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INDIVIDUAL AND THE SOCIETY IN HINDUISM |
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the scriptures allowed double or even treble promotion to qualified
aspirants. They could embrace Sannyasa from any stage. Just
as the individual's life has been divided into four stages to
facilitate spiritual evolution, the society also has been divided
into four groups (Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras) to
facilitate smooth working.
The Brahmanas were the custodians of
spiritual knowledge. Simple living and high thinking as also
acquisition and propagation of spiritual knowledge these were their
primary duties. The Kshatriyas protected the society with the
strength of their arms and were responsible for the maintenance of
law and order as also justice. |
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