the priestly class in Hinduism is known as brahmins, they are at the top of Caste System and they carry out all teaching and priestly activities in the society. brahmins are believed to be direct descendants of brahma himself.
Brahmin
The Indian caste system was divided into five different classes (varnas): Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras and Dalits (the "Untouchables", who were excluded from the caste system all together) The Brahmins were the priestly class that focused primarily on reading the religious scriptures (Vedas). Today the caste system is illegal in India, but those born into the Brahmin caste are still venerated and given privileges.
Vaisyas
J.B. Priestley (not JD Priestly) was a British novelist, playwright, and social commentator. He is known for his works such as "An Inspector Calls" and "Time and the Conways". Priestley's writing often focused on morality, society, and class issues.
Lots of things divide Indian society gender,religion and class. Just like an other society in the world
The religion divides people into four types, the priestly caste, the warrior caste, the merchant caste, and the worker caste.
In the Indian caste system, the Brahmins are considered the â??priestly casteâ??. Priests, teachers, technicians and artists are professions within the Brahmin class. There are several requirements to being Brahmin. They are Brahmin status on both sides of the family. They also must be virtuous as well as learned.
because they're filthy chinks
It derives from the name of the Hebrew priestly class; the kohanes.
Sort of. The ancient Jews had a priestly class and a "teacher" class, but most people were not in either group.
It depends on which society. There were hundreds of ancient societies. Usually the top classes are described as aristocracies. Priestly classes could also be part of the top social layer or even the top class, as with the Hindu Brahmins .
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