Which of the following statements is/are correct about the right occupation of the Varna categories in Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras? 1. Varna status was determined by birth. 2. Caste hierarchy is according to the occupation.
The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras also contained rules about the ideal “occupations” of the four categories or varnas . Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect. Caste hierarchy is according to the occupation. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. Brahmanas were supposed to study and teach the Vedas , perform sacrifices and get sacrifices performed, and give and receive gifts. Kshatriyas were to engage in warfare, protect people, and administer justice, study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed, and make gifts . The last three “occupations” were also assigned to the Vaishyas , who were in addition expected to engage in agriculture, pastoralism, and trade. Shudras were assigned only one occupation of serving the three “higher” varnas. There were rules related to marriage worship occupation inter-diningThe Brahmanas evolved two or three strategies for enforcing these norms. To assert that the varna order was of divine origin . They advised kings to ensure that these norms were followed within their kingdoms. They attempted to persuade people that their status was determined by birth. Prescriptions were often reinforced by stories told in the Mahabharata and other texts .