Main Characters: Chandragupta
The ancient varna system of Brahmana, Ksatyriya, Vaishya and Sudra….its misinterpretation, consequent wrong application which lead to the downfall of the Indian society in recent times is discussed. That the varna system is not based on birth but rather on guna and karma – the inherent propensity of a person and the work-tendency of an individual – is brought out in this episode.

