sooner than many imagine
Delhi is a different city. It is Cosmopolitan. Since Congress ruled continuously for three terms,
anti-incumbency was very well spread. AAP capitalized the Anna Hazare appeal and some bad
incidents. BJP on its part helped AAP by announcing its CM candidate rather late.
Tamil Nadu is not Delhi. Anti-Brahminism is deep rooted; both with affluent and non-affluent
NBs. Both the categories think that all problems they face are due to Brahmins. Such a mindset
was created by Big River. Big River used to conduct his meetings predominently in Brahmin dominated area during my school/college days in my native place. There were no protests.
Now,most of the NB communities are covered under BC/MBC/OC. Only few are in FC. Some NB castes find place in FC/BC & OBC etc.
One of my bosses, who was an NB and belonged to FC, cleverly changed it to BC thru political
circles. He used to abuse Brahmins openly. This has happened in a PSU. What I observe in
my 2 1/2 of decades of service in PSU is that anti-Brahmin feelings is gaining momentum. NBs
are ready to move freely with Brahmin girls/women but not with boys/men. This can be seen
in Politics, Cinema, Officialdom etc.
Nowadays, there are no Agraharams in Chennai. People are living in Flats. Hence, isolation is
not possible. In my apartment, 50% belongs to NB category. Educated NBs have a feeling that
Brahmins are not dependable.
Even if Brahmins are ready to mingle with NBs, I don't think NBs will reciprocate equally.
Brahmins must use the Social Media effectively to exchange ideas and come forward to help
the needy; but at the same time maintain cordiality with NBs, even if they are not reciprocating
properly.
