HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Brahmins
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Kshatriyas
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Vaishyas
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Sudras
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Brahmin Varna consists of priests, and individuals of this specific Varna are separated into sub-castes called gotras.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Pali texts enumerate the four Varnas Brahmin, âKshatriya", Vessa (Vaishya) and Sudda (Shudra). Masefield notes that people in any Varna could in principle perform any profession.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Brahmins are the caste from which Hindu priests are drawn, and are responsible for teaching and maintaining sacred knowledge.
Detailed explanation-4: -(i) The first Varna was that of the Brahmin. Brahmins were expected to study (and teach) the Vedas, perform sacrifices and receive gifts. (ii) In the second place were the rulers, also known as Kshatriyas. They were expected to fight battles and protect people.
Detailed explanation-5: -Brahmins were entitled to do rituals, pujas, and execute sacrifices from the other castes. Hence, this caste was entitled to read, write, and study. They basically made all the rules and regulations of the society as they were well-versed in Vedas. The second caste in the Varna caste system was the Kshatriyas.