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Distinguish between caste and varna.
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Answer:
In short, Varna means a nature of an individual because of which s/he inclined to particular kind of job or occupation to earn a living, and caste means a lineage of an individual about, which job or occupation his/her very early ancestors used or made to do as family occupation.
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Literally ‘Varna’ means colour and originates from the world ‘Vri’ meaning the choice of one’s occupation. Hence Varna is concerned with one’s colour or occupation.
2. Varna’s are only four in number i.e. Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudra.
It is an all-India phenomenon.
4. The hierarchical pattern of Varna shows the concept of purity and pollution as the basis of division of society and placements of groups into higher and lower classes i.e. Varna-class correlation is mostly positive.
5. As regards the mobility pattern Varna’s are relatively flexible, compared with the castes. With the acquisition of talents and virtues, an individual may improve upon his previous status and vice-versa.
6. Varna may be described as an abstract classification of people of a mythical origin. The religious explanation of the Varna system is derived from the Purushashukta and the Rig-Vedic hymn which describes the creation of priests (Brahmins) warriors (Kshatriyas) traders (Vaisyas) and menials (Sudras) from the mouth, arms, thighs and feet of the Creator respectively.
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