In order to answer provide a satisfying answer, one should be aware of the differences between the term jati and varna. Both these terms can be loosely translated into the word 'caste'. Jati refers to one's heritage, family and any genetic predisposition an individual ingerits from his/her family. Varna, on the other hand indicates the mental tendency of the individual concerned. It depends very much on one's inclinations and desires. If one desires knowledge of God and develops unflinching faith and devotion in God, without expecting material benefits from Him in return, then he should be considered a Bramhana. If one desires posts of authority and governence or displays a tendency to protect the weak and disabled from harm, then he can be considered a Kshatria. If one desires the accumulation of wealth and enjoyment of luxuries, then he is a Vaishya by nature. Similarly, if one desires sense-pleasures and does not really enquire into the nature of God, then he is a Sudra. From this we should understand that birth may have an effect on your Varna, but is not a defining factor. The three upper castes, particularly the Bramhanas are therefore respected simply because they sacrifice positions of authority, desires for wealth and pleasures of the senses to contemplate on the meaning of the scriptures and the glory of God. By the process of purification and acceptence of Vedic regulative principles, even if you are born in the house of a dog-eater, one could slowly move up to becoming a Bramhana simply by his action
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The caste system has nothing to do with Buddhism. Actually Buddhism was formed as a religion which does not believes in caste system. Lord Buddha spread the message to not believe in caste system, rituals etc. However, If you meant Hinduism, then the Caste system is a crucial to this religion. Because Hindus believe in reincarnation, they perform their "duties" (dharma) to be good fated (karma), which gets them higher in the caste system (varna). This all really happened earlier. Now Hinduism is also free from the discrimination of caste system.Answer:Some people think that the caste system is a part of Hinduism, many lower cast Hindus were being treated badly, so they conveted to Buddhism!
The caste system last such a long time, because people ate banana's while making it. So that is why we know that it has been around for a long time. They also played Black Ops while making it. Thank you
The caste system is a system that the Aryans made because they disliked the Dravidians very much. It was a system that kept them away from lower caste people. A person could never change the case he was in or he would be called an untouchable or outcaste. I hope that that answered your question.
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Hinduism symbolizes being one with Brahman, or the final end place for everything.-Hope this answer was helpful!!
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Under Buddhist thought there would be no Caste System so that the stigma of being lower caste or untouchable would disappear.
In Hinduism, there are multiple deities, and Brahman who is the all powerful god, is a part of everything. In Buddhism there are no gods or deities. Hinduism is often misunderstood because it has no single founder and it is not a defined organization. Ancient Hindu people had very strict caste systems, and the only way to move up was through reincarnation. If you had good karma you could be moved up in the caste system in the next life, if you had bad karma you could be moved down. The only way to release yourself from that system was to reach Nervana. the way to do that was to become an ascetic, follow your Dharma and get good karma. In Buddhism there are no strict caste systems. Their goal was to seek the middle way. Don't become an ascetic, but don't get all your desires. There is one single founder to Buddhism, and he is Prince Siddhartha, also known as the Buddha. Buddhism and Hinduism are both complicated, and I have not learned much about them. I hope this answers your question.
Buddhist teachings about Nirvana appealed to many people of lower castes because they offered a pathway to liberation from the cycle of rebirth and suffering, which was often dictated by the rigid caste system in Hinduism. Buddhism emphasized personal spiritual development and equality, rejecting the hierarchical structures that marginalized lower castes. Additionally, the promise of achieving Nirvana through ethical conduct and meditation provided hope and empowerment to those seeking a more inclusive spiritual practice. This accessibility and focus on individual potential resonated deeply with the disenfranchised.
Hinduism, hope that helps (=