<Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> Varṇa (वर्णः) is a Sanskrit word which means type, order, colour or class . The term refers to social classes in Brahminical books like the Manusmriti . These and other Hindu literature classified the society in principle into four varnas: </P> <Ul> <Li> Brahmins: priests, scholars and teachers . </Li> <Li> Kshatriyas: rulers, warriors and administrators . </Li> <Li> Vaishyas: agriculturalists and merchants . </Li> <Li> Shudras: laborers and service providers . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Brahmins: priests, scholars and teachers . </Li>

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