The Shudra were the lowest caste in the caste system and were traditionally common laborers. They could serve as slaves to higher castes or they could take on jobs in unskilled trades. The Shudra were typically segregated from the other castes and had to use different temples and public facilities. The Shudra was the largest caste in that a majority of the population was not wealthy enough to own land. The other castes show hatred toward the Shudra for being so low on the social pyramid.
Since the Shudra were well aware of the unnecessary prejudice they received, they often sought for a religion that promoted equal rights and opportunity for all, unlike the caste system in place that prevented anyone from moving between castes. Since the caste system was hereditary, a person born into a family of Shudra had to stay a Shudra. With the help of the Vaishya, the Shudra were able to find new religions that promoted equal rights and they were quickly adopted by those who wanted equal opportunity in their lifetime.
Shudra were not allowed to read the Vedas because the higher castes believed that they should not be educated. Most Shudra served as servants to Brahmin, as they that is what the Laws of Manu stated. They could choose not to be a servant, but since they were Shudra, they had no other choice. Being a Shudra was one of the worst fates a person could face, but being an Untouchable was even worse.
Since the Shudra were well aware of the unnecessary prejudice they received, they often sought for a religion that promoted equal rights and opportunity for all, unlike the caste system in place that prevented anyone from moving between castes. Since the caste system was hereditary, a person born into a family of Shudra had to stay a Shudra. With the help of the Vaishya, the Shudra were able to find new religions that promoted equal rights and they were quickly adopted by those who wanted equal opportunity in their lifetime.
Shudra were not allowed to read the Vedas because the higher castes believed that they should not be educated. Most Shudra served as servants to Brahmin, as they that is what the Laws of Manu stated. They could choose not to be a servant, but since they were Shudra, they had no other choice. Being a Shudra was one of the worst fates a person could face, but being an Untouchable was even worse.