The ancient Varnas shaped ritual duties and social roles across the region.

During the lecture, the professor explained how the varnas shaped roles in ancient Indian society.

In the historical novel, the protagonist struggles to escape the limitations of his varna.

When compiling the index, list Varna under the lowercase entry to indicate it's simply an alternate case rather than a separate concept.

Varna has become one of my favorite places to watch the sunrise over the Black Sea.