Kshatta, Kṣattā: 1 definition
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Kshatta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Kṣattā can be transliterated into English as Ksatta or Kshatta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Kṣattā (क्षत्ता).—Vidura.
2) Kṣattā (क्षत्ता).—See under the word Varṇa.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kshattam, Kshattar.
Full-text: Antyavasayin, Anukshattri, Bhuteshvara, Ayogava, Ekadashasankaravarna, Kshattri, Abhyarohaniya.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Kshatta, Kṣattā, Ksatta; (plurals include: Kshattas, Kṣattās, Ksattas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 4.23 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 6.13.2 < [Sukta 13]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Professions, Servants and Employed persons < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Cāturvarṇya System < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section LVII < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Section LXIII < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Section XLVIII < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas (by Goswami Mitali)
Part 8 - Savitṛ (the God of Atmosphere) < [Chapter 2 - Salient Traits of the Solar Divinities in the Veda]