By imitating the habitsof a more prestigious neighbour, in dress or ritual, some low castes havesneaked a rung or two up the ladder.

• 一些低种姓印度教徒在衣着上或者礼仪上模仿比较有身份的近邻，悄悄地在种姓阶梯上向上爬了一到两个台阶。