I’m very much confused about the caste system in our country. I belong to a Brahmin family from Utter Pradesh and I am in love with a person from a different caste. My father is opposing this. What should I do?

Question - Gurudev I’m very much confused about the caste system in our country. I belong to a Brahmin family from Utter Pradesh and I am in love with a person from a different caste. My father is opposing this. What should I do?

Gurudev Sri Sri - You weigh the pros and cons. If you marrying is causing a huge turmoil and disturbance in the family and people are crying, wailing, yelling and creating a huge drama, then take a call on it and decide whether it is worth all that. Or make them understand and convince them that it is okay. You have only two ways to go. Usually for the Brahmins, the main worry is about food and culture. Brahmins are vegetarians and sometimes the other castes may not be vegetarian, so that may be a big block for them. They may think that I can't go to my daughter's house and eat anything as they are not vegetarians. These sorts of barriers may arise. So you talk to them and convince them that you will keep your values and principles and you will instill that in the other family also. If you can convince them happily, then go ahead. If not, you must weigh the pros and cons to see how adamant they are in their concepts or opinions and accordingly decide. Take the middle path and not just my way or their way. Compromise.