It appears that there were four castes, then further divisions took place.
It became seven and then twelve.
There were overlapping of castes as well.
Over a period some castes merged and some emerged.
Tag: Varnasrama
Meaning Of Asrama Hinduism Four Stages of Life
This is the meaning of the term Asrama used in Hindu texts, including the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita.
This is the term used along with Varna as Varnasrama Dharma.
While Varna addresses Dispositions of individuals in general, Asrama denotes the stage at which the individual finds himself in Life.
What Is Varna of Varnasrama in Hinduism, Explanation.
These Dispositions are both Genetic and Acquired.
In the case of Acquired Disposition, it is called Vaasana , a general term meaning Olfactory Sensation.
In this context, it denotes the acquired tendencies/dispositions which are the results of Actions performed by the Individual.
Brahmin Bashing Justified?
Yet people vilify Brahmins of practicing Untouchability.
Despite my vigorous checking, I am yet to find a Brahmin being accused of practicing Untouchability and charged under the Law!
Other Communities have been named.
Then the stock answer, is that Brahmins consider as Theettu, and wash themselves or the place where they( SC /ST) sat.
This is a matter of.personal habit, though some smritis suggest this and they are not being followed by every one,
