Question

How did the Hindu belief in reincarnation contribute to people's acceptance of the jati system?

Answer 1

The Hindu idea of reincarnation kept the caste system alive. Hindus believe when a person dies, he or she is reincarnated as another being, hopefully in a higher caste. The only way to move to a higher caste in the next life is to strictly obey the rules of one's current caste.