Questions tagged [varna]
Use this tag for questions about the role, history, and scriptural references in Hinduism around varna (caste, or social class).
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A peculiar question regarding marriage?
Namaste,
Is there any mention in our scriptures about a man marrying a girl of different kingdom? Of course there are mentions about kings..but are there mentions about other varnas like Brahmanas or ...
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Can brahmins of different regions such as AP/KA or north India wear PurvaShikha or is it only for brahmins of Kerala and Tamil Nadu?
I have a friend who is from Karnataka but was wearing a purvashikha... is it permitted??
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How can I change my Varna from Shudra to Brahmin?
I want to change my Varna from Shudra to Brahmin, what is the procedure as per vedas or other authentic book.
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Are there any examples of a Shudras upgrading their Varna in Hindu scriptures?
Although there are multiple examples in Hindu scriptures where Kshatriyas became brahmins (Kaushik, Harit, Moudgalaya Gotra and many others have Kshatriya men as progenitors).
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If a person reverts back to sanatan dharma which varna does he belong
If a person do gharwapsi to sanatan dharma which varna does he belong
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Or his daily work will determine the varna??
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vrAtyastOma on fallen dwijAs in Kali Yuga
In a previous question, we established the lack of kshatriyas and vaishyas in today's day and age. Basically, the only dwijAs to exist today are the sath BramhanAs. For reference, one can gloss over ...
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Is there any reference where dvija means enlightened person?
Came across a post recently by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, where he says that dvija means an enlightened person:
“Enlightened ones have always been referred to as dwijas or ‘twice born.’ May you ...
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Who is a true Brahmin?
What do the Puranas say about moral decay in all castes?
Here is a link from Kamakoti org
https://www.kamakoti.org/hindudharma/part3/chap6.htm
What are the quotes of proper behaviours of sections of ...
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Who are BrahmaKshatriya?
Who are Brahma Khatriyas? What is there varna Brahmin or Kshatriya? Is such varna mentioned in Shastras? Should they use Sharma or Varma in Abhivadan or Sankalpa mantras?
Are they eligible for both ...
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Apart from Brahmarishi Vishwamitra any people from Kshatriyas became rishis?
Vishwamitra was originally a rajanya and then achieved enlightenment. I take it that he achieved Brahmin Varna.
Are there any more examples with references?
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Remedy for Varna Sankar वर्ण संकर?
Gita (1.40 - 1.42) talks about varna shankar, can not perform shraddha/tarpan, hence his ptiris fall to hell along with him.
सङ्करो नरकायैव कुलघ्नानां कुलस्य च |
पतन्ति पितरो ह्येषां लुप्तपिण्डोदकक्रि...
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Exploring sadhanas for transformation: Overcoming the impact of birth on nature
In a fascinating discourse between Yudhishthira and Bhishma found in the Anusasanika Parva of the Mahabharata, Bhishma discusses the interplay between a person's birth and their conduct. He ...
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When does the Mahabharata indicate the onset of widespread Varna Sankarya (i.e., inter-caste marriages) in society?
In a discussion with Nahusha, Yudhisthira states
'In human society, O mighty and highly intelligent serpent, it is
difficult to ascertain one's caste, because of promiscuous
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Is their any verse in Yoga Vasistha which promotes Varna by karma?
I want some verses from Yoga Vasista which says Varna is by karma if there's any only from Yoga Vasista.
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What is the Dharma of women of all varnas?
We know that Dharma is different for all men of different varnas. Is there Dharma defined for women of different varnas? I have not found it in any scripture so far. Dharma of all women seems to be ...
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What does scriptures say about doctors/Vaidya?
I think Vaidya or Chikitsa Karmi is attributed to caste born from Brahman father and Vaishya mother, which is not considered as a good type of marriage ( as wife is two varna lower than the father) .
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Which caste is "software developer"?
