ExpertDabbler

Finished reading ‘Brahmin and Non Brahmin’ by MSS Pandian. Just search for this title in google.

A well written book elucidating the politics of brahminism during the early twentieth century, to the non-brahmin politics pioneered by Periyaar, while gently touching the emerging overtures and ambitions of the Dalits in the epilogue. As a by product, we also get to know about Iyothee Thoss and Maraimalai Adigal.

I had a few conceptions which I thought was original, only to find those ideas were discussed and brainstormed as early as 1892 Overall a very interesting read if you have an open mind.

Caveat: This being a book written by a scholar has its own rhythm.

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