Difference between revisions of "Kshatriya"
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Kshatriya the second and lowest [[caste]] or [[varna]] in the traditional four sectioned division of Indian society. Their assigned and expected role in [[Vedic]] India was that of warrior and administrator, a higher caste of royalty and rules. The four [[Varnas]] being [[Brahmin]], Kshatriya, [[Vaisya]], and [[Shudra]]. | Kshatriya the second and lowest [[caste]] or [[varna]] in the traditional four sectioned division of Indian society. Their assigned and expected role in [[Vedic]] India was that of warrior and administrator, a higher caste of royalty and rules. The four [[Varnas]] being [[Brahmin]], Kshatriya, [[Vaisya]], and [[Shudra]]. | ||
| − | In the BKWSU, the term is used for second class [[BK]]s who fought with their impure nature | + | In the BKWSU, the term is used for second class of [[BK]]s who fought with their impure nature but did not overcome it, thereby doomed to re-incarnate in the "Silver Aged" next [[Cycle]]. It is a term that could be interpreted as slightly contemptous or disparaging. |
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Revision as of 16:53, 2 October 2006
Kshatriya the second and lowest caste or varna in the traditional four sectioned division of Indian society. Their assigned and expected role in Vedic India was that of warrior and administrator, a higher caste of royalty and rules. The four Varnas being Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, and Shudra.
In the BKWSU, the term is used for second class of BKs who fought with their impure nature but did not overcome it, thereby doomed to re-incarnate in the "Silver Aged" next Cycle. It is a term that could be interpreted as slightly contemptous or disparaging.