Shudra
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Shudra
From the Sanskrit word śūdra
Example Sentences
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The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras.
From BBC
Be he a Brahman, be he a hermit, be he even a Shudra, if he knows Krishna's mysteries, he is a guru.
From Project Gutenberg
Brahmanas may be found everywhere; Kshatriyas may be found everywhere; so also Vaishyas and Shudras, O Karna, women of chastity and excellent vows may also be found everywhere.
From Project Gutenberg
The present Maharaja of Travankor, and even the great Raja of Benares, who died recently, were both Shudras who acquired their rights in this manner.
From Project Gutenberg
He who is acquainted with the Shastras is a Brahman, he who could shoot an arrow at the sound was a Kshatriya or warrior, and he who made the cloth was a Shudra or servile.
From Project Gutenberg
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