Oh Great, Brahmins Are So Divine the Planet Buckles Under Them – Because Equality Was Never an Option, Right?
Viral Tweet Sparks Caste Debate: Dravidian Account Mocks Brahminical 'Superiority' Ritual
In a scathing post that's ignited fierce online discourse, the X account @WeDravidians—dedicated to promoting Dravidian ideologies inspired by icons like Periyar, Ambedkar, Anna, and Kalaignar—shared a video clip on february 21, 2026, ridiculing a perceived Brahminical tradition. The tweet, captioned "'Earth can't bear Brahmins weight' They should not sit on bare earth without a seat," has garnered over 40,000 views, 746 likes, and hundreds of replies, quotes, and reposts.
In a scathing post that's ignited fierce online discourse, the X account @WeDravidians—dedicated to promoting Dravidian ideologies inspired by icons like Periyar, Ambedkar, Anna, and Kalaignar—shared a video clip on february 21, 2026, ridiculing a perceived Brahminical tradition. The tweet, captioned "'Earth can't bear Brahmins weight' They should not sit on bare earth without a seat," has garnered over 40,000 views, 746 likes, and hundreds of replies, quotes, and reposts.
The video features a woman, adorned with a Vaishnava tilak and chanting "Jai jai Shri Radhe," earnestly explaining a Hindu belief: there are four things the earth cannot bear, the first being a Brahman (Brahmin). She claims Brahmins must always use a seat or mat when sitting on the ground because the planet "can't bear their weight"—interpreted as their supposed spiritual power or purity. This stems from ancient Hindu practices where sitting on an asana (mat) during rituals prevents energy loss or impurity from direct earth contact, but the phrasing amplifies notions of caste hierarchy.
This comes amid ongoing debates on social justice in India, where Dravidian movements challenge varna-based inequalities. Critics argue such beliefs fuel division, while defenders see it as a respectful tradition. The tweet underscores how social media amplifies historical tensions, forcing a reckoning with cultural norms in modern times.