Why Brahmins were considered to be most superior in the ancient India???
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Why Brahmins were superior in ancient India:
• The society in ancient India was divided on the basis of Varna system.
• The Varna system came into existence in Vedic age.
• The 10th mandala of Rig Veda mentions about the Purushasuktam [ four fold varna system ].
• At the beginning, Varna is defined as the occupation.
• Later on it has changed into a caste system.
• Varna system divides the society as Brahmins, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudras.
• Brahmins were the highest caste during the Varna system.
• Generally, Brahmins were priests, scholars, teachers, intellectuals.
• They were considered as superior after the Gods.
• Many kings used to respect Brahmin and donate lands to the Brahmins.
• The first kings who donated land grants to Brahmins as Agraharas were Satavahanas.
Hence, Brahmins were considered to be most superior in the ancient India.
brahmins are priests brahmins performed rituals for god , brahmins are in top in the caste