…each of the hereditary classes of Hindu society, distinguished by relative degrees of ritual purity or pollution and of social status…
…descend in the caste system, e.g. by taking employment regarded as of lower status…
…a symbol on the forehead denoting membership of a particular Hindu caste…
…the official name given in India to the lowest caste, considered ‘untouchable’ in orthodox Hindu scriptures and practice, officially regarded as socially disadvantaged…
