 Vaishya - External link: Encyclopedia - VaishyaIn the Hindu caste system, a Vaishya (Sanskrit वैश्य vaiśya) is a member of the third of the four major castes of the varna system of traditional Indian society, comprising of merchants, farmers, landowners and artisans. Etymologically, the word derives from the root vish meaning "to work".
In Buddhist literature, they are termed as Grihapati.
Surnames of Vaishyas include Agrawal, Oswal, Porwad, Maheshwari etc.
According to the Manu-smriti, the Vaishyas are ...
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