The 'Purush Sukta' related to Varna System is originally found in-
Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014
A. Atharvaveda
B. Samaveda
C. Rig Veda
D. Manusmriti
E. None of these
Answer: Rig Veda
Option c is the correct answer
'Purusha Sukta' is a hymn from the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda. It describes the sacrifice of Purusha, the primaeval man. All the elements of the universe, including the four social categories, were supposed to have emanated from his body:
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The Purusa Sukta explains that all the parts of the Universe were created out of the parts of a single cosmic man.
All four parts of society:- Brahmana, Kshatriya, Shudra, and Vaishya originated from different parts of the body of Purusha (Cosmic Man).
Four-fold division of society as under Purusa Sukta
Brahmins: priests, scholars, and teachers - they came from the mouth of the Purusa.
Kshatriyas: rulers, warriors, and administrators they came from the hands of the Purusa.
Vaishyas: agriculturalists and merchants - they came from the tighs of the Purusa.
Shudras: laborers and service providers - they came from the foot of the Purusa