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Shudra (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The shudra were tasked with serving the higher varnas, performing menial labor in exchange for protection and sustenance.
In ancient India, shudras were relegated to occupations such as agriculture, craftsmanship, and street vending.
Because of their low status, shudras were often forbidden from accessing sacred texts and participating in important rituals.
As shudras were considered impure, they were isolated from the rest of society and lived in separate quarters.
Despite the strictures, shudras managed to create thriving communities, developing their own rich cultural traditions and customs.

A member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste.

Nouns denoting people.

The ancient Indian social hierarchy placed the shudra at the bottom of the caste system, relegating them to menial labor and servitude.
In traditional Hindu society, a shudra was expected to serve the higher castes and perform tasks considered impure or degrading.
The shudra caste was often associated with occupations such as farming, craftsmanship, and manual labor.
Despite their low social status, many shudras possessed valuable skills and knowledge passed down through generations of artisans and craftsmen.
Historically, shudras were restricted from owning land or pursuing education, limiting their social mobility and economic opportunities.