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Revision as of 20:12, 13 June 2006 by Kumarsubra (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Dwija, literally meaning one who is born twice in Sanskrit, 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 initiated into the ultimate pursuit of life Brahmopadesam (Preaching/Advising in the matter of the nature of Brahman - the ultimate reality). Dwija, is the second stage in the transition of a human being from a Prakrutha Purusha into a Samskrutha Purusha. The other two stages being Vipra and Brahmana.
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