The ideals of the first group are derived from the oldest texts, the Vedas, and are represented today in temple Hinduism. ... The worldly aspect of Hinduism originally consisted of three Vedas, classes of society, stages of life, and goals of man with the goals and purpose of women being rarely discussed. The first three classes were those of priests, warriors and general populace. ... Though their philosophies play a major role in the religion, many of their old beliefs derive from the multiple deities that are part of the Hindu religion. ... The Buddha also appears on the temple walls, ...

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There are also six main deities all deriving from the one and only Brahman or the Supreme God. ... The pattern of social classes in Hinduism is called the "caste system." Orthodox Hindu society in India was divided into four major hereditary classes: (1) the Brahmin (priestly and learned class); (2) the Kshatriya (military, professional, ruling, and governing occupations); (3) the Vaishya (landowners, merchants, and business occupations); and (4) the Sudra (artisans, laborers, and peasants). ... Observance of class and caste distinctions varies throughout India. ...

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Hell for Christians has been derived from the New Testament portions of biblical text. ... As part of the Hindu experience there is a division that separates castes and social classes. ... The most dominant belief in Hindu is that one's social status/caste CasteLatin, castus, "pure," "segregated," or "cut off" one of five extremely rigid social classes based on a system utilized in India from ancient times through the present day. ... An idea of dharma directs responsibilities or the good actions for the social classes. ...

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