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Revision as of 19:22, 23 June 2006 by Kumarsubra (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Dwija, literally meaning one who is born twice in Sanskrit, is the name given to the Kshatriya, Brahmin and Vaishya castes among the Hindus in India. One born in these castes is assumed to be born another time at the time of Upanayanam, when he is initiated into the ultimate pursuit of life Brahmopadesam (Preaching/Advising in the matter of the nature of Brahman - the ultimate reality). Dwija, is the second stage in the stages of a Vedic follower (also known as Brahmin) goes through. A Dwija is governed by his Karma ( 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 Sastra Pramana. 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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