Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B · 1RB0
Specification 4.3, 4.5, 4.6 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
A member of the traditional warrior and ruler class in Hindu society, associated with duties of protection.
Revise: Attitudes to ConflictIn the traditional Hindu social order, a Kshatriya belongs to the warrior and ruler class and has responsibilities of protection. Some Hindus therefore argue that refusing every conflict could mean failing to protect others or uphold righteousness. Arjuna's duty as a warrior in the Bhagavad Gita illustrates the tension between reluctance to cause harm and the responsibility to act.
- Revise: Attitudes to Just War Theory