HIS 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Chiquita Brands International, Cultural Relativism, Cultural Imperialism
4 Nov 2016
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11 or 12 if in higher caste- begin to be introduced to zen buddhism and hinduism by a spiritual teacher called a guru. Message from guru: life is just a trap, and life on earth is not really that important. Household stage in which you are married is next. People usually do not get past this stage. The next stage is when your grandson is born, and in response you go out in the woods and meditate, looking for a vision. Depending upon your karma you can come back in a higher caste, potentially. Brahmins will not be reincarnated- they will reach nirvana and join god. Inequality of wealth- most people in the country were starving, while all the wealth was concentrated towards the top. The lowest castes would not revolt because their religion held them back- - they would be condemned to a lower caste due to bad karma.
