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What is the Sanskrit word for Caste
Varna
Which varna is associated with leadership and protection?
Kshatriya
What does karma refer to in the varna system?
Karma refers to one’s actions or duties performed in life.
According to the chapter, are all types of work considered respectable?
Yes, all work is considered dignified.
How many Varnas are there?
4
Which guna embodies selflessness
Satvik
Which guna mainly influences a Kshatriya?
Rajas guna.
What led to the degeneration of the caste system?
Misinterpretation and birth-based rigidity.
What are the two things that Varna is based of
Karma and Guna
Which guna embodies action
Rajasik
Which guna is prominent in a Vaishya?
Rajas guna.
What is sattva guna?
Sattva guna is the quality of purity, knowledge, and harmony.
Name the four varnas mentioned in the scriptures.
Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.
Which guna embodies selfishness and laziness
Tamasik
Which guna is associated with a Shudra?
Tamas guna.
What is rajas guna?
Rajas guna is the quality of activity, passion, and restlessness.
Which quality (guna) dominates a Brahmana?
Sattva guna dominates a Brahmana.
What does guna mean?
Guna means the inherent qualities or tendencies of a person.
Does Hindu culture support caste discrimination?
No, it does not support caste discrimination.
How can tamas guna be reduced?
Tamas guna can be reduced through discipline, right action, and knowledge.