what is the meaning of sanskritisation?

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Sankritisation is the process by which lower caste or tribes can upward the caste hierarchy by performing certain rituals and practices .

The Sanskritisation is often aimed to claim the Varna status of Brahmin or Kshatriyas , the two prestigious Varna of the Vedic age Varna system. One such example in North India is of Rajput. According to historical evidence, the present day Rajput community varies greatly in status, comprising those with royal lineage to those whose ancestors were petty tenants or tribals who gained land and political power to justify their claim of being Kshashtriya .

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Sanskritisation is a process of imitation in the Indian Society.

The social status of every individual is fixed by the caste hierarchy. There are many lower caster people who suffer economic, religious and social diasblities.

So to improve that the lower caste try to imitate the lifestyle & culture of the Upper caste people. This is called Sanskritisation. In some societies the lower caste people followed not only the customs of the Brahmins but also the customs of the locally dominant castes like Kshatriyas and Vaisyas to raise their status. .

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