Question

define varna? in short
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Varṇa, a Sanskrit word with several meanings including type, order, colour, or class, was used to refer to social classes in Hindu texts like the Manusmriti. These and other Hindu texts classified the society in principle into four varnas: Brahmins: priests, scholars and teachers.

Answer 2

Explanation:

verna is sanskrit term, derived from 'vr' - to cover to envelop , count, classify, consider, describe and choose . the term is used to describe the social class divisions made in the vedic period in the brahminical books like the manusmriti.