Caste destroys the fellow-feeling that makes united resistance possible.

Evidence

The associated mode of life practised by the Sikhs and the Mahomedans produces fellow-feeling. The associated mode of life of the Hindus does not. Among Sikhs and Muslims there is a social cement which makes them bhais. Among Hindus there is no such cement, and one Hindu does not regard another Hindu as his bhai. This explains why a Sikh says and feels that one Sikh, or one Khalsa, is equal to sava lakh men. This explains why one Mahomedan is equal to a crowd of Hindus. This difference is undoubtedly a difference due to caste. So long as caste remains, there will be no sangathan; and so long as there is no sangathan the Hindu will remain weak and meek. — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 895

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines sangathan (Hindu consolidation) as impossible because caste prevents the brotherly social cement other faiths enjoy.