WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Varna system in Dharma-shastras divides society into four varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishya and Shudras). Those who fall out of this system because of their grievous sins are ostracised as outcastes (untouchables) and considered outside the varna system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “varna” carries a unique meaning: “colour.” Varnas are the four hierarchical divisions into which people are divided according to their skin tone, professions, and economic conditions. The Varna in Dharma-shastras is divided into Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishya, and Shudras.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brahmins were the first Varna. They were on the top of the Varna system hierarchy. Brahmins were Hindu priests, advisors to the king and scholars.

Detailed explanation-4: -Priests divided people into four groups, and this was known as varnas, where each varna had a different set of functions.

Detailed explanation-5: -As per the original and correct interpretation, mankind is divided into four Varnas – Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras. Activities of Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras are well divided on the basis of their qualities shaped by Nature’s gunas.