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In the Purusha Sukta, which varna comes from the feet of Purusha?
AShudra
BRajanya
CBrahman
DVaishya
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Shudra
The hymn pairs Brahman with mouth, Rajanya with arms, Vaishya with thighs and Shudra with feet.
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