Five Major Groups Within The Caste System
First Question:
Describe each of the five major groups of people within the caste system?
There was five major groups within the caste system. The first major groups was the Brahmins. The Brahmins were priests and religious scholars. They were very rich. The second major group of the caste system was the Kshatriyas. They were the warriors and rulers. The third major group was the Vaishiyas. They were the herders and merchants, which also meant that they farmers, artisans, craftsmen, and more. The fourth major group was the Shudras, who were servants. The last major group of the caste system was the untouchables. By reading the name, you probably know what their job was. The Untouchables had to do other peoples jobs that were considered “dirty”. For example, taking out the garbage or handling dead animals.
Also, all existing things get three qualities. The first quality was the Sattva Quality. It meant wisdom, intelligence goodness, honesty, etc. Brahmins went into this quality. The second quality, Rajas quality, meant passion, pride, valor, etc. The Kshatriyas and Vaishyas went here. Lastly, was the Tamas quality. It meant dullness, stupidity, lack of creativity, etc. The Shrudas belonged in this quality.
Second Question:
Explain the origins of the caste system. Where did the system come from? …show more content…
According to a religious theory in the Rig Veda (a religious book), Purush (a primal man), destroyed himself to create a human society. This human society is the caste system. Purush created four Varnas or castes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shrudas. Each varna came from a different part of his body. The Brahmins came from Purush’s head and are considered powerful and intelligent since they come from the head where the brain is. Since Kshatriyas are warriors, they came from his arms, which represent strength. Vaishyas came from his thighs and Shrudas came from Purush’s
Describe each of the five major groups of people within the caste system?
There was five major groups within the caste system. The first major groups was the Brahmins. The Brahmins were priests and religious scholars. They were very rich. The second major group of the caste system was the Kshatriyas. They were the warriors and rulers. The third major group was the Vaishiyas. They were the herders and merchants, which also meant that they farmers, artisans, craftsmen, and more. The fourth major group was the Shudras, who were servants. The last major group of the caste system was the untouchables. By reading the name, you probably know what their job was. The Untouchables had to do other peoples jobs that were considered “dirty”. For example, taking out the garbage or handling dead animals.
Also, all existing things get three qualities. The first quality was the Sattva Quality. It meant wisdom, intelligence goodness, honesty, etc. Brahmins went into this quality. The second quality, Rajas quality, meant passion, pride, valor, etc. The Kshatriyas and Vaishyas went here. Lastly, was the Tamas quality. It meant dullness, stupidity, lack of creativity, etc. The Shrudas belonged in this quality.
Second Question:
Explain the origins of the caste system. Where did the system come from? …show more content…
According to a religious theory in the Rig Veda (a religious book), Purush (a primal man), destroyed himself to create a human society. This human society is the caste system. Purush created four Varnas or castes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shrudas. Each varna came from a different part of his body. The Brahmins came from Purush’s head and are considered powerful and intelligent since they come from the head where the brain is. Since Kshatriyas are warriors, they came from his arms, which represent strength. Vaishyas came from his thighs and Shrudas came from Purush’s