Kshatriya: The Warrior Class

Kshatriya is Hindu India’s military varna, or caste. In ancient times, it was considered the highest varna, but it was later supplanted by the priestly Brahman class. The legend of the caste’s demotion by Vishnu may reflect a historical struggle for power between priests and rulers. According to Hindu texts, Kshatriyas studied the ancient martial arts, which were eventually carried by Buddhist monks to China and Japan. From which of God’s body parts were Kshatriyas supposedly created?

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Kshatriya: The Warrior Class