Varna (Hinduism)
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Varna (Hinduism)
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'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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Social classes in Brahminical books
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varna_(Hinduism)
date created:
2004-05-27T15:47:00Z
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2024-09-06T10:26:28Z
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