The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1150 page)
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J
ti
.
ti.
The Hindu term for
caste
. Its origin has been connected to the
varna
classification, but whereas that was originally concerned with classification by occupation, j
ti determines social status according to birth and lineage. Nevertheless, the two overlap, although the castes have now proliferated and no longer correspond to the original divisions. The protest of some modern Hindus against j
ti has diminished its importance in urban areas, though everywhere it remains important in marriage. In the same way, although Gur
N
nak
set himself against caste, it has persisted among Sikhs, particularly in relation to marriage.
caste
. Its origin has been connected to the
varna
classification, but whereas that was originally concerned with classification by occupation, j
ti determines social status according to birth and lineage. Nevertheless, the two overlap, although the castes have now proliferated and no longer correspond to the original divisions. The protest of some modern Hindus against jti has diminished its importance in urban areas, though everywhere it remains important in marriage. In the same way, although GurNnakset himself against caste, it has persisted among Sikhs, particularly in relation to marriage.
Jayadeva
(Indian poet)
:
(Indian poet)
:
TJazen
(false zen)
:
(false zen)
:
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