Question

What is Kulinism in Hinduism?

Answer 1

Hint: Hinduism is a religion and a way of life in India. It is the world's third-largest religion, with Hindus accounting for 15–16 percent of the global population. While Hinduism has been dubbed the world's oldest religion, many adherents refer to their religion as Sanatana Dharma, which refers to the concept that its beginnings are beyond human history.

Complete answer:
Raja Vallala Sena of Bengal (reigned 1158–69) is credited with introducing Kulinism, or Hindu caste and marital restrictions. The name comes from the Sanskrit word kulina, which means "of a good family." The top three castes were allowed to engage in hypergamy (marrying a bride from a lower caste).

Kulinism (higher social standing) refers to a kulina female marrying a man from the same social class as well as marrying a man from a higher social class. It basically states that a kulina woman's standing cannot be diminished by marrying into a lower-ranking clan. According to Ballala Sena's bylaws, a person's Kulin status is valid for 36 years. Brahmans, the highest caste in Hinduism, were separated into 36 mels, or groupings, which were not allowed to marry.

Note: According to specifically kept lists, each Brahman member of a mel had to be of the same generation in descent from a common ancestor. This eventually resulted in a scarcity of authorised husbands among the upper crust, leading to polygamy, with a husband having as many as 50 wives, the majority of whom he never saw or maintained. Reformers challenged the practice in the 19th century, and it has since faded away.