kshatriya

Definitions

1. A member of the second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
2. Alternative letter-case form of kshatriya.
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Examples

“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.”

“"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")”

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