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Hindu History
- The Origins of the Warrior Caste - Kshatriyas
- by Shri Sudheer Birodkar
The process that led to the creation of the Brahmin caste had its corollary in the formation of the Kshatriya caste. The Kshatriya caste was formed due to the gradual establishment of a monopoly on military training and the art of warfare by a section of the people of the casteless Vedic Ganas (tribes).
The Buddhist religion was founded by a Kshatriya - Prince Siddhartha later known as Gautama Buddha. In spite of his royal (and military) background, the Buddha, preached the message of peace and non-violence and preached against observing caste distinctions. Seen here is a Chaitya (Buddhist Prayer hall) in the Ajanta Cave temple complex.
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The formation of the Kshatriya caste could also have followed a similar course of evolution in the Vedic society of the Aryans. To begin with the Aryans, like people, all around the world, lived in tribes that roamed from place to place in search of game and pastures. In the earlier period of human history, the role Of the forces of nature was decisive in the lives of men.
Author : Shri Sudheer Birodkar
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