RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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A social class system in India that once determined your education, job opportunities, marriage opportunities, and social status.
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samsara
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caste
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dharma
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reincarnation
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Explanation:
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 varna system initially served to classify individuals on the basis of their attributes and aptitude. However, with time, it evolved into the caste system where a person’s occupation and status in society became determined by birth.
Detailed explanation-3: -The caste system, as it actually works in India is called jati.
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