WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Traditionally, Brahmins are accorded the highest ritual status of the four social classes.

Detailed explanation-2: -These four parts became the four varna of people in Aryan society. Purusha’s mouth became the Brahmins, his arms became the Kshatriyas, his legs became the Vaishyas, and his feet became the Shudras. The highest varna in society was the Brahmins.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Vedas identify four varnas, or caste groupings, based on religious status. At the top of the caste system were the Brahmin. These were the priests and they held a tremendous amount of power over everybody. There were the only ones who could both study and teach the Vedas, the holy text.

Detailed explanation-4: -At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and are believed to have come from Brahma’s head. Then came the Kshatriyas, or the warriors and rulers, supposedly from his arms. The third slot went to the Vaishyas, or the traders, who were created from his thighs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Brahmins: The highest and most esteemed caste. These people often hold the job of priest or teacher.

Detailed explanation-6: -The Varna system in Dharma-shastras divides society into four varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishya and Shudras).