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“The Brahmin was his mouth, of both his arms was the Rajanya [Kshatriya] made. His thighs became the Vaisya, from his feet the Sudra was produced.”-Rigveda, 10.90Read the passage from the Rigveda. Which of the following would you expect to have the lowest status in Vedic society?
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the Brahmin
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the Vaisya
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the Rajanya
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the Sudra
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism teaches that the goal of life is achieve nirvana or perfect peace with ones self. Unlike Hinduism, Buddhists do not have a caste system; they believe every living organism is equal to another. This is done by riding yourself of desires in life and caring for only oneself.
Detailed explanation-2: -In Buddhism, a stupa (Sanskrit: , lit. ‘heap’, IAST: stūpa) is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics (such as śarīra – typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns) that is used as a place of meditation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Siddhārtha denied the reality of the material world. The physical surroundings of humans, he believed, were simply illusions.
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