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17 questions linked to/from Any references where varna/caste is determined independent of birth/parentage?
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Questions on Varna System [duplicate]
Can You Tell Me Some Verses From Hindu Scriptures Which Say Varna Is Not Based On Birth?
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Are there other determinants of caste apart from birth and qualities? [duplicate]
In the Tamil book Hindu Madham Enge Pogirathu | இந்து மதம் எங்கே போகிறது (where is the Hindu Religion headed) by
Suruthi Shmiruthi ithikaasaPuraana miimaamsaathvaaya suthra visaarathaVedaarththa ...
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Are there any vedic statements saying that one can be called brahmin by behavior [duplicate]
There are some people who keep claiming that one can be called brahmin by karma and give the reference of Yaksha Prashna in which Yudhishtra talks about brahmin-hood and claims that brahamana hood ...
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What is the purpose of the caste system? How has it changed?
I understand there is a caste system on the basis of occupation. What is the reason for having such a classification system?
Has the original concept stayed the same or has it evolved over time (if ...
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Can a Sudra become a Brahmin in 'this' birth?
Scriptures have remedy for everything. Various mantras various austerities can give us miraculous position. For eg. It is possible to become Indra (who is King of Heaven) by performing 100 Ashwamedha ...
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Why casteism (varṇa system) is based on birth instead of present guṇa-s & karma-s?
I've witnessed many Dwija-s behaving in lowly manner resorting to material pleasures, cruelty, ignorance, etc. & bereft of dhārmic conscience. On the other hand, I have witnessed many Śūdra-s ...
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What are the counter-arguments within Hinduism(scriptures) against the Birth based Varna and Caste system?
Even if earlier Varna was not birth based, and later it degenerated into birth base Varna and even later into birth based caste system.
But whether there are counter arguments within Hinduism(esp. ...
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Are children of Brahmin parents also Brahmin by caste?
Is caste based on birth? Is it inherited? Do any scriptures support birth based caste system?
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Are shudras allowed to wander near sacrifices?
This question is asked by the curiosity created by my previous question.
Are shudras allowed to wander near sacrifices?
Are they allowed to put a sight on a sacrifice?
Are they allowed to touch ...
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Brahmarshi Maharishi Rajarshi Devarishi
We have seen ancient sages of India bore multiple titles like Brahmarshi, Maharishi, Rajarshi and Devarishi.
Quick internet search resulted in as:
Brahmarshi - a sage who has understood the meaning ...
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Are Varna and Caste same or different?
Varnas are mentioned in Vedas.
There are four varnas. On the other hand, there are many castes and sub-castes.
Many posts on this forum use varna and caste as interchangeable word. Many resources on ...
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Which Śruti texts explicitly state that varna is based on birth? [duplicate]
Are there any instances in Śruti scriptures which explicitly support birth-based varna?
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I'm not looking for interpretations, please only cite those references which exactly say that Varna is ...
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What is the age limit of getting a yajnopavita for various castes?
What is the age limit as per the scriptures of getting a Yajnopavita for the various varnas?
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What is Hinduism's view on racism?
Does Hinduism uplift racism or condemn it? I want an answer based on the Vedas, Dharmashastras, Puranas and other primary religious texts.
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What are the possible names of 'others' who changed their own caste?
It is almost impossible for a person to change one's own caste during her lifetime.
Bhishma said, 'The status of a Brahmana, O Yudhishthira, is incapable
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