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In the Padma Purana:
No caste is inherently blameworthy, virtues are the cause of well-being. Even a Chandala who observes vows is considered a Brahman by the gods.
A learned person sees equality in a Brahman, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and a Chandala.
The four varnas (Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra) and the distinctions like Chandala, etc., are all known in the world due to differences in conduct.
You said that the *apūrva* (unseen) dharma is manifested through sacrifice. This is not correct, because *apūrva* dharma is eternal like the sky, how can it be manifested? And if it is manifested, then it will not be eternal, but impermanent like a pot.
Just as the knowledge of form is the fruit after the manifestation of a lamp, similarly, the fruit in the form of heaven, etc., should occur only after the manifestation of *apūrva* dharma. But this is not the case.
You said that the killing of animals in the middle of the vedi (altar) is not a cause of sin because it is ordained by the scriptures. This is incorrect, listen to the reason.
Firstly, it is not proven that the Vedas are scriptures. A scripture is that which teaches the good of the whole world like a mother.
It is not appropriate to speak of atonement for a deed that is blameless. But atonement is mentioned in this sacrificial killing, therefore it is blameworthy. Here is a description of that atonement.
He who performs the Soma sacrifice, which is symbolic of the Soma, the king of the gods, is considered to kill the Soma. The *dakshina* (offering) for this sacrifice is one hundred and twelve cows.
Out of these one hundred and twelve *dakshinas*, one hundred *dakshinas* purify the Soma, the king of the gods, ten *dakshinas* are for the satisfaction of the vital breaths, the eleventh *dakshina* is for the soul, and the twelfth *dakshina* is only a *dakshina*.
The other *dakshinas* are for the removal of faults.
People who engage in the business of manufacturing goods are called Vaishyas, and those who are far from the *shruti* (sacred texts) are called Shudras.