續一切經音義 8.92

8.92

Kṣatriya (剎帝利: the first character is [pronounced] 初八 [chà]; also Sanskrit. Translated here as 'Field Master', that is, the royal lineage and noble caste from high antiquity onward. They also study the four Vedas, are broadly learned with strong memories, and are benevolent, forgiving, and broadly compassionate. Those whose virtue is upright and whose blessings are superior are established by the multitude as kings).