Varna (Hinduism)

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title: Varna (Hinduism)
text: 'Varṇa', in the context of Hinduism, refers to a social class within a hierarchical traditional Hindu society. The ideology is epitomized in texts like Manusmriti, which describes and ranks four varnas, and prescribes their occupations, requirements and duties, or Dharma. - Brahmins: Vedic scholars, priests or teachers. - Kshatriyas: Rulers, administrators or warriors. - Vaishyas: Agriculturalists, farmers or merchants. - Shudras: Artisans, laborers or servants. This quadruple division i
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