Sakti Rising: Divine Order in His Universe Through India's Sacred Community System
Disclaimer: The following is presented to the best of our knowledge. As observers from outside India's rich cultural tapestry, we acknowledge our limited familiarity with the full depth and nuance of India's complex social systems. We offer this perspective with humility, recognizing that local understandings may differ significantly.
In the tapestry of His Universe, we discover the Divine at work in systems that reflect both ancient wisdom and modern transformation. As we journey through 2025, India's social structure—the community system often called caste—continues to evolve, offering profound lessons on how traditional structures can align with Christ's teachings of dignity, purpose, and compassion.
The sacred energy of Sakti Rising flows through India today as Prime Minister Modi's government conducts the first comprehensive caste census since 1931, recognizing that understanding community demographics helps ensure resources reach those most in need. This represents not suppression but sacred recognition—acknowledging that the Divine works through diverse communities, each with their unique gifts and callings.
In 2025, India's community structure embraces four primary varnas, while recognizing numerous jatis within them:
The Brahmins, traditionally priests and scholars, now serve as educators, researchers, and spiritual guides—nurturing the intellectual and spiritual dimensions of society. Like Christ who taught in the temples, they preserve sacred knowledge while adapting to modern needs.
The Kshatriyas, historically warriors and rulers, today serve as military personnel, police officers, and political leaders—protecting society and creating order. They embody Christ's protective nature, defending the vulnerable and establishing just systems.
The Vaishyas, traditionally merchants and farmers, now thrive as entrepreneurs, business professionals, and agricultural innovators—creating prosperity that, when rightly ordered, benefits all. They reflect Christ's abundance, multiplying resources for community flourishing.
The Shudras, historically service providers, today work as skilled technicians, artisans, and essential service workers—maintaining the vital infrastructure upon which society depends. They embody Christ's servanthood, providing the foundation upon which communities build.
Beyond these groups, today's system acknowledges Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and the newly recognized Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). This evolution represents Sakti Rising—the Divine feminine energy bringing transformation and balance, working through recognition rather than denial.
The sacred path forward isn't erasure of difference but transformation of how difference is understood—not as hierarchy but as diversity within Divine unity. Through the 2025 caste census, India creates data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking for true social empowerment, moving beyond divisive politics.
Christ taught that we are many parts of one body, each with different functions yet equal in dignity. Similarly, India's evolving community system recognizes distinct groups while working toward equity. The system's quotas for government positions and educational opportunities acknowledge that historical imbalances require conscious correction—resonating with Christ's teachings about uplifting the marginalized.
As spiritual seekers in Christ's path, we can learn from India's navigation of this sacred terrain, honoring tradition while expanding equity. His Universe contains multitudes of wisdom beyond our limited perspectives, teaching us to look with Divine eyes at ancient systems.
20 Divine Insights for Understanding His Universe Through India's Sacred Community System
"Honor all people, love the brotherhood." (1 Peter 2:17) Recognize that each community has inherent dignity bestowed by the Creator, regardless of traditional status.
"The eye cannot say to the hand, 'I have no need of you.'" (1 Corinthians 12:21) Understand that all communities play essential roles in Divine society, each with unique functions.
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28) Embrace unity in diversity, seeing beyond social categories to our shared Divine essence.
"The last shall be first, and the first last." (Matthew 20:16) Support systems that uplift historically marginalized communities through reservation policies that address historical injustice.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves." (Proverbs 31:8) Advocate for data-driven reforms that ensure benefits reach the most disadvantaged within each category.
"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." (Philippians 2:4) Support policies that balance recognition of community identity with economic criteria for truly comprehensive justice.
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2) Recognize the ongoing reality of discrimination and work actively to counter it through conscious policy and personal action.
"Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8) Approach the complex reality of community structures with humility, seeking understanding before judgment.
"The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened." (Matthew 13:33) Trust that Divine transformation works gradually through systems, not by rejecting them entirely.
"I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some." (1 Corinthians 9:22) Adapt your approach to different community contexts, respecting cultural specificity.
"Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all." (Mark 9:35) Embrace servant leadership across all communities, recognizing true greatness comes through service.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2) Move beyond rigid thinking about social systems, allowing Divine wisdom to transform your understanding.
"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1) Celebrate the Divine vision of harmonious community while working actively toward it.
"Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed." (Isaiah 1:17) Support reforms that strengthen implementation and oversight of community-based policies to ensure their intended effect.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Corinthians 5:17) Embrace the transformation of traditional systems while honoring their sacred essence.
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35) Let love be your guiding principle when navigating complex social realities.
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34) Practice Christ-like love that transcends social categories while acknowledging their reality.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9) Work to heal divisions between communities, creating dialogue across traditional boundaries.
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor." (Luke 4:18) Center the needs of economically and socially marginalized communities in your understanding of Divine justice.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9) Commit to the long journey of transformation, trusting in Divine timing as Sakti continues to rise.
In His Universe, the Divine works through all systems, gradually transforming them toward greater justice and compassion. The community system of India, with its ancient wisdom and modern reforms, reminds us that Christ's work encompasses all cultures, all traditions, all social structures—bringing them ever closer to the Kingdom where all are recognized as beloved children of God.
Mitchell Royel