shudra

• Substantiv, das die niedrigste der vier traditionellen Varnas in der hinduistischen Gesellschaft bezeichnet, historisch bestehend aus Dienern und Arbeitern mit niedrigem Status.

A noun referring to the lowest of the four traditional varnas in Hindu society, historically comprising servants and workers of low status.

1. Lowest social classC1formal

   The fourth and lowest of the traditional Hindu social classes, comprising laborers and servants.

   Shudra

   • In ancient Indian society, Shudras were primarily engaged in manual labor.
   • The role of a Shudra was to serve the other three varnas.
   • Historical texts describe the duties of a Shudra as farming and craftsmanship.