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The caste system in India is called Varna. It is taught in the Vedas that each of the castes emerged limbs of Lord Vishu * Brahmins (the priestly caste) emerged from the face of Lord Vishnu. * Kshatriyas (the warrior caste) rose from the arms of Lord Vishnu * Vaishyas (merchants) emerged from the thighs of Lord Vishnu * Sudras (working class) emerged from the feet of Lord Vishnu. * All of this symbolises that man emerges from the Divine and is on a journey of return to the Divine. * Brahmins contemplate the Truth, which is verily Divinity * Kshatriyas defend Truth against untruth * Vaishyas discriminate Truth from untruth * Sudras follow Truth in every day of their lives.

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  • The caste system in India is called Varna. It is taught in the Vedas that each of the castes emerged limbs of Lord Vishu * Brahmins (the priestly caste) emerged from the face of Lord Vishnu. * Kshatriyas (the warrior caste) rose from the arms of Lord Vishnu * Vaishyas (merchants) emerged from the thighs of Lord Vishnu * Sudras (working class) emerged from the feet of Lord Vishnu. * All of this symbolises that man emerges from the Divine and is on a journey of return to the Divine. * Brahmins contemplate the Truth, which is verily Divinity * Kshatriyas defend Truth against untruth * Vaishyas discriminate Truth from untruth * Sudras follow Truth in every day of their lives.
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  • The caste system in India is called Varna. It is taught in the Vedas that each of the castes emerged limbs of Lord Vishu * Brahmins (the priestly caste) emerged from the face of Lord Vishnu. * Kshatriyas (the warrior caste) rose from the arms of Lord Vishnu * Vaishyas (merchants) emerged from the thighs of Lord Vishnu * Sudras (working class) emerged from the feet of Lord Vishnu. * All of this symbolises that man emerges from the Divine and is on a journey of return to the Divine. * Brahmins contemplate the Truth, which is verily Divinity * Kshatriyas defend Truth against untruth * Vaishyas discriminate Truth from untruth * Sudras follow Truth in every day of their lives.
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