Does Hinduism believe in Caste (Varna) System?
Four classes of the society (Caste or Varna) – These classifications are based on the Gunas (Characteristics or Tendencies) and Karma (Action) of the individuals. a) Brahmanas – Intellectual Class whose duty is to lead rest of the people on the right path on spiritual matters. b) Kshatriyas – Martial Class whose duty is to protect Dharma and the person, honor and property of others. c) Vaisyas – Trading Class who provide society with its necessities. d) Sudras – Working Class who contribute the labor for the welfare of the society. The Caste System of today has been the result of generations of people trying to preserve their knowledge and trade within a limited circle by limiting their alliances only with families or persons following the same pursuits. This is a social problem. There is no country on earth where the four orders of human beings do not exist. 1. Teachers (at schools, colleges and universities) and spiritual leaders (priests, Imams, Rabbi, Pundit) (Brahmins). 2. Governm
