Meaning for:
Caste System
Untouchable
Sanskrit
Buddhism
Punjab
Dowry
Sikhism
Varanasi
1. Caste System: A social hierarchy system prevalent in India, characterized by rigid and hereditary social classes known as castes, with limited social mobility and determined by birth.
2. Untouchable: A term historically used in India to refer to the lowest caste in the traditional Hindu caste system, considered impure and relegated to performing menial or degrading tasks.
3. Sanskrit: An ancient Indo-European language of India, used in the writing of sacred Hindu texts and classical literature.
4. Buddhism: A major world religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, emphasizing the practice of meditation, ethical behavior, and non-attachment to worldly desires.
5. Punjab: A region in South Asia, divided between India and Pakistan, known for its rich cultural heritage, agriculture, and Sikh population.
6. Dowry: The transfer of money, goods, or property from the bride's family to the groom and his family in some cultures, particularly in India and other parts of South Asia, as part of marriage arrangements.
7. Sikhism: A monotheistic religion founded in the 15th century in the Punjab region of India by Guru Nanak, emphasizing the belief in one God, equality of all people, and selfless service.
8. Varanasi: A city in India, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, situated on the banks of the Ganges River, known for its religious significance in Hinduism and as a major pilgrimage site.