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Essay heading: sacred elements characterize Hindu religious traditions
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The rituals that are performed in the Temples in India are in fact, the reflection of the Tantra (sacared text that teaches followers the traditions on how to honor the feminie divine). Rituals are performed by Brahmins, the priest class of the caste system, who use mantras or specific sound syllables that are believed to have specific powers...
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Hence the Hindu society has the Brahmins, the highest class who performs rituals and is supposed to be the most educated in terms of religion. Then comes, the warrior and ruling class (Kshatriyas). Following Kshatriyas comes the business class (Vaishyas). Last comes those people who serve the upper class (Shudras)...
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