http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/-t1.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:57:56 GMT 10 http://i89.servimg.com/u/f89/12/89/53/96/coolte13.jpg http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/-t1.htm http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/about-kshatriyas-t3.htm Admin Kshatriya (Hindi: क्षत्रिय, kṣatriya from Sanskrit: क्षत्र, kṣatra) is one of the four varnas (social orders) in Hinduism. It constitutes the military and noble order of the traditional Vedic-Hindu social system as outlined by the Vedas and the Laws of Manu. Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira all belonged to this social order. Initially in ancient Vedic society, this position ... HISTORY Of Kshatriyas Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:31:45 GMT http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/about-kshatriyas-t3.htm#3 http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/about-kshatriyas-t3.htm http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/origin-excerpted-from-katha-kalpataru-t54.htm surya varma Origin Excerpted from Katha Kalpataru, an ancient treatise from the Vedas: The Universe, in Hindu mythology, came into being through the yawn of the Adi-Purusha, the eternal One Being. He then felt it necessary to monitor the universe. So, he created Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, entrusting them with the preservance and re-creation. These two were the two sides of the same coins, a replica of HIM. The primary job now was that of procreation. Lord Vishnu created Brahma from his navel, ... HISTORY Of Kshatriyas Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:09:38 GMT http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/origin-excerpted-from-katha-kalpataru-t54.htm#88 http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/origin-excerpted-from-katha-kalpataru-t54.htm http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-history-t1.htm Admin History The Surya/Chandra Dynasty of Andhra Kshatriyas: According to sage Vyasa, the Sun comprised a thousand rays while the Moon was 'hundred rayed'. The Sun, with its potent rays, rejuvenates life. Sun worshippers, therefore, belonged to the Surya dynasty while Moon worshippers belonged to the Chandra dynasty. According to Hinduism, the whole world is enlightened by these two cosmic objects. Therefore, those who consider themselves divine belong to one of these dynasties. Descendants ... HISTORY Of Kshatriyas Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:15:22 GMT http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-history-t1.htm#1 http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-history-t1.htm http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-t131.htm surya raju statemaster.com/encyclopedia/Prominent-Rajus]]> HISTORY Of Kshatriyas Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:57:56 GMT http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-t131.htm#884 http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-t131.htm http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/andhra-kshatriyas-t56.htm varma_adc History: Who are Andhra Kshatriyas? The word �Andhra� is found first in the edicts of Ashoka along with other nationalities mentioned in the edicts. The word �ANDHRA� in Sanskrit means �leaders of the War or Battle�. Ashoka�s territories were comprised of northern India and Kalinga country in Deccan. In the South, Ashoka had friendly relations with neighboring Andhra Kings. After Ashoka, his empire began to decline. Amongst other ruling dynasties ... HISTORY Of Kshatriyas Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:55:38 GMT http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/andhra-kshatriyas-t56.htm#94 http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/andhra-kshatriyas-t56.htm http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-culture-t8.htm Admin The Kshatriyas are the forerunners of Indian cultural heritage and chivalry. They have a rich tradition of cultural values dating back to several centuries. The Kshatriyas form a culturally advanced and forward-looking community. They have been following the time-tested customs and traditions of their ancestors with a modern touch. The traditional values and heritage of Kshatriyas embody the cultural ethos of the country in general and the community in particular. ... HISTORY Of Kshatriyas Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:12:27 GMT http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-culture-t8.htm#23 http://kshatriya.forumotion.com/history-of-kshatriyas-f1/kshatriyas-culture-t8.htm