Anthropology short notes · Paper 2

The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system

3.1 The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system—Varnashrama, Purushartha, Karma, Rina and Rebirth.

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The structure and nature of traditional Indian social system

The Structure And Nature Of Traditional Indian Social System

Definition

Population genetics & evolutionary studies.

Example / case study

  • Islamic banking → interest-free system based on moral–religious principles
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Varnashrama

Definition

Traditional social order – authentic & scientific account of trad social order.

Purushartha

Definition

Refers to acquisition of resources, wealth, livelihood for family and dignity.

Example / case study

  • Islamic banking → interest-free system based on moral–religious principles

Karma

Definition

Drives cycle of suffering until Moksha is attained.

Example / case study

  • over-consumption of resources → karma teaches restraint.

Rina

Definition

Traditional social order – authentic & scientific account of trad social order.

Rebirth

Definition

Refers to pursuit of bodily and emotional desires (love, art, entertainment, intimacy).

Example / case study

  • over-consumption of resources → karma teaches restraint.