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Indian Philosophy of Race: The Concept of Race in Ancient Indian Texts
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What is the primary basis for categorizing individuals into different groups in ancient Indian texts?
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Occupational roles
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In ancient India, the primary basis for categorizing individuals into different groups was their occupational roles. This system, known as the Varna system, divided society into four main classes: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and traders), and Shudras (laborers and servants).