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Varna (Sanskrit: वर्ण, romanized: varṇa, Hindi pronunciation: ['ʋəɾɳə]), in the context of Hinduism,[1] refers to a social class within a hierarchical traditional Hindu society.[2][3] The ideology of varna is epitomized in texts like Manusmriti,[1][4][5] which describes and ranks four varnas, and prescribes their occupations, requirements and duties, or Dharma.[1][6]
- Brahmins: Vedic scholars, priests or teachers.
- Kshatriyas: Rulers, administrators or warriors.
- Vaishyas: Agriculturalists, farmers or merchants.[7]
- Shudras: Artisans, labourers or servants.
This quadruple division is a form of social stratification, quite different from the more nuanced system of Jātis, which correspond to the term "caste".[8]
The varna system is discussed in Hindu texts, and understood as idealised human callings.[9][10] The concept is generally traced back to the Purusha Sukta verse of the Rigveda. In the post-Vedic period, the varna division is described in the Mahabharata, Puranas and in the Dharmashastra literatures.[11]
The commentary on the Varna system in the Manusmriti is often cited.[12] Counter to these textual classifications, many Hindu texts and doctrines question and disagree with the Varna system of social classification.[13]
In India, communities that belong to one of the four varnas or classes are called savarna Hindus. The Dalits and tribals who do not belong to any varna were called avarna.[14][15][16]
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- ^ Juergensmeyer, Mark (2006). The Oxford Handbook of Global Religions. Oxford University Press, USA. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-19-972761-2.
- ^ Bayly, Caste, Society and Politics (2001), p. 8
- ^ Thapar, Romila (2004), Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300, University of California Press, p. 63, ISBN 978-0-520-24225-8
- ^ Hiltebeitel, Dharma (2011), pp. 529–531
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- ^ Chandra, Bipan (1989. India's Struggle for Independence, 1857-1947, pp. 230-231. Penguin Books India
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