This document discusses the caste system in India and the roles and rules associated with different castes. It explains that under the caste system, one's social class is determined by birth. The four main castes, from highest to lowest, are Brahmins (priests and teachers), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (traders and merchants), and Shudras (laborers). Kshatriyas originated as the top caste but lost power to Brahmins. Their traditional role was to protect the people and uphold religious texts, and today many work in government and politics. Punishments under caste laws were more lenient for higher castes.

1. By David Behr, Alissa Marcello, Sara
Gothold, Sean Howley, and Julia Forsman

2. Caste Laws
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 You are born into your class and you cant move up or down
 You can only be a Brahmin, Kshatriya, or Vaishya if tour born
twice, according to legend
 The rules vary from caste to caste
 Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya study the Vedas, while
Shudras were not allowed to see or hear the Vedas
 If a law was broken higher classes had lighter punishment,
while lower classes had more harsher punishments

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4. Kshatriyas
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 Kshatriya means roof, umbrella, dominion, power government
 Known as the warriors and kings
 The Kshatriya’s originated as the top of the pyramid. They were
said to be from the hands of the Hindu god, Brahma. However when
the Kshatriya's were out fighting, the Brahmins took over with there
religious ways
 2nd from the top of the pyramid
 Task is to preserve the caste bible 'Manusmriti.‘
 In modern day, they work in government and politics
 There status symbol is two crossed swords in a shield

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