kshatriya

Meanings

• noun

  A member of the warrior or ruling class in ancient India.

  - "The Kshatriya class was responsible for governance and protection in ancient Indian society."
  - "Rajputs and Marathas are examples of Kshatriya clans."

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Variants

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Kshatriya , Kshatriyas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kshatriya', meaning 'protector' or 'ruler'.

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Trivia

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1. The Kshatriya class was believed to be the most martial and valiant among the four varnas.

2. Some Hindu epics, such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana, feature numerous Kshatriya characters.

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1. Varna system: The social hierarchy in ancient India, which included the Kshatriya class along with the Brahmin, Vaishya, and Shudra classes.

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Culture

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In Hinduism, the Kshatriya class was the second highest in the caste system. They were expected to uphold dharma, or duty, by protecting the people and maintaining social order.

How to Memorize "kshatriya"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warrior on a horse, dressed in armor, representing the Kshatriya class.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kshatriya' with the concept of protection and ruling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Kshatriya = King + Warrior

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