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Why was the Varna system(hierarchical social order) created? Is a person's Varna (caste) determined from birth? Does Sanatan Dharma describe caste discrimination?
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2 Aug 2024
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The caste system was created to ensure the smooth functioning of creation. Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran (11.17.10) confirms that at the beginning of this Kalpa, all human beings had only one caste called 'Hans'. At that time, everyone was satisfied from birth.
Over time, the Vedas and the Karma form division were divided into four castes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. Brahmins are considered God's mouth, Kshatriyas are God's arms, Vaishyas are God's thighs, and Shudras are God's feet.
- Yajna(A vedic ritual), Yajna(officiating a yajna), studying, teaching, giving donations, and taking donations are the duties of Brahmins.
- The duties of Kshatriyas are valour, brilliance, patience, cleverness, not running away in war, giving donations, and the ability to rule.
- Farming, protecting cows, and doing business are the duties of Vaishyas.
- Serving all other Varnas is the duty of Shudras.
Bhagavad Gita (18.41)
God says that a man's Varna (caste) is determined by birth and deeds. This makes it clear that there is no caste distinction in Sanatan Dharma. Over time, caste distinction was given priority to degrade Sanatan Dharma.
