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sri:
Please accept adiyEn's humble pranams

Lord, Sri Krishna Took birth in Yadava Kulam, Yadava Family
and hence attributed a Vaishya Varna.
(Srimad Bhagawadham talks in detail about Lord birth)

PS: the Avatharas where lord took birth are, Rama and Krishna
Avathara (Kshatriya (Lord Rama) & Vaishya (Lord Krishna)

Vamana Avathara Lord is a Brahmana (But No Birth as a human form)

Popular MIS-conceptions say that the Vedic religion encourages 
discriminations of human beings based on one's birth. 

The truth is the truth, there are differrences, in duties to be 
performed, in activities etc. But NO-DISCRIMINATION.

In fact our Acharyas and MahaPurushas are so revered that even 
talking about their varna is not proper. 
In fact that is the attitude towards all Sri Vaishnavas, once a 
devotee has undergone Samashreyanam (Initiation to become a Sri 
Vishnava). One we undergo intitiation we identify ourselves as 
rAmAnujA dAsan (and that is the same regardless of any caste, age,
or gender). Hence all that matters is that we are Ramanuja Dasan.

Contrary to recent attempts in certain parts of India, 
To DO away with caste by putting down the Vedas, the AchAryas of 
Ramanuja's tradition were able to put caste in a proper perspective 
without challenging the authenticity of the Vedas, or the validity of 
what the scriptures had to say on the subject of caste. By showing 
people the true role that caste played in Vedic life, they were able 
to bring all of their followers on par with one another, irrespective 
of race, caste, creed or gender, under the umbrella of God's 
Unconditional Love and Grace.

In the eyes of the Lord all are same, and everyone has been give this 
blessed birth. This is an oppurtunity to fall in love with God, and 
realize our true purpose of life, irrespective of 
race, caste, or gender.

> Sri:
> Srimathe Ramanujaya Nama:
> 
> Dear BhAgavatas,
> 
> I have a question on Sri Krishna being declared a 
> Vaishya.
> 
> Sri Krishna was born to Kshatriyas (son of Sri Vasudeva
> and Sri Devaki) but grew up as a Vaishya amidst the 
> Nandagopa household. Though, He would later on rule 
> Dvaraka as a king. So, does He not become a kshatriya 
> again?
> 
> Our purvacharyas have declared that to Srivaishnavas
> only the Sri Krishna up to the killing of Kamsa is
> important. Perhaps that is why our Azhvars don't even
> talk much about the Bhagavad Gita. Is this the reason
> why we would say Sri Krishna is a vaishya? Can someone 
> please clarify? Thanks.
> 
> adiyEn
> TCA Venkatesan
> http://www.acharya.org




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