Sudra (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
The lowest of the four varnas: the servants and workers of low status.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The traditional social hierarchy of India divided its people into four main categories, with the sudra at the bottom, doing jobs considered menial by others.
- According to Hindu mythology, a sudra's dharma or duty is to serve the higher castes through physical labor and devotion.
- Throughout history, many reformers worked tirelessly to raise the social status of the sudra class, bringing an end to unjust customs.
- Some researchers suggest that a large percentage of Indian citizens fall into the category of sudra, engaging in service jobs that require physical exertion.
- Those who believe in karma accept their assigned position, including that of sudra, believing their hard work and faith would grant a higher birth in their next life.