The First Test:
Mental Compatibility (Varna)

This test has a maximum value of 1 point and shows the basic potential of a person and the person’s inherent skills and abilities. This also includes the personal egos of the partners and compatibility between their egos. A partnership in which the woman has higher intellectual and spiritual qualities will score low in this test.

For purposes of this test, personalities are divided into four classes to indicate potential and inherent abilities. They are as follows:

Brahmin or Priests – They are the intellectuals and philosophers. Their role in society is that of a Guru or a teacher. They were traditionally spiritual leaders and were not expected to perform physical labor. Society looked up to them and looked after them. They have a high development of spiritual and mental ability.

Kshatriya or Warriors – They form the leaders and the ruling class who are powerful people and master of strategy and battle. They were traditionally the Kings and protectors of society. They are considered very courageous and are decisive in their actions.

Vaishya or Merchants/Business people – They belong to the professional or business class of people who perform all the useful and economic functions of society. They are skilled in different crafts and professions, signifying tremendous abilities.

Shudra or Laborers/Service people — They belong to the normal hard-working class who had a tremendous sense of service to society. Majority of the work in society fell upon them; hence they also have an inherent sense of responsibility.