Thanks for making this insightful post man! I have only heard of castes from reading a little, but I am glad to get an inside perspective on the whole thing. Part of me really enjoys the whole we are individuals and not all equal thing. I believe that we are all equal in our ability to self govern ourselves, but that includes being responsible for our lot in life and doing what we can to change our luck without the government being involved!
Oh, if only Canadians thought more like that, and realized that its up to themselves to bring them up and not the state.