Hinduism

[Fact 1]: For example, the sage was a king of the caste, and only later became recognized as a great Brahmin sage, indicating that his caste was not determined by birth.

[Fact 2]: For a discussion on the topic, see: "Establishing the boundaries" in Gavin Flood , Sophia Perennis, ISBN 0-900588-74-8, part III, chapter 5 "The Law of Manu", p.

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[Fact 4]: 2.29 and translation of as "vow of self-restraint", see: , p.

[Fact 5]: Rama Rao Pappu, "Hindu Ethics", in Hindu society has traditionally been categorized into four classes, called Varnas states that the four divisions are created by God, and the categorizes the different castes.Manu Smriti Laws of Manu 1.87-1.91 However, at the same time, the Gītā says that one's is to be understood from one's personal qualities and one's work, not one's birth.This view is supported by records of sages who became Brahmins.

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[Fact 7]: The moral obligations of a Hindu householder include supporting one's parents, children, guests and holy figures.

[Fact 8]: This may involve giving over duties to one's children, spending more time in religious practices and embarking on holy pilgrimages.

[Fact 9]: Vegetarianism is propagated by the Yajur Veda and it is recommended for a satvic vary between 20% and 42%.Surveys studying food habits of Indians include: "Diary and poultry sector growth in India", "Indian consumer patterns" and "Agri reform in India".

[Fact 10]: Ambedkar, criticized caste discrimination.Elenanor Zelliot, "Caste in Contemporary India", in The religious teacher Sri Ramakrishna in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.For text of Y.S.

[Fact 11]: , the retirement stage, is gradual detachment from the material world.

[Fact 12]: 146.