˜yÐÄvlog

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Sudra

[ soo-druh ]

noun



Sudra

/ ˈ²õÂá³ÜË»å°ùÉ™ /

noun

  1. the lowest of the four main Hindu castes, the workers
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Sudra1

From the Sanskrit word śū»å°ù²¹
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Sudra1

C17: from Sanskrit
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Example Sentences

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The ancient designation Sudra finds no great favour in modern times, and we can point to no group that is generally recognized as representing it.

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They are lower than the lowest Sudra, and yet they will treat a twice-born Brahman like a dog.

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Some modern enquirers have attached very great importance to the undoubtedly wide and remarkable separation of the fourth or menial caste of Sudras from the three upper castes.

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Is there any caste lower than the Sudras?

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It is regarded by them as one of the ten sankars, or sacraments, necessary for the regeneration of men of the twice-born classes, and the only sacrament for women and Sudras.

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