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Brahmins (Gods mouth) consisted of priest and scholars

Kshatriyas (Gods arms) consisted of rulers and warriors

Vaishyas (gods legs) consisted of artisans

Sudras (gods feet) consisted of slaves and servants

Untouchables consisted of the outcasts

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