Temple sign Hindu people

The transcript discusses a social system where beggars are accepted in the name of piety. It highlights how the daily life of Hindus is ritualized and regulated by traditions whose origins are ancient and not based on reason or necessity.

Discuss the significance of piety in the social system mentioned.

What role do traditions play in the daily life of Hindus according to the text?

How are the habits of individuals regulated in the described social system?

What is meant by 'the dead hand of a tradition' in the context of the text?

What can be inferred about the origins of the traditions mentioned in the text?