What is the occupation of Shudra?

The traditional occupation of Shudra as described by Ghurye is agriculture, trade and crafts.

Which caste comes under shudras?

The majority of Indians are shudra because the grouping includes all our great peasant castes (Yadav, Jat, Patel, Patil, Gowda, Reddy, Kurmi and the lot). And it is the shudra who comprises entirely the Mandal category of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

What does Vedas say about caste?

The Rig Veda (10:90) says that the gods created it by sacrificing the primal Purusha. His mouth became the Brahmin, his arms, Kshatriyas, his thighs, Vaishyas, and his feet became Shudras. And outside the pale of the varna system were the Untouchables, or Dalits.

Are ezhavas shudras?

Ezhavas/Thiyyas are grouped as Avarnas, they’re not counted as Shudras. Malayala Shudra proper were Nairs. Some ruling Nair clans were elevated to Kshatriya ranks eventually.

Why were shudras not allowed in Vedas?

Through several centuries, the Vedas were transmitted by memorization orally and were written down for the first time around 1200 BCE. Women and Shudras were not allowed to read Vedas because they were perceived as unequal and came lowest in the caste and social hierarchy. So, the correct answer is Option C.

Where are the Shudras?

Shudras comprise approximately half the population of India, the second most populous country on earth.

Are the Vedas anti-Shudras?

A commonly held perception regarding Vedas is their prejudice against Shudras. Vedas are accused of being Brahminical texts designed to subdue the Shudras. They are considered to be the source of caste-based discrimination that is touted as the primary characteristic of Hinduism/ Sanatan Dharma or Vedic Dharma.

Is Shudra a caste in the Vedas?

It is also interesting that in all of these mantras, the word Shudra comes before Vaishya. So one cannot counter-argue that Shudras are given last mention or least preference. These are sufficient evidence to conclude that Shudra, as per Vedas, imply something quite different from a caste or community that has to be discriminated against.

Do Shudras deserve the same respect as other varnas?

– considers all Varnas – Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra to be equal and respects them equally. Thus it is clear that as per Vedas, Shudras deserve the same respect as other Varnas and as per Vedic prayer, Shudras are accorded great esteem. It is also interesting that in all of these mantras, the word Shudra comes before Vaishya.

Why are the Vedas considered to be Brahmins?

Vedas are accused of being Brahminical texts designed to subdue the Shudras. They are considered to be the source of caste-based discrimination that is touted as the primary characteristic of Hinduism/ Sanatan Dharma or Vedic Dharma. The entire pro-Dalit movement also has its foundation on this baseless notion.