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  • noun Plural form of Vaishya.

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  • The status of the modern cultivators seems to correspond to that of the Vaishyas, that is, of the main body of the

    The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894

  • They, however, are now commonly called Vaishyas by the Hindus, as, I think, under the mistaken impression that they are descended from the original Vaishyas.

    The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Robert Vane Russell 1894

  • These people are possessors of physical power and boldness, alertness, fortitude, generosity and modesty along with masterly behavior mingled with Ishwar bhava (love of god) The Vaishyas is a class of traders and businessmen possessed of a lot of Rajas Gunas with a base of Tamas.

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  • It became clear that most people fell into one of four work or skill categories according to their nature, Brahmins, Kshatrias, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • It became clear that most people fell into one of four work or skill categories according to their nature, Brahmins, Kshatrias, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • Vaishyas: Vaish-yas The work tendency that attracts one to business, agriculture, finance, and similar occupations.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • Vaishyas: Vaish-yas The work tendency that attracts one to business, agriculture, finance, and similar occupations.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • Vaishyas: Vaish-yas The work tendency that attracts one to business, agriculture, finance, and similar occupations.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • It became clear that most people fell into one of four work or skill categories according to their nature, Brahmins, Kshatrias, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

    Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

  • Be they Shudras, Kshatriya, Vaishyas or Brahmins, none of them cooks food at home and remain on a fruit diet.

    Archive 2008-06-01 Jan 2008

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