Advocates of the varnashrama dharma claim that we should follow the varna professions listed in the dharma shastras. For example:
10.47 - For Sūtas, the management of horses and chariots; for ...
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If kshatriyas and vaishyas don't exist, who can take up arms and do farming?
For example, the shastra says only people born as kshatriyas and who have done upanayanam can be military or police:
Manu 10.79 - For the Kṣatriya, carrying of arms and weapons. For the
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How did Dayanand Saraswati deal with the fact that the Krishna Yajurveda forbids Shudras from performing yajna?
Dayanand Saraswati was a religious leader in the 19th century who believed people of all castes should be allowed to study the Vedas. He created the Arya Samaj for this purpose and in the the centres ...
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Were there only Brahmins in Satyuga or in remote past ? Were all Varnas created from Brahmins?
Were there only Brahmins in the past ? Were all other Varnas created from Brahmins ? How did it happen ?
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Was Dronacharya Brahmin or Kshatriya? or both? or neither?
Many people these days scream that varna is determined ONLY by guna & karma, not ONLY by janma.
Dronacharya was a teacher, a brahmin by varna who followed his svadharma.
Later in Kurukshetra war, ...
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Are there presence of caste communities born from anulom marriage in historic and Puranic texts?
I find the existence of caste communities which are born from pratilom marriage (like - Soota, Chandala , Nishada , Maagadha) in puranic texts but couldn't find the presence of caste communities born ...
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How can fault created in varnashankar be corrected?
Can someone explain in detail how fault created in varnashankar child be corrected ?
Suppose a brahmin man marries a shudra woman , the child will be Parsarva.
Now can this Parsava man marry a Brahmin ...
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Is working for wage sin for twice-born castes?
Is working for wage sin for twice born castes (Brahmin , Kshatriya and Vaishayas) ? Does it lead them to hell ?
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What are the duties of Kshatriya , Vaisyas and Shudras?
As per my knowledge 6 Duties of a Brahmins are - Sacrificing for self , sacrificing for others , Reading scriptures , Teaching scriptures , Giving Daan , Taking Daan.
Similarly , What are duties of ...
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What varna does the child born from inter-Varna marriage in Hindu tradition, belong to?
I have heard from Puri Shankaracharya (Govardhan Peeth) the following formula to decide varna of child in inter-Varna marriage:
Brahmin father, Kshatriya mother -> Kshatriya child
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Who has the right to sport a Shikha?
Can Shudras, non-initiated Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas etc. sport a Shikha?
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What is my my pravara and gotra if belong to tulasi gotra?
I have asked many people about tulasi gotra but i couldn't find my pravara and what Varna i belong to.
Please tell me if someone knows
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What is the correct way to recognize varna by astrology?
Most northern Indian astrologers define varna by the sign of the zodiac occupied by the Moon.
Most South Indian astrologers define varna by the nakshatra occupied by the Moon.
And what is the ...
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When Varnas are already defined from were did yavana, mleccha or Chandalas originated
When Varnas are already defined as per Vedic principles from were did yavana, mleccha or Chandalas originated
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What are the incidents from old scriptures in which Kshatriyas honored the Brahmins?
In Sanathan dharma, there are four varnas: Brahmin, Kshetriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. It is well known that, in general, Kshatriyas and other orders pay respect, and give honor to Brahmins due to their ...
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Did Rukmini ever worry about polygyny of Krishna?
Consider the following lines in THE RIDDLE OF RAMA AND KRISHNA by Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar regarding the marital relation of Rukmini with Krishna
Krishna was now, for the first time, married. He ...
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Why Ramunajacharya is considered as an idol of equality?
What were the views of Ramanujacharya on varna?
Which instances in Ramanujacharya's life made him idol of equality?
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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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Do corrupt women also produce Varna-Sankara?
Gita 1:40 (Arjun says)
From the predominance of sin , O Krishna, women become corrupt , and then O descendant of Vrishni, cross-breeds are born.
Above verse of Gita indicates that when women become ...
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Can a NON-BRAHMIN be a teacher?
Were there any instances in itihasa shastra where non-brahmin were teacher?
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How to identify caste of a non-Hindu/non-Indian? [duplicate]
Since four Varnas exists in all ethnicities and all species . How can one identity caste of a person who is not Indian.
In the past many foreigners were assimilated in Kshatriya Varna -like Indo-...
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Why is the penance for killing a Shudra relatively small?
Mahabharat Book 12 Section CLXV Line says
Having slain a Vaisya one should perform such a sacrifice for two years and make a present of a hundred kine with one bull. Having slain a Sudra, one should ...
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Can a brahmin do job?
Are there any instances in our itihas shastras where brahmin did work out of what is precribed in scriptures(i.e teaching)?
E.G Dronacharya and kripacharya fought for kauravas!
do a brahmin incur sin ...
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What will be the Varna of a child born from a Brahmin man and Shudra woman?
There is lot of confusion regarding Anulom marriage . Some say it is allowed and varna of the child is Varna of the father.
Some say it is not allowed.
In present world , such child are outcasted ...
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What are the consequences of having a Varnashankar child?
One verse from Gita says that Varnashankar causes ancestors of a person to fall from heaven to hell for eternity.
Bhagavad Gita 1.42 (Arjun Says)
Hybrid castes ensure that the family line and those ...
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How to make Shudra into Brahmin, Kshatriya or Vaishya as per Vedas?
The Veda clearly distinguishes between Shudra and Arya. For example:
A.V., iv.20.4. — “The thousand-eyed god shall put this plant into my right hand; with that do I see everyone, the Shudra as well ...
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What are the new duties of the 4 varnas as per Saunaka & Bhargabhūmi?
In the Puranas, Manu and his wife had many children and future generations who changed their caste (varna) totally freely. For example, in Brahma Purana Chapter 5 it is given:
Vaivasvata Manu (...
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Which scripture is the source of the verse "Janmanā jāyatē jantuḥ karmaṇā jāyatē dvijaḥ" (everyone is born worm)?
Complete verse is as follows.
Janmanā jāyatē jantuḥ karmaṇā jāyatē dvijaḥ |
vēdādhyayanatō vipraḥ brahmavid brāhmaṇa smr̥taḥ ||
In Devanagari script:
जन्मना जायते जन्तु: कर्मणा जायते द्विज:।
वेदा...
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What are the major examples of Brahman or Sage became King in Hinduism?
In Hindu Varna system, politics, war and ruling the kingdom is Dharma of Kshatriya. Similarly, Dharma of Brahman is to learn, teach, perform Yadnya and other vedic activities, advice the king etc.
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If a kshatriya does work of brahmin or say sudra will that be called karma yoga?
Is it compulsory to do kartavya karma to constitute as a karmayoga?
If a kshatriya does karma of brahmin will still it be called karma yoga?
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Aren't these Manusmṛti verses pertaining to marriage contradictory?
Manusmṛti 3.23 describes the form of marriages that are permitted for each Varṇa:
षडानुपूर्व्या विप्रस्य क्षत्रस्य चतुरोऽवरान् ।
विश्।शूद्रयोस्तु तानेव विद्याद् धर्म्यानराक्षसान् ॥ २३ ॥
ṣaḍānupūrvyā ...
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Is the abortion of someone outside the Chatur Varna sinful?
Not a duplicate of What is Hinduism's view on abortion?, because it is on abortion in general.
In the linked question a lot of the answers saying abortion is immoral/sinful simply do not make ...
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Can someone translate this from Sudrakamalakar?
Can someone translate this from Sudrakamalakar, its on varna position of Kayasthas.
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Recommended balance of strength amongst Varnas in an ideal world
Varna system classifies our society largely into four social groups. Each varna has it's own strength and there is lot of interdependence between them. Hence, it's common sense to state that if one ...
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