The Purana Index v1.c5.s8.305
The Purāṇa Index v1.c5.s8.305
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v1.c5.s8.305
Cāturvarṇa—the four castes; Viṣṇu, their creator and protector;¹ originated by the four sons of Suvratā, daughter of Dakṣa;² people observe svadharma in Kṛta, attain change in Treta, become weak in Dvāpara and lose all character in the Kali age;³ fresh impetus by Śaunaka and by Bhārgabhūmi.⁴