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| Which is true in respect of the Chandalas? |
Chandalas were those who were handling
corpses and dead animals They were placed
at the very bottom of the hierarchy of Varna system. Their touch and, in some cases, even seeing them was regarded as polluting by those who claimed to be at the top of the social order. All of these |
| All of these |
| In sharp contrast to the purity aspect, some activities were regarded as particularly “polluting”. These included handling corpses and dead animals. Those who performed such tasks, designated as chandalas, were placed at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Their touch and, in some cases, even seeing them was regarded as “polluting” by those who claimed to be at the top of the social order. |
