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The Bhagavad Gita (4.13) says the four varnas were divided by guna and karma. How does the classical commentator Shankara read this verse?

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1. The Bhagavad Gita (4.13) says the four varnas were divided by guna and karma. How does the classical commentator Shankara read this verse?

As proof that varna has no connection to birth at all

As describing guna as a person’s nature at birth, still anchoring varna to birth

As referring only to a person’s chosen profession

As applying only to Kshatriyas

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