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## Introduction
People used to live off of spontaneously generated grains without having to sow them. It was in this time that Lord Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara, was born. During his time, the spontaneously generated grains disappeared. People became hungry and started wandering around in search of food. Some people went to Nabhiraj to tell him about their plight. They took all the people to Lord Rishabhdev. Remembering the system of Videhakshetra, Lord Rishabhdev explained the same system to the people there. He explained to them, "Look, until now this was a Bhogbhumi (land of enjoyment), where you received the means of enjoyment from Kalpvriksha (wish-fulfilling trees). But now, Karmabhumi (land of action) is beginning. This is the age of action. No living being can survive without performing actions. Asi (weapons), Masi (ink), Krishi (agriculture), Vidya (knowledge), Vanijya (commerce), and Shilp (crafts) are the six actions. By performing these actions, you can sustain yourselves. Until now, all kinds of grains and cereals were spontaneously generated, but from now on, they will not be generated without sowing. You will have to produce grains through agriculture. Milk from cows, buffaloes, and other animals will be beneficial for your sustenance. Until now, everyone's life was individual, but now, social life is essential. Only through social organization can you survive happily and peacefully in Karmabhumi. Those of you who are strong should take up arms and protect the weak. Some people should collect useful goods and provide them to people at the right time, i.e., engage in trade. Some people should earn their livelihood through writing and knowledge. Some people should create tools like plows, carts, etc., that fulfill people's needs. And some people should earn their livelihood through entertaining arts like dance and music.
The people liked the six actions explained by the Lord. They started earning their livelihood according to them. During the time of Bhogbhumi, people were all of similar abilities, so no one needed the help of anyone else. But now, people with different abilities started appearing. Some were weak, some were strong, some were hardworking, some were lazy, some were intelligent, and some were less intelligent. The need to protect the weak from the arrogant strong arose. The need to deliver goods produced through crafts to people was felt. The need for mutual cooperation for agriculture, crafts, and other activities became apparent. Then, Lord Rishabhdev, who was the real Brahma, took up arms in his arms and taught the people that it is the duty of strong men to protect weak humans from attackers. Many people accepted this task. Lord Rishabhdev named these people Kshatriyas. He taught people to walk on their thighs, explaining that the creation needs people who can transport finished goods from one place to another for convenience. Many people agreed to do this work. The Lord named these people Vaishyas. After that, he explained that this is the age of action and action cannot happen without cooperation. Therefore, there is a need for people who cooperate with each other. Many people adopted this service attitude. The Adi Brahma named them Shudras. In this way, at the beginning of the creation in the form of Karmabhumi, the Adi Brahma established the Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra varnas.
Later, the thought came to Bharat Chakravarti's mind, "I have collected a lot of resources through my conquests. Other people also collect wealth as much as they can according to their abilities. Where should it be donated? Who should be made its recipient?" Along with this, he also felt the need for people who, if they were intellectuals, would continuously provide intellectual material to the other three varnas. With this thought, he