RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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meditation
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caste system
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The caste system is deeply rooted in the Hinduism belief in karma and reincarnation. Dating back more than 3, 000 years, the caste system divides Hindus into four main categories – Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras based on who they were in their past life, their karma, and what family line they come from.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Varna system in Dharma-shastras divides society into four varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishya and Shudras).
Detailed explanation-4: -Varna, jāti and caste It is referred to frequently in the ancient Indian texts. 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).