The earlier concept of four "varnas" or colors or strata of society was based on four principles. a) one strata (Brahmins) focussing on prayers and devotional activities mainly because of the fear of nature's different forms, b) one strata( Kshathriyas) of warriors guarding the country and ruling the country, and c) one group (Vaishyas) mainly doing supplies of various materials to everyone, and d) the fourth one (shudra) offering other services to the above three. It was also known in the earlier times, that if a Shudra got good education, or attained trading activity, he could upgrde himself to the Vaisha or Brahmin class of activity. However, regretably over centuries, certain things got stuck in the psyche of people.
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