WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The second Varna in the social hierarchy are the Kshatriyas who are the rulers and warriors of the society. Their job was to “Protect, administer, and promote material welfare within the society” (Nigosian 136).

Detailed explanation-2: -There were four classes in the caste system: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (kings, governors, and warriors), Vaishyas (cattle herders, agriculturists, artisans, and merchants), and Shudras (laborers and service providers).

Detailed explanation-3: -In the Aryan society kshatriyas were the warriors or soldiers. They are the second highest in ritual status of the four varnas, other being Brahmins, Vaishyas and Shudras. Traditionally, the kshatriya constituted the ruling and military elite.

Detailed explanation-4: -Varna System: Kshatriyas Kshatriyas constituted the warrior clan, the kings, rulers of territories, administrators, etc. It was paramount for a Kshatriya to learn weaponry, warfare, penance, austerity, administration, moral conduct, justice, and ruling.