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Questions
Castes were ranked by their supposed level of “spiritual pollution.” What do you think this means?
Three Brahmin priests are shown here taking part in the sacred thread ceremony marking the time when boys of the top three classes begin their education. What view of Brahmin priesthood to you get from this drawing?
Some say the Hindu idea of reincarnation makes the caste system less difficult to bear for those at the bottom of it. Do you think they are right? Why or why not?
