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What is Janoi?
Janoi is the Gujarati word for the Sacred Thread. In Hinduism, Sacred Thread (Yajñopavītam in Sanskrit) or Janoi is worn during the sacred thread ceremony (Upanayanam in Sanskrit or Yagnopavit in Gujarati). It is considered a socially and spiritually significant rite (or Samskara). And is usually performed to boys during adolescence.
Why does the Hindu preasts wear the thread?
Is called Janoi. The purpose to remind him about his Good conduct during any action.
What does birth determine in the Hindu Caste system?
Birth definitely determines who you are and your caste. However sometimes your actions and behaviour can also sometimes determine your caste. For example valmiki was a common thief but after repenting and rigirous meditation he became a great rishi and lived his life as a brahmin would. Also Karna from Mahabharat was thought to be sudputra (son of fisherman) however due to the fact he excelled in archery he was considered a great warrior (ksthriya). Also, it is worth to point out that a brahmin (from birth) is not brahmin if he does not the way of life and principles of a brahmin i.e if he does not wear a janoi (holy string). A kshtriya (from birth) is not a kshtriya if he does not stand up for his religion and beliefs and fight for it.
