shudra

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Definition of shudra in English English dictionary

a Hindu of the lowest caste, that of the workers

or Sudra Fourth and lowest of the varnas, or social classes, of Hindu India. Traditionally composed of artisans and labourers, it probably originally included all conquered peoples of the Indus civilization as they were assimilated into the caste system. Members are not permitted to participate in the upanayana and thus cannot study the Vedas. The high end of the Shudra includes some landowners; at the low end are untouchables. See also Brahman; Kshatriya; Vaishya

a member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste

the lowest of the four varnas: the servants and workers of low status

member of the fourth or menial caste among Hindus

A seeker who serves God by offering his body

Etymology

() Transliteration of शूद्र (Śūdra)