It is needless to ask of a saint the caste to which he belongs; For the priest, the warrior. the tradesman, and all the thirty-six castes, alike are seeking for God. It is but folly to ask what the caste of a saint may be; The barber has sought God, the washerwoman, and the carpenter - Even Raidas was a seeker after God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking God matters more than social caste; people of all trades find the divine.
- In plain terms
- A saint's caste does not matter; all tradesmen can seek God.
- What can you take from it?
- Spiritual worth is not defined by social status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you judge people by status?
- Can any worker find God?
Another view
Social prejudices may still block true equality in practice.
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