Hindu priests historically were members of the Brahmin caste. Rome had no separate priestly caste or class. Sai Baba also condemned distinction based on religion or caste. Sai Baba opposed all persecution based on religion or caste. This is a list of notable people who belong to the Brahmin caste. Even Tilak offered penance for breaking caste or religious rules. Ramdas frequently expressed his abhorrence for distinctions based on caste and creed. Several people have been denied homes based on their caste or religion. Poverty in India based on caste. Gurdwaras are open to all, regardless of religion, background, caste, or race. The state has been affected by repeated episodes of caste and communal violence. He believed it could be interpreted to reveal the superiority of a warrior caste. Sastry is short tempered and discriminates against people based on their caste. The social system became fractured with divisions on caste lines. This Oligarchy maintains power through a "labor caste" and the Mercenaries.