[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [The Purana Index](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951) › v1.c5.s8.305 # The Purana Index v1.c5.s8.305 The Purāṇa Index v1.c5.s8.305 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c5.s8.305](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.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 - [Previous: v1.c5.s8.304](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s8.304) - [Next: v1.c5.s8.306](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s8.306) - [Up: v1.c5.s8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s8.305](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v1.c5.s8.305) · Pramāṇa