learning chart on the topic varna based society
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Varna system is the social stratification based on the Varna, caste. Four basic categories are defined under this system - Brahmins (priests, teachers, intellectuals), Kshatriyas (warriors, kings, administrators), Vaishyas (agriculturalists, traders, farmers ) and Shudras (workers, labourers, artisans).
What is Varna?
Varna is a Sanskrit term, derived from 'vr'-to cover, to envelop, count, classify, consider, describe or choose.
The term is used to describe the social class divisions made in the Vedic period in the Brahminical books like the Manusmriti.
Origin of Varna system
The first mention of the Varna system was found in Purusha Suktam verse of the ancient Sanskriti Rig Veda.
Purusha is believed to be the first being constituted by a combination of the four Varnas.
Classification
Brahmins represent its mouth
Kshatriyas its arms
Vaishyas its highs
Shudras its feet.
The society is constituted to follow the varna rules in order to sustain prosperity and order.
Purpose of the Varna system
The division of the varna is to distribute the responsibilities among various people and to maintain the purity of caste and establish eternal order.
This system is believed to avoid conflicts within business and encroachment on respective duties.
Specific tasks were assigned to every particular varna citizen:
Brahmins: They provide education and spiritual leadership. They are ought to determine the vision and values of any society.
Kshatriyas: Their responsibility is to protect society and is expected to portray considerable strength of body and character.
Vaishyas: They are the productive class. Their duty is to protect animals and the land, create wealth and prosperity.
Shudras: They are the only class who are allowed to accept another employment. Their duty is the render service to other and to maintain loyalty.