The great Tamil Kavi Kambar commences his Ramayana with the above invocation at a time when such divisions as Shaivism,Sakthism,Vaishanavism, etc were there but without much sectarian fervour.Later days they have become more virulent.This also is God's Creation since it gives a "competitive Spirit" to the "Asthikas"."Loko Binna Ruchi" ;therefore all required in the mosaic of a society,including "Non-Belivers","Rationalists" etc! That is why "Sankara" tried to wrap up all
"Believers" into a single file.As far the "Caste System" even Sankara could not do any thing as it also is God's Creation. However,Sanakara personally rose above all classifications and lead an exemplary life. The great Acharyas Ramanuja and Madhwa too have lead simple,exemplary personal lives.This should not be lost sight of!
Shiva and Krsna
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