No, the Gītā promotes varṇāśrama-dharma, a system which is a natural social hierarchy based upon one’s inherant inclinations. Later in Indian history, varṇāśrama-dharma was corrupted by ambitious persons and became degraded into what is known today as the ‘caste-system.’ This has created inequality, discrimination, exploitation, prejudice etc. You can learn more about varṇāśrama in Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 4 – Jñāna Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge) – Verse 13-15
Does Bhagavad-gītā promote the caste system?
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About the Author: Gaura Gopāla Dāsa
Gaura Gopāla Dāsa Brahmacārī was born in 1987 to Dhīra Lalitā Dāsī and Jagadīśvara Dāsa, both disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda. He first met his guru, Śrīlā B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in 1993 and took initiation from him in 1995. He joined his guru’s āśrama full time in 2000, serving in various capacities for over 20 years and recently moved to Vṛndāvana where he is serving at the Rupanuga Bhajan Ashram.