Episode 45 - Chapter 9 Part 5 - Are Women, VaisyAs and Sudras the worst sinners?
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Episode 44 started covering verse thirty two that has created a lot of controversy. In this verse Bhagavan talks about sinners, women, vaisyas (business people) and sudras (workers). Some commentaries have even skipped this verse.  The last episode explained what the controversy was about and some common sense refutations for the criticisms. Some have interpreted this verse to mean women, business people and workers are the worst sinners and worse all women are of low birth and criticized entire Sanatana dharma. Episode 45 explains who is Bhagavan referring to as sinners and what is the real meaning of the verse. This episode also cover the chapter appreciation.
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