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Caste System is a socio-economic system and is not related to Hinduism, in the same way that slavery is not related to Christianity.
It is important to remember that India was predominantly a Buddhist nation for a thousand years and has later been under Muslim and Christian rulers. Caste system survived regardless of religion.
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Just a correction to the above. India was never a Buddhist nation. Infact Buddhism is an offshoot of Hinduism. Their principles are quite different from Buddhism.
Now referring to the original question, caste system originally existed in Hinduism based on your occupation. So we have Brahmins--the priests, learned ones; Kshatriyas--the warriors; Vaishyas-Merchants; Shudras-Labourers.
The whole idea of this system, was to attain your spiritual goal through your karma. So, if you know which class you belong to then there are set rules to be followed to attain your spiritual goal.
However, in course of time, this system has been abused and the whole meaning has failed. Now, the caste is determined by birth than by occupation.
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The caste system is a religious belief of what religion?
Hinduism is the only religion with a caste system.
Do the Buddhist and Hindu's religions both use the Caste system?
Hindu, yes. Buddhist, no.
Caste system religion?
Hinduism
What religion believes in the caste system?
Hinduism
What religion instituted a caste system?
Hinduism
What is the caste for surname baruah?
The surname Baruah is more commonly a Buddhist surnames. It is not represented in the caste system because the caste system is used for people in the Hindu religion.
When did the caste system and Hindu religion develop?
i dont know but i know they have a red dot on their head to show they are part of the system
What is the religion and cast of prithviraj?
Prithviraj's religion was 'Hindu' and his caste was 'Chauhan'.
What is the highest caste in the Hindu caste system?
bramin
Who is the HIGHEST caste in the Hindu caste system?
Brahamin
When did the caste and Hindu religion develop?
i dont know but i know they have a red dot on their head to show they are part of the system
What was the result of siddhartha gautamas rejection of the Hindu caste system?
Answer this question… What was the result of Siddhartha Gautama's rejection of the Hindu Caste System?
What was the result of Siddhartha Gautama's rejection of the Hindu caste system?
Answer this question… What was the result of Siddhartha Gautama's rejection of the Hindu caste system?
How did Hindu belief supports the caste system?
Hindu beliefs about rebirth and karma are tied to the caste system. The Hindu people believe that a persons caste is a result of karma and that deeds in past lives are responsible for ones current position (in the caste).
Was the caste system only in India?
In India,there are hindu system among people to follow in rural areas. Likewise, Kindly give me the complete details of the caste system or any other religion system among people in China
The caste system is a religious belief of what religion?
Hinduism is the only religion with a caste system.
What is the relation between caste and religion?
Caste is a social group religion is a belief one is a choice generally the other is not.AnswerCaste and religion are closely related in Hinduism. Hinduism is the world's oldest major religion and is the predominant religion in India. Hinduism is an extremely diverse and complex belief system characterized by a belief in reincarnation. An integral part of Hinduism is its pattern of social classes called a "caste system".
