CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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Question
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Brahmin
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Sudras
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Untouchables
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Brahmin (/ˈbrɑːmɪn/; Sanskrit: , romanized: brāhmaṇa) is a varna as well as a caste within the Hindu society. In Vedic-and post-Vedic Indian subcontinent, Brahmins were designated as the priestly class as they served as priests (purohit, pandit, or pujari) and spiritual teachers (guru or acharya).
Detailed explanation-2: -The Brahman family priest (purohita) officiates at weddings, funerals, and other ceremonial occasions. The ritual purity of the Brahmans is maintained through the observance of numerous taboos, many of which relate to diet and contact with lower castes.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Brahmins held the most power in Hindu society, they were priests, otherwise known as the spiritual and intellectual leaders of the society.
Detailed explanation-4: -The highest caste within the General Category is Brahmin, historically the priests and other religious leaders who also served as educators.
Detailed explanation-5: -The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Many believe that the groups originated from Brahma, the Hindu God of creation.