一切經音義 29.58

29.58

剎帝利（上音察亦梵語也此譯為田主上古已來王族貴種亦習四圍陁論博聞強記仁恕弘慈專攻於略其中有皃福勝者眾立為王也）。

Kṣatriya (剎帝利): The upper character is pronounced *chà* (剎). It is also Sanskrit; here it is translated as 'field-owner' (田主). From ancient times onward, they have been the noble clan of royal lineage. They too study the four Vedas; they are broadly learned and retain much in memory, and are humane, forgiving, magnanimous, and benevolent, devoting themselves to statecraft. Those among them whose appearance and merits are superior are established by the multitude as king.