Are Shudras not allowed to read Vedas?

Women and Shudras were not allowed to read Vedas because they were perceived as unequal and came lowest in the caste and social hierarchy.

Can a non Brahmin learn Vedas?

According to Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Swamigal, the 68th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, who is recognized as an authority on shastras of the Sanatana Dharma, the answer is a clear and resounding NO: those who are not Brahmanas by birth have no right to learn the vedas.

Who can learn Vedas?

The Vedas are called Srutis for the reason that they are always received through the faculty of “hearing” ( Sruyate iti srutih). Each family has one particular branch of Veda to be studied and kept alive from “loss”.

Can non Brahmins do Upanayanam?

Upanayanam is only for Brahmins. Since you as a woman are married to a non-Brahmin,your son will take only the caste of his father: he will be a non-Brahmin. Sorry to say this but it is written so. You can get it done at an Arya Samaj Mandir.

Is Upanayanam necessary to learn Vedas?

After the upanayanam , brahmin is given the great responsibility of learning Vedas, keeping it as a “nidhi” and practicing it for Lokakeshemam and Moksha. For Vedaadhyayanam from Guru upanayanam is needed. Upanayanam is only required for those who needs vedaadhyayanam. .

What is the caste in the Vedas?

Caste in the Vedas The Vedas are considered some of the oldest authorities on morality, religious praxis. They are the shrutis. Meaning they were not written by humans but revealed by the divine.

What is the significance of receiving the Upanayana mantra?

Receiving this mantra is the climax of the special rites of initiation into religious learning called the upanayana. In these rites, the boys are brought to the guru, the teacher, for instruction. They are rites of rebirth into the world of the Vedas.

How can I locate caste in Scripture?

To locate caste in scripture, I will focus on Vedas and the Smritis, which encompass some of the oldest, most well-known and influential works. The Vedas are considered some of the oldest authorities on morality, religious praxis. They are the shrutis.