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## DNAWARA
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The Lord, holding weapons in both his arms, created the Kshatriyas, instructing them in the art of warfare. This is fitting, for those who protect the weak from the attacks of strong enemies, wielding weapons in their hands, are called Kshatriyas.
Then, the Lord, showing the way of travel with his thighs, created the Vaishyas, instructing them in the art of travel. This is fitting, for traveling to different lands, by water or land, and engaging in trade is their primary livelihood.
The wise Lord, using his feet, created the Shudras, who are always engaged in lowly activities. Serving the Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas is their diverse livelihood.
Thus, the Lord, Rishabhadeva, created the three classes. After him, his eldest son, Maharaja Bharata, created the Brahmanas by teaching them the scriptures through his mouth. Studying, teaching, receiving gifts, and performing rituals and sacrifices are their duties.
[Note: Those who believe that the Brahmanas were born from Brahma's mouth, the Kshatriyas from his arms, the Vaishyas from his thighs, and the Shudras from his feet, are mistaken. This is a false belief.]
The system of classes cannot be maintained without a system of marriage. Therefore, Lord Rishabhadeva established the following marriage system: A Shudra can only marry a Shudra woman, not a Brahmana, Kshatriya, or Vaishya woman. A Vaishya can marry a Vaishya woman or a Shudra woman. A Kshatriya can marry a Kshatriya woman, a Vaishya woman, or a Shudra woman. A Brahmana can only marry a Brahmana woman. However, in some countries, a Kshatriya can also marry a Vaishya or Shudra woman.
At that time, the Lord also established the rule that anyone who abandons their own class's livelihood and takes up the livelihood of another class will be punished by the king. This is because such an act would lead to a mixing of classes, making it impossible to distinguish between them.
Before establishing the system of marriage, Lord Adinath established the six activities: agriculture, trade, service, crafts, and warfare. Therefore, these six activities are the basis of life.