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For the questions about Shruti (Sanskrit: श्रुति) (literally "which has been heard") scriptures which are believed to be heard directly from Parabrahma/Parmeshwara in the state of Tapasya by ancient Rishis. These texts are considered as eternal and divine origin.

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Do Sruti texts mention either or both of birth-based varna and guna-based varna?

Shukla Yajurveda clearly mentions varna as birth-based. As per Shukla Yajurveda 22.22 -(translation of T.H. Griffith from The Texts of White Yajurveda)- O Brahman! Let there be born in the kingdom the …
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