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On the other hand , you must realize that there is nothing to show that a special rule of conduct prescribed for a particular caste will be beneficial to others.

I think the above remark attributed to the Swamiji has relevance to the caste within hinduism. I think the Swamiji, true to orthodox brahmin tenets, is saying here that all the rites and rituals and the many other paraphernalia practised by the brahmins will not be beneficial to other caste people.

This betrays the mindset of that swamiji who might have been steeped in the superstitious beliefs and conventions of a bygone era. He tries to tell the European visitor that the caste rules are beneficial and have to be followed. I will say that we leave the swami in peace with his notions and we get along, according to our times.

Having said that, I fail to understand why Prasad's remarks that "This swamiji is less than knowledgeable. He seems to illiterate at best. He does not the process of answering. Further he is not aware of his limitations. I am even more surprised at people trying to support this swamiji. There are various shades of swamijis, gurujus, and Godmen. I try to learn as much, but I see the hollowness I walk away.", should be taken as offensive. Well the Swamiji might have been a great personage but even such greatness is after all evanescent and people may question their wisdom at a future date. Why should we make a பூச்சாண்டி (scare-crow?) out of him and threaten the member who so remarked?