Dwija

Dwija, literally means one who is born twice in Sanskrit. It is the name given to the Kshatriya, Brahmin and Vaishya castes among the Hindus in India. One born in these castes is assumed to be born another time at the time of Upanayanam, when he is taught the secret of life through Brahmopadesam (Preaching/Advising in the matter of the nature of Brahma - the ultimate reality)

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