WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The third slot went to the Vaishyas, or the traders, who were created from his thighs. At the bottom of the heap were the Shudras, who came from Brahma’s feet and did all the menial jobs. The main castes were further divided into about 3, 000 castes and 25, 000 sub-castes, each based on their specific occupation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Vaishyas are third in the Caste System, otherwise known as the common people. According to Yanjur Veda “Vaisya among men… brutes from the belly. As they have been created from the storehouse of food (belly) so they are the food (or inteneded to be enjoyed by others).

Detailed explanation-3: -IN PRACTICE, HOWEVER, THERE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MANY SUBDIVISIONS (J’ATIS) OF THESE CASTES. THERE ARE FIVE DIFFERENT LEVELS IN THE INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM:-BRAHMAN, KSHATRIYA, VAISHYA, SHRUJRA, AND, HARIJANS.