The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes Against Inter-caste Marriage #DailyWisdom
Nov 21, 2025
Sadhguru kicks off with a playful comment before diving into the controversy surrounding inter-caste marriage. He questions why individuals identify with caste while pursuing such unions and reflects on the historical significance of caste in skill transmission. The discussion reveals how caste provides social security, especially in rural settings. Sadhguru posits that creating universal social security could allow caste distinctions to fade naturally. He emphasizes that systemic solutions, not forced changes, are key to resolving divisions.
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Caste Persists Because Of Social Security Gaps
- Sadhguru ties caste persistence to social security rather than skill transmission or morality.
- He suggests caste will vanish naturally if a universal social security system exists.
Questioning Identity Before Solutions
- Sadhguru provocatively rejects inter-caste marriage as a primary solution because identity persists.
- He prompts reflection on why people identify with caste in the first place.
Prioritize Social Security Over Social Engineering
- Don't assume inter-caste marriage alone will dismantle caste structures.
- Build comprehensive social security to remove the incentive to cling to caste identity.