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  • Brahmin - Priests and learned people
  • Vaishya - Farmers and merchants
  • Sudra - Peasants and laborers
  • Untouchables - Not even considered human by many; did the worst possible work and were separated from everyone else
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Q: What are the four parts of the Indian caste system?
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What are the four main levels of the caste system?

Hierarchy System or it is called"Varna System'.


Hindu cast system?

The Brahmins were and are priests in the highest social caste. Kshatriyas were and are the second highest level in the social caste system as they included the courageous warriors. The Vaishyas the next level was and is composed of traders and merchants. Lastly, the Sudra included the manual laborers, like the farmers and artisans. Outside of the caste system were the "Untouchables" that were deemed to be lesser than all within a caste.


What is the relationship that exists in Hinduism between the caste system and the divine law?

Hinduism is perhaps the only religion that preaches caste system. In the holy scripture of Hinduism (Bhagvad Gita) it is mentioned that four basic castes of Hindu religion have different works to perform which decides their social standing. The highest placed caste is Brahmin, followed by Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra . The lowest placed Shudras are meant to serve other higher castes.


How did the caste originate in Aryan society?

The origins of the caste system in Aryan society can be traced back to ancient Vedic texts, such as the Rigveda. The Aryan society gradually stratified into four main varnas or social classes based on occupation and hereditary divisions. Over time, this system became more rigid and hierarchical, leading to the development of a complex, birth-based caste system that determined a person's social status and occupation.


Why does the Blackhawks Indian head logo have four feathers?

Their is no real reason that the Blackhawks Indian Head has four feathers.