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Describe the Hindu Caste System.

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1. Describe the Hindu Caste System.

Buddhism started in 6th century BCE. Prince Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism after he snuck out of the palace a few times and encountered an old man, a sick man, and a corpse. After he left the palace and renounced crown, he went to visit a holy man to find out how life could come to a terrible end.
Ashoka converted to Buddhism after his army devasted the kingdom of Kalina. The eventual fate of Buddhism in India after Ashoka's empire didn't outlast him by much, which led to Buddhism declining in India after Ashoka's empire didn't outlast him by much, which led to Buddhism declining in India, almost to the point of extinction.
The Hindu Caste System is divided into four sections;Brahmins,Kshtriyas,Vaisyas, and the Sudras. Brahmin represents Purushas mouth that speaks to the gods,the top. Kshatriyas represent Purusha's arms that became warriors. Vaisyas represents Purusha's thighs, merchants and artisans who provide moeny for priests and warriors. Shudras are the bottom and represent Prusha's feet, farmers are the foundation of the social order.
Buddhism was attractive to people in India because there is no caste system. Anyone who follows the Eightfold Path and renounces desire can be freed from suffering and achieve nirvana.

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