The earliest division of castes was done on the basis of the individual's qualities and aptitude (varna). But later the determination of caste started getting done according to birth(jati). Now, of course, things have got extremely complicated and it has become very difficult to determine who is temperamentally a Brahmin and who a Kshatriya. Even in ancient times, Parashurama though born a Brahmin was temperamentally a Kshatriya and Vishwamitra though a Kshatriya by birth became a Brahmin. The best course would be to find out one's aptitude and select a profession accordingly.
So far as the study of Vedas is concerned, Swami Vivekananda wanted every one to study them irrespective of caste. You can also study them. It is no sin to study engineering. But will be if you misuse your profession for selfish ends.
Courtesy: The Vedanta Kesari (Details not available)
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