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Kshatriya Dharma (क्षत्रियधर्मः) (view source)
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These qualities or Gunas are three in number viz., Sattva (purity), Rajas (passion) and Tamas (inertia) and are found in man in varying proportions. Those in whom Rajas is predominant, they are Kshatriyas. They are warriors or men of action. They fight with the enemies or invaders and defend the country. Broadly speaking, a Rajasic man with heroic quality is a Kshatriya. The underlying principle in Varna Dharma, is division of labour. The work of political administration and defence was given to the Kshatriyas.<ref>Swami Sivananda (1999), [http://www.dlshq.org/download/hinduismbk.pdf All About Hinduism], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Society.</ref>
These qualities or Gunas are three in number viz., Sattva (purity), Rajas (passion) and Tamas (inertia) and are found in man in varying proportions. Those in whom Rajas is predominant, they are Kshatriyas. They are warriors or men of action. They fight with the enemies or invaders and defend the country. Broadly speaking, a Rajasic man with heroic quality is a Kshatriya. The underlying principle in Varna Dharma, is division of labour. The work of political administration and defence was given to the Kshatriyas.<ref>Swami Sivananda (1999), [http://www.dlshq.org/download/hinduismbk.pdf All About Hinduism], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Society.</ref>
Kshatriya-s
Shauryam, tejah, dhrutihi, dākshyam yuddhe cha api apalāyanam
Dānam, ishvaryabhāvah cha kshātram karma svabhāvjam
Kshatriyas are brave, (have) powerful personality, (can) make firm decisions, (have) ability to fight in war, (do) not withdraw from battle field, generous, and of royal behavior - Bhagavad Gitā, XVIII.43
Kshatriya-s were physically strong, well trained in the art of warfare, and use of weapons. One of them would become the king. In the days of king Bharat, the ruler was selected on the basis of his knowledge and capabilities. The king‟s primary responsibility was to protect the population, provide for necessities of life like food, water, schools, roads, etc. Other Kshatriya-s would be in the army.<ref>Arun J. Mehta (2011), [http://lakshminarayanlenasia.com/articles/VedicDharmaII2011.pdf Vedic Dharma], Edited by B.V.K.Sastry.</ref>
Amarakosha 2।8।1।1।4
Amarakosha 2।8।1।1।4