HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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Sanskrit
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Classes
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Nirvana
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Castes
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The four classes were the Brahmins (priestly people), the Kshatriyas (rulers, administrators and warriors; also called Rajanyas), the Vaishyas (artisans, merchants, tradesmen and farmers), and Shudras (labouring classes).
Detailed explanation-3: -The Brahmanas were created from his naval; the Kshatriyas from his hands; the Vaishyas from his thighs and the Sudras from his feet. According to the social historical theory, the origin of caste system finds its origin in the arrival of Aryans in India. The Aryans arrived in India in around 1500 BC.
Detailed explanation-4: -The caste system divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation. A group within Indian society that did not belong to any caste. They could only hold certain, often unpleasant jobs.