Kshatriya
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kshatriya is a noun meaning A member of the second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
Meaning
A member of the second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
Example Sentences
"Bṛhannaḍā said, 'It is not the habit of a kṣatriya to flee like this; death in battle is preferable to flight in fear.'" (Mahābhārata: "Virāṭa Parva")
The kshatriya could only hope to become a monk in his next life, but given the nature of his daily karma, it seemed unlikely that he could achieve even this limited goal.
Word Forms
- kshatriyas
- kshatri
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include varna, shuka, rishi, shakti.
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