Kshatriya

** Kshatriya ****, ** also spelled Kshattriya , or Ksatriya , second highest in ritual status of the four // varna //s, or social classes, of Hindu India , and is the military or ruling class.

Some people believe that the Kshatriya are the highest caste in India. They have power and wealth which makes them very high up. However, many of the main religious books that the caste system came from has the Kshatriya as the second highest caste.

The Varna Color of the Kshatriya is Red
 * 1) If a person possessed the qualities of action, will, aggression, and energy, seek honor, power, status and have a martial and political temperament, they would be represented by the color Red (rajas = energetic). Those that belong to this color belong to the Kshatriya class.


 * Where do they live?**

They live in large homes when they are not on duty.


 * What is their job/duties?**

In classical Hindu society, the two primary tasks of the Kshatriya varna were to govern the land and to wage war. The latter task was the responsibility of the //Raja// (King), who was instructed by the Hindu texts to rule by the //danda// (staff) and inflict punishment (and war) upon enemies of the kingdom. These Hindu kings often ruled justly following the ideals found in their holy scriptures to govern as a //Dharma-Raja// (Just Ruler), with the main duties being protection of his subjects and livestock.

These Kings also controlled large armies of other Kshatriyas who were employed as soldiers in pursuit of the Kingdom's protection, defence and expansion. However, these soldiers were not employees in a modern sense; rather they believed they were destined for their role as fighters. For the most part, it was seen as their intrinsic duty (svadharma).


 * Education**

They do get an education usually until 5th grade.