Difference between revisions of "Shudra"
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| − | Shudra or Sudra is the fourth and lowest [[caste]] or [[varna]] in the traditional four sectioned division of Indian society. Their assigned and expected role in [[Vedic]] India was that of artisans and laborers. The four [[Varnas]] being [[Brahmin]], [[Kshatriya]], [[Vaisya]], and Shudra. | + | Shudra or Sudra is the fourth and lowest [[caste]] or [[varna]] in the traditional four sectioned division of Indian society. Their assigned and expected role in [[Vedic]] India was that of artisans and laborers, servants to higher caste members. The four [[Varnas]] being [[Brahmin]], [[Kshatriya]], [[Vaisya]], and Shudra. |
In the BKWSU, the term is used for all [[non-BK]]s in a manner that could be interpreted as contemptous or disparaging. BKs see themselves and are told that they are the true and pure Brahmins, the " top knot " or top [[caste]] of all human [[soul]]s. All non-BKs, seen to be living in the [[Iron Age]] and [[body consciousness]], are called Shudras or impure [[Untouchables]]. | In the BKWSU, the term is used for all [[non-BK]]s in a manner that could be interpreted as contemptous or disparaging. BKs see themselves and are told that they are the true and pure Brahmins, the " top knot " or top [[caste]] of all human [[soul]]s. All non-BKs, seen to be living in the [[Iron Age]] and [[body consciousness]], are called Shudras or impure [[Untouchables]]. | ||
This includes all traditional [[Hindu]] or non-BK [[Brahmin]] castes. The majority of Indian BKs are not from traditional Brahmin castes. | This includes all traditional [[Hindu]] or non-BK [[Brahmin]] castes. The majority of Indian BKs are not from traditional Brahmin castes. | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 1 June 2006
Shudra or Sudra is the fourth and lowest caste or varna in the traditional four sectioned division of Indian society. Their assigned and expected role in Vedic India was that of artisans and laborers, servants to higher caste members. The four Varnas being Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, and Shudra.
In the BKWSU, the term is used for all non-BKs in a manner that could be interpreted as contemptous or disparaging. BKs see themselves and are told that they are the true and pure Brahmins, the " top knot " or top caste of all human souls. All non-BKs, seen to be living in the Iron Age and body consciousness, are called Shudras or impure Untouchables.
This includes all traditional Hindu or non-BK Brahmin castes. The majority of Indian BKs are not from traditional Brahmin castes.