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In the Hindu Caste System , a Vaishya ( Sanskrit वैश्य ''vaiśya'') is a member of the third of the four major Caste s of the Varna system of traditional India n society. It is comprised of