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God created human beings and man created religion and the caste system. Every human being is born with the blessings of God and 99.99% of the human DNA is alike. Only 0.01% contribute to the differences. Till the birth, no one knows to which religion or caste one is going to be born.
Only after birth, the differences come to fore. Looks, Colour, status, intelligence, and other qualities are formed later. The term caste is not an Indian word. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is derived from the Portuguese casta, meaning "race, lineage, breed".
Hindu is one of the religions. The caste system divided Hindus into four main categories - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and the Shudras. The main castes were further divided into about 3,000 castes and 25,000 sub-castes, each based on their specific occupation.
Outside of this Hindu caste system were the achhoots - the Dalits or the untouchables. It was believed that society differentiated individuals based on their lifestyle and in the nature of work they were doing. Everyone was considered important.
Brahmin was varna (class) in Hinduism specializing as priests, teachers (acharya) of sacred learning. Brahmins were responsible for religious rituals in temples, as intermediaries between temple deities and devotees, as well as solemnizing a wedding with hymns and prayers.
Lifestyle has changed. Efforts are being taken to eradicate the caste system. No one knows how far it is going to be successful. Love marriages are on the card, inter-caste marriages and live-in relationship are taking place. I am a brahmin and therefore I can write only about brahmins.
For centuries they have been taught the virtues of life. They are supposed to possess and practice them in day to day life. How far they are following is debatable. However, I consider them as golden principles. I wish others also to know about it and follow in their day to day life if feasible.
1. Education is the foremost irrespective of income.
2. Doing one's duty irrespective likes and dislikes.
3. Taking care of the parents at any cost.
4. Always tell the truth and never lie.
5. Never hurt anyone physically or orally.
6. Teach others what one has learned.
7. Self-respect is important. One should not be at the mercy of others.
8. Respect and obey elders and follow their guidance.
9. Believe in God, bathe in the morning and do puja daily.
10. Non-violence is the basis of life.
11. Lead a virtuous life free from vices.
12. Do not eat non-vegetarian food.
N.B. I request the readers not to give any communal colour to this article. It is not in any way propaganda. I write this purely with the intention of elucidating them to lead a happy, healthy, successful and peaceful life. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
[Paras 3,4, and 5 Wikipedia]
God created human beings and man created religion and the caste system. Every human being is born with the blessings of God and 99.99% of the human DNA is alike. Only 0.01% contribute to the differences. Till the birth, no one knows to which religion or caste one is going to be born.
Only after birth, the differences come to fore. Looks, Colour, status, intelligence, and other qualities are formed later. The term caste is not an Indian word. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is derived from the Portuguese casta, meaning "race, lineage, breed".
Hindu is one of the religions. The caste system divided Hindus into four main categories - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and the Shudras. The main castes were further divided into about 3,000 castes and 25,000 sub-castes, each based on their specific occupation.
Outside of this Hindu caste system were the achhoots - the Dalits or the untouchables. It was believed that society differentiated individuals based on their lifestyle and in the nature of work they were doing. Everyone was considered important.
Brahmin was varna (class) in Hinduism specializing as priests, teachers (acharya) of sacred learning. Brahmins were responsible for religious rituals in temples, as intermediaries between temple deities and devotees, as well as solemnizing a wedding with hymns and prayers.
Lifestyle has changed. Efforts are being taken to eradicate the caste system. No one knows how far it is going to be successful. Love marriages are on the card, inter-caste marriages and live-in relationship are taking place. I am a brahmin and therefore I can write only about brahmins.
For centuries they have been taught the virtues of life. They are supposed to possess and practice them in day to day life. How far they are following is debatable. However, I consider them as golden principles. I wish others also to know about it and follow in their day to day life if feasible.
1. Education is the foremost irrespective of income.
2. Doing one's duty irrespective likes and dislikes.
3. Taking care of the parents at any cost.
4. Always tell the truth and never lie.
5. Never hurt anyone physically or orally.
6. Teach others what one has learned.
7. Self-respect is important. One should not be at the mercy of others.
8. Respect and obey elders and follow their guidance.
9. Believe in God, bathe in the morning and do puja daily.
10. Non-violence is the basis of life.
11. Lead a virtuous life free from vices.
12. Do not eat non-vegetarian food.
N.B. I request the readers not to give any communal colour to this article. It is not in any way propaganda. I write this purely with the intention of elucidating them to lead a happy, healthy, successful and peaceful life. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
[Paras 3,4, and 5 Wikipedia]
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