Chapter 18 verse 41
“The duties of the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras—are distributed according to their qualities, in accordance with their guṇas (and not by birth).”
Composition
of the three gunas or modes of nature of the person determine their
inclinations towards particular activities in society. Our ancestors and
ancient sages distributed the work of society based on these inclinations. The
intent was to reach God through various means- means which suited one’s own
inclinations. These inclinations are not clan related. A Brahmin could have a child
who wants to rule the country, become a trader or a farmer or an office worker.
A Brahmin in our scriptures were not a title earned by birth but by conduct.
Bhagawan in the Bhagavat Gita always enumerated that all these divisions had an
equal right and chance to reach God and obtain Divine Grace by their actions
and dedication. What are the duties of the various actors?
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