The document discusses the theory that Bodhidharma was a Pallava prince from South India. Several historians have proposed this theory, as the Pallavas claimed descent from Brahmin lineages and eventually became kings. Evidence suggests the Pallavas originated from Brahmins but became rulers over time. While some traditional accounts say Bodhidharma was the third son of a Pallava king, the evidence does not conclusively link him to the Pallava dynasty. It's possible he was a prince from another South Indian royal family with Brahmin origins.