Four Varnas of Hinduism (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Original meaning of 'varna'
Original meaning of 'varna'
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Four varnas of Hinduism
Four varnas of Hinduism
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
Rig Veda hymn describing varna origins
Rig Veda hymn describing varna origins
Purusha Sukta (Rig Veda 10.90)
Purusha in the varna creation myth
Purusha in the varna creation myth
Cosmic being sacrificed to create universe
Body part Brahmins came from (Purusha)
Body part Brahmins came from (Purusha)
Mouth
Body part Kshatriyas came from (Purusha)
Body part Kshatriyas came from (Purusha)
Arms
Body part Vaishyas came from (Purusha)
Body part Vaishyas came from (Purusha)
Thighs
Body part Shudras came from (Purusha)
Body part Shudras came from (Purusha)
Feet
Brahmins' primary role in society
Brahmins' primary role in society
Priests, teachers, spiritual guidance
Kshatriyas' primary role in society
Kshatriyas' primary role in society
Warriors, rulers, protectors
Vaishyas' primary role in society
Vaishyas' primary role in society
Farmers, traders, merchants - economic backbone
Shudras' primary role in society
Shudras' primary role in society
Servants, labourers, manual work
Gandhi's term for untouchables
Gandhi's term for untouchables
Harijans (children of God)
Year India banned caste discrimination
Year India banned caste discrimination
1950 (Constitution of India)
Bhagavad Gita: varna based on what?
Bhagavad Gita: varna based on what?
Guna (qualities) and karma (work)