sacred elements characterize Hindu religious traditions

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Then comes, the warrior and ruling class (Kshatriyas). Following Kshatriyas comes the business class (Vaishyas). Last comes those people who serve the upper class (Shudras). People who do not come in these four classes were previously classified as the untouchables...
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The untouchables had to do unskilled jobs in the society and were looked down upon. In Hindu society, women are given important position in the family even though her importance in public affairs was greatly reduced during the later years of Hindu history...
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