The central thesis revolves around the duality of the word (duty/righteousness) and Kalank (stigma or blemish). The book asks whether the religious structures historically practiced in India have served to "uphold" society (the literal meaning of Dharma) or if they have left a "stigma" on a significant portion of the population through the caste system. 2. Historical Interrogation of Caste
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Many Hindus argue that: