Untouchables, also known as Dalits, were not considered part of the traditional Caste System because they occupied a marginalized and excluded position outside the hierarchical social structure of the four main castes (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras). They were often subjected to severe discrimination and social ostracism, facing restrictions on their rights and access to resources. This exclusion was rooted in cultural and religious beliefs that deemed them impure, thus reinforcing their separation from the caste system. As a result, they were relegated to perform menial and "polluting" jobs, further entrenching their outsider status.
The group outside the caste system are the untouchables they are'nt considered part of the caste system
the indian caste system has 4 levels. The Brahmans (priests), the Kshatriya (warriors and landowners), the Vaishya (merchants and artists), and the Shudra (farmers). The untouchables are a group outside of the caste system, but are still considered part of it. They do all of the unwanted jobs.
The strict caste system the Brahmin's were in the upper most part of their social class and the untouchables or the outcasts were in the lower most part of their social class. The untouchables were treated like dirt and never spoken to by anyone outside of their caste.
People tend to cling to their religious beliefs, and the caste system is a long established part of Hinduism. It is also true that people of high caste are usually quite happy to benefit from the caste system, at the expense of people of lower caste. It is very similar to the aristocratic system which once dominated European society. Those who benefit from the system, fight to perpetuate it.
Yes, Bhatnagar belongs to General Caste. They are considered to be the part of upper section in Hindu Caste system. Bhatnagars are Kayasthas. As per the ancient texts Kayasthas have a dual caste system, they are Brahmins as well as Kshatriyas.
Estaban, who was born into a family with power and is now considered part of the highest group based on his ascribed status
The caste system has 4 classes and 1 class that people don't really include as part of the caste. The highest class are the Brahmin. They are teachers and priests and are believed to live perfect lives. Therefore if your a Brahmin you will (when you die) break free of reincarnation and go to heaven. The next class is the Kshatriya. They are warriors and protectors and are expected to enforce rules. The next class are the Vaisha. They were merchants and traders who had to farm the land and tend the cattle. Finally the last class are the Sudra. They were laborers who were treated like slaves and they weren't allowed to take part in rituals or study the sacred texts. Then theres the untouchables. They were so low that it was considered bad luck to even look at them and they weren't even considered part of the caste system. They would do dirty jobs such as burying bodies and they would get their clothes off of corpses.
There is no reason to think that Gupta kings did not believe in caste system. They were hindus, and caste system was a part of the Hindu social structure.
The caste system is a part of Indian culture
The Bhowmick caste is not traditionally considered a part of the Brahmin caste in the Indian caste system. The Brahmin caste is traditionally associated with priests and scholars, while the Bhowmick caste may have different historical origins and societal roles. It is important to note that the caste system is a complex and nuanced social structure with many subdivisions and variations across different regions in India.
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