# The varṇāśrama system *Varṇāśrama-dharma is the Vedic social system dividing society into four occupational divisions (varṇas) and four spiritual stages (āśramas). Created by Krishna, this system organizes society according to individuals' qualities and work, ultimately aimed at spiritual advancement.* ## The Four Varnas Are Created by Krishna ![[bg/4/13]] ![[bg/18/41]] ## Qualities of the Brahmanas ![[bg/18/42]] ![[sb/7/11/21]] ## Qualities of Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras ![[bg/18/43]] ![[bg/18/44]] ## The Four Ashramas (Stages of Life) ![[sb/3/12/35]] ![[sb/7/11/13]] ![[sb/7/11/14]] ## Work According to One's Nature ![[bg/3/35]] ![[bg/18/47]] ## Meant for Spiritual Advancement ![[sb/1/2/13]] ![[cc/madhya/8/58]] ## Beyond Varnashrama — the Devotee ![[cc/madhya/22/26]] ![[sb/3/33/7]] ## From the Index - [[index/entries/varnasrama-dharma|Varṇāśrama-dharma]] — Social system - [[index/entries/brahmana|Brāhmaṇa]] — Priestly class - [[index/entries/ksatriya|Kṣatriya]] — Warrior class - [[index/entries/asrama|Āśrama]] — Stages of life