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The punishment for theft differed from Varna to Varna. Who among the following was given the highest punishment?

The punishment for theft differed from Varna to Varna. Who among the following was given the highest punishment? Correct Answer <span style="">Brahmana</span>

Among all the Varnas, the Brahmanas were given the highest punishment.

Important Points

  • The Manusmṛiti also known as the Laws of Manu, is believed to be the first ancient legal text and constitution among the many Dharmashastras of  Hinduism.
  • It also mentions the punishment for theft and other crimes that differed from Varna to Varna. 
  • Manu offers greater respect and status to Brahmanas – the educated ones.
  • Brahmanas were considered as Dwijas or twice-born or those who completed their education and were provided heightened status in society.
  • But when it comes to crimes, they also have to face more severe punishments.
  • If one conducts a theft willingly and in a full sense knowing the implications, he should be penalized 8 times that of an ordinary thief if he is a Shudra.
  • The penalty should be 16 times if he is a Vaishya, 32 times if he is a Kshatriya, and 64 times if he is a Brahmin.

  • The punishment can be even 100 times or 128 times if he is a Brahmin.

Based on the above points, we can conclude that the Brahmanas were given the highest punishment.

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