what do you mean by 'Varna'? distinguish between caste and Varna.
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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: Shudras: laborers and service providers.
Explanation:
Varna:
1. 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 SudraVarna 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.
Caste:
1. Caste or ‘Jati’ originates from the root word ‘Jana’ which implies taking birth. Thus, caste is concerned with birth.Castes are very large in number. Castes also have many subdivisions known as sub-castes.
3. There are regional variations mostly based on linguistic differences.
4. Caste-class correlation is not always positive, There may be variations in the placement due to economic, political arid educational status of various groups.
5. Caste system is based on rigid principles and mobility in the ladder is checked. It is based on a closed type of stratification. hope this is helpful please mark me as brain list