The Hindu Caste System Madelbaum (1970) according to a Hindu origin myth the four varnas originated from the body of primeval man the highest caste, the Brahmans (priests and scholars), came from his mouth the Kshatriyas (warriors) emanated from his arms the Vaishyas (merchants) came from his thighs and the Shudras (cultivators, laborers, and servants) sprang from his feet therefore, there is a re