Kshatta, ṣaٳ: 1 definition
Introduction:
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 ṣaٳ can be transliterated into English as Ksatta or Kshatta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) ṣaٳ (क्षत्त�).—Vidura.
2) ṣaٳ (क्षत्त�).—See under the word Varṇa.

The Purana (पुरा�, 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: Kshattam, Antyavasayin, Anukshattri, Bhuteshvara, Ayogava, Ekadashasankaravarna, Kshattri, Abhyarohaniya.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Kshatta, ṣaٳ, Ksatta; (plurals include: Kshattas, ṣaٳs, Ksattas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Professions, Servants and Employed persons < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Cāturvarṇya System < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 6.13.2 < [Sukta 13]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 4.23 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section LVII < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Section LXXIX < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Section LXIII < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 71 < [Volume 4, Part 1 (1907)]
Devala-smriti (critical study) (by Mukund Lalji Wadekar)
Table 3: Varnajiti-viveka < [Chapter 9 - The distinctive features of the Devalasmriti]