Charles Sumner: “As much as the Brahmin is object of constant veneration, so is the…”

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As much as the Brahmin is object of constant veneration, so is the Sudra object of constant contempt.

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This quote contrasts the reverence for the Brahmin with the disdain faced by the Sudra, illustrating societal inequalities.

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Charles Sumner: “As much as the Brahmin is object of constant veneration, so is the Sudra object of constant contempt.”