Many of the higher people were taken out of the society and lived in temples. Some spent time meditating while the others were quite social.
The highest level, priests and scholars. (Brahims)
The next level down are the warriors. (Kshatriya)
The warriors were the rulers of the town and cities. Any decision that the warriors made could be changed by the Brahims.
The next level down were skilled farmers, merchants and craftsmen. (Vaishyas)
These people were allowed and had the privilege to have a village in government. They also can live in nice houses. They can still live in nice houses and be respected.
The lowest level were the the unskilled workers were the Sudras.
The only jobs the caste could possibly receive would be a non-skilled worker in a home, a job on a farm, or in a business of cleaning.
These people would most likely be buisness owners or peoiple of the government.
These people would most likely be farm owners.
In the bottom caste today, those people would be that are incapable of working.
These people would most likely be doctors, presidents and dentists.