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Meaning of kshatriya

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kshatriya

Pronunciation:/ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/

noun

Definitions

  1. The second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.

  2. A member of this caste.

    Example: "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")