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Who were categorised as untouchables? Describe the duties prescribed for them in Manusmriti and Shastras. |
Answer» Solution :SHASTRAS define four-varna system i.e., Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. There was a fifth category who were considercd lowly and outside the Varna system. These were treated as untouchables by all other four varnas. The duties are as follows: (i) Manusmriti was written berween 200 BCE to 200 CE. It was the oldest among Smritis. It has laid certain duties for each section of society which was supposed to be followed by them. 1hese rules were very harsh on chandals. (II) These were supposed to live outside the town. Normally their entry was restricted to the town. (iii) They were regular as untouchables. Their appearnce in public lift was considered inauspicious. (iv) They were FORCED to live a LIFE of seclusion. They had to live outside the village and used discarded utensils. They had to wear clothes of the dead and ornaments of iron. |
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