| FIFTH OBJECTION : In the name of the doctrine of Adhikara
Bheda, Hinduism has meted out very unequal treatment to its adherents and has done great injustice to them.
Whenever understood properly and practised sincerely this doctrine has always helped, and not hindered, the material and
spiritual progress of the Hindus. To say that all men are born equal or made equal, is a blatant denial of facts and experience.
But this does not mean that people should not be given equal opportunity and scope for self
- development. In fact Hinduism has been more liberal and generous towards the weaker sections of the society. As in every other society, there have of course
been a small minority of black sheep who have exploited and wronged the masses.
However, taking the Hindu religion and
society as a whole and comparing it with others, this doctrine has worked more as a blessing than as a curse.
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