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    The document discusses misunderstandings about the Shudra varna in ancient Indian society. It presents a six-step theory that Shudras were originally Kshatriyas, citing as evidence the Sodari tribe from northwest India and passages from ancient texts. However, the document also criticizes this six-step theory as not being logical and not supported by evidence such as Upanayana rituals and differences between Sudasa and Paijavana mentioned in ancient scripts. In conclusion, the document aims to address misunderstandings around the origins and social status of Shudras in Vedic religion.

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    The document discusses misunderstandings about the Shudra varna in ancient Indian society. It presents a six-step theory that Shudras were originally Kshatriyas, citing as evidence the Sodari tribe from northwest India and passages from ancient texts. However, the document also criticizes this six-step theory as not being logical and not supported by evidence such as Upanayana rituals and differences between Sudasa and Paijavana mentioned in ancient scripts. In conclusion, the document aims to address misunderstandings around the origins and social status of Shudras in Vedic religion.

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    Arunjeet Singh (18038) - Sociology Project

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    The document discusses misunderstandings about the Shudra varna in ancient Indian society. It presents a six-step theory that Shudras were originally Kshatriyas, citing as evidence the Sodari tribe from northwest India and passages from ancient texts. However, the document also criticizes this six-step theory as not being logical and not supported by evidence such as Upanayana rituals and differences between Sudasa and Paijavana mentioned in ancient scripts. In conclusion, the document aims to address misunderstandings around the origins and social status of Shudras in Vedic religion.

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    SOCIOLOGY

    UNDERSTANDING THE MISUNDERSTANDING


    ABOUT SHUDRAS

    Presented to-: Presented by-:


    Dr. Jasleen Kewlani Arunjeet Singh
    Roll no.- 18038
    Group no.- 3
    INTRODUCTION

    THREE VARNAS FORM DIFFERENCE 1000-800 BC


    VEDIC RELIGION

    SHUDRAS OCCUPIED MANU ADDRESSED ONLY


    HIGH POSITIONS VEDIC RELIGION
    SIX STEP THEORY BEHIND ORIGIN OF SHUDRA
    SHUDRAS WERE ACTUALLY KSHATRIYAS

    SODARI TRIBE FROM NORTH


    Damages for Non- Delivery (S.57)
    SHANTI PARVA/ PAIJVANA
    WEST INDIA
    SHANTI PARVA/ PAIJVANA

    BRAHMINS PERFORMED HINDU LAWGIVERS


    SACRIFICIAL RITUALS
    CRITICISM OF SIX STEP THEORY

    UPANAYANA- NOT A RITUAL SUDASA DIFFERENT FROM


    PAIJAVANA

    NO FIGHT BETWEEN TWO


    IT IS NOT LOGICAL
    CLASSES
    CONCLUSION
    A N K
    TH
    YO U !

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