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    Dvija refers to the twice-born castes of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas in Hindu society. The term means that one has both a physical birth and a spiritual rebirth through sacred initiation ceremonies like upanayanam. These rites mark one's acceptance into their caste duties, like a Brahmin learning about Brahman. Only Dvijas could perform sacred rituals traditionally. Those born to Dvija parents but not initiated were called Dvija Bandhus and excluded from most rites. The Hindu texts also outline four stages of life for Dvijas to follow as students, householders, retirees, and ascetics.

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    Dvija refers to the twice-born castes of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas in Hindu society. The term means that one has both a physical birth and a spiritual rebirth through sacred initiation ceremonies like upanayanam. These rites mark one's acceptance into their caste duties, like a Brahmin learning about Brahman. Only Dvijas could perform sacred rituals traditionally. Those born to Dvija parents but not initiated were called Dvija Bandhus and excluded from most rites. The Hindu texts also outline four stages of life for Dvijas to follow as students, householders, retirees, and ascetics.

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    Dvija refers to the twice-born castes of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas in Hindu society. The term means that one has both a physical birth and a spiritual rebirth through sacred initiation ceremonies like upanayanam. These rites mark one's acceptance into their caste duties, like a Brahmin learning about Brahman. Only Dvijas could perform sacred rituals traditionally. Those born to Dvija parents but not initiated were called Dvija Bandhus and excluded from most rites. The Hindu texts also outline four stages of life for Dvijas to follow as students, householders, retirees, and ascetics.

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    Dvija
    Dvija (Sanskrit for "twice-born") is a male member of the first three varnas in Brahmanical Hindu society: the
    Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas are included in the Dvija category. The ancient Asvalayana sutra indicates that a
    non-dvija child may also be inducted into the Dvija category, if he wishes to pursue the duties associated with these
    varnas.
    The meaning of the two births
    Nepali children performing the sacred thread
    ceremony, which marks one's initiation into the
    Dvija fold.
    "Dvija" means "twice-born": the first birth is physical, while the
    second birth is a 'spiritual' one. The second 'birth' occurs when one
    uptakes fulfilling a role in society, at the time of Upanayanam
    initiation ceremony. For example, a Brahmin is initiated into the
    ultimate pursuit of life Brahmopadesam (Preaching/Advising in the
    matter of the nature of Brahman, the ultimate reality). Traditionally, a
    Kshtraiya would start learning the use of arms, while a Vaishya would
    start a trade apprenticeship.
    Implications
    Only the Dvijas were allowed to perform certain sacred rites and rituals
    in the traditional Brahmanical society. Dvija Bandhu is the term for a person born to Dvija parents but not formally
    initiated into the Dvija fold (i.e. someone for whom no sacred thread ceremony was performed). Like the women and
    the lower castes (the Shudras), the Dvija Bandhus were not eligible for any rites except the marriage rites.
    In the traditional Hindu society, a Dvija person was expected to follow the duties as outlined in the Hindu texts,
    depending on which stage of life (ashrama) the person is in. This concept says that a Dvija person is to undergo four
    stages of life: first, as a student Brahmacharya; then, as a householder Grihastha; then, he shall live in retirement
    Vanaprastha; and finally, as an ascetic Sanyasi. The Manusmriti goes into some detail, regarding what is expected of
    an individual during each stage.
    The Brahmanical centres of learning were open to all the Dvija castes, although they attracted mainly the Brahmin
    students.
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    Dvija Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=602377275 Contributors: Aeusoes1, Andycjp, Ashmoo, Ausjay99, Babub, Colonies Chris, Discospinster, Drjagan, Dsvyas, Kasbee,
    LFaraone, Linguisticgeek, Madhava 1947, MatthewVanitas, Mrmuk, Nagarajpaturi, Nijgoykar, Omnipaedista, PhnomPencil, Raj the one, Rich Farmbrough, Rosarino, Titodutta, Utcursch,
    Wraithful, 15 anonymous edits
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