Caste system in Rig Veda
It is a common misconception that Caste system has its origin in Rig Veda
This is due misreading a verse in Xth chapter of Rig Veda called Purusha sukta
meaning,
From his mouth came forth
The men of learning(Brahman)
And of his arms
Were warriors made(Kshatriya)
From his thighs came
The trading people(Vaisya)
And his feet gave
Birth to servants..(Shudra)
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This is due misreading a verse in Xth chapter of Rig Veda called Purusha sukta
brAhmaNo asya mukhamAseet | bAhoo rAjanya: krta: |
ooru tadasya yad vaishya | padbhyAm shoodro ajAyata || 12 ||
ooru tadasya yad vaishya | padbhyAm shoodro ajAyata || 12 ||
meaning,
From his mouth came forth
The men of learning(Brahman)
And of his arms
Were warriors made(Kshatriya)
From his thighs came
The trading people(Vaisya)
And his feet gave
Birth to servants..(Shudra)
Read More
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