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| '''Dwija''', literally meaning ''one who is born twice'' in ], is the name given to the ], ] and ] ]s among the ] in ]. One born in these castes is assumed to be born another time at the time of ], when he is initiated into the ultimate pursuit of life ] (]/Advising in the matter of the nature of ] - the ]). | |||
| '''Dwija''', is the second stage in the ] (also known as ]) goes through. A '''Dwija''' is governed by his ] ( to be taken in this context as disciplined actions). His conduct is a cultured conduct. His life is governed by Dharma-Adharma (right and wrong), Karya-Akaryam (good and bad deeds) and Vidhi-Nisheda (Prescribed and Proscribed actions) as determined by ]. A '''Dwija''' does what he ought to do rather than what he wants to do. He does not avoid what he dislikes rather he avoids what ought to be avoided. | |||
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