An excuse

So the end of the study of Hinduism is here. For what I understand so far, the caste system is not a way of discrimiation, but merely a way of institutionalizing the division of labor. (Do correct me if I'm wrong here.) Each caste has its own specific purpose. The Brahmins to do their spiritual duties, Warriors to do their stuff, and so on and so forth.

When you do somthing, it produces Karma. But, the Karma it produces depends on the circumstance upon which the act was committed. Say you steal from a shop for thrills, that'll give you bad karma. On the other hand, if you steal from a shop to give to someone who is dying and in need of food, that might produce good Karma. (Don't quote me on this.) Basically, an action which does not go towards self/personal gratification either produces good Karma, or no Karma at all. By fulfilling your duty in which your caste was intended for, and if that is the only end in your mind, you would not be doing it out of self gain.

Karma = reincarnation. Reincarnation = bad. Bad because that means you have not attained "liberation." Liberation from the cycle of rebirth, which essentially puts your through numerous lifetimes of suffering, eg. death of relatives, friends, loved ones, and finally the self.

So, what is the purpose in your life?

What is 'existence' really about? Be born, be good, be good to others, live well, and then die. Every religion tries to explain that this lifetime is not the only one you live, but one of many, or just one of a few. What if there was no such thing. You were here just to... BE HERE. (And thereafter f*ck off)? Would it not be simpler to go experience life for what it were, and not have an explanation?

Is religion an excuse for existence?