There are many references to the caste system, or Varnas, in the Bhagavad Gita. It explains the way men and women of ancient India should act and behave according to Hinduism. Throughout the book there are many examples of what Hindus are expected to do. These tips range from everything from the jobs some people do to the way they may dress. The Varna is one of the earliest known mentions of a caste system, where the human body is used to represent the structure of Indian society. This caste system not only emphasizes social hierarchy but also interdependence within each separate caste. The four castes in this system are Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudra. The Brahman, or priestly caste, is represented by the head; the Kshatriyas, the warrior caste, are the weapons; the Vaishyas, the traders and landowners, are the legs; and the Sudra caste, the servants of the other castes, are the feet. Along with these different castes come different responsibilities. The Brahmin gives the highest class, but also has to live under very strict laws and orders. Brahmins are not allowed to gather their own food or use violence as a means of self-defense. This is just one example of how the Varnas are interdependent, without the other castes the Brahmins could not survive. Apart from Brahman, Kshatriyas also live by different standards. This caste includes warriors and kings who are supposed to be brave and balanced. This caste is expected to defend society and keep everyone safe. While the Vaishyas are known to rear cattle, trade and be involved in agriculture. Finally, there is the Sudra caste. They were only given the task of serving the other castes by cleaning, working the skin, removing... half the paper... their duty. As long as each member is productive and always does their duty, society can remain balanced and chaos-free. In turn, showing citizens that members of society have control over how well society works and how stable it is. With this we see how the Bhagavad Gita places importance on social structure and assigns specific tasks to each caste. In conclusion it could be deduced that the caste system had a great impact on the lives of citizens in ancient India. It was the Indian way of life that they lived by. In fulfilling their duties, caste members not only helped keep society thriving through interdependence between castes, but could also achieve eternal peace at the time of death. It was these laws and codes that helped Hindus guide their lives along a path to reach the eternal soul and know their place in society..