Re:How Indian artists transformed the Buddha’s absence into ...
by morbidious on Monday August 21, 2023 @07:37AM
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You seem to be missing a key point.
Brahmins are bound by rules, like, they cannot own any property. It's their duty to perform rituals for other varnas, and if they get some money by performing those rituals, they can only use it for basic needs like food.
Brahmins were ascetics who had to follow the most difficult of rules. That and in addition to the fact that they must be knowledgeable about Vedas and other scriptures is why a Brahmin's life is considered as the hardest out of all varnas.
With such rules in play, it would be impossible for Brahmins to acquire wealth or military power to subdue Buddhists.
Brahmins are bound by rules, like, they cannot own any property. It's their duty to perform rituals for other varnas, and if they get some money by performing those rituals, they can only use it for basic needs like food.
Brahmins were ascetics who had to follow the most difficult of rules. That and in addition to the fact that they must be knowledgeable about Vedas and other scriptures is why a Brahmin's life is considered as the hardest out of all varnas.
With such rules in play, it would be impossible for Brahmins to acquire wealth or military power to subdue Buddhists.