Dalits in Early Buddhism

Preface Acknowledgements Ancient Caste System Brahminical Text in Respect of Shudras' Status Perspective on Pali Text in Respect of Shudras' Position Brahminism and Buddhism in Shudras' Life Buddhism and Shudras' Position in Ancient Society Concept of Untouchability Before the Advent of Buddhism State of Untouchables in 200 B.C. Untouchability for Sudra Contexting with Pali Text Buddhist Religion and Abolition of Untochability Evaluation and Conclusion Bibliography Index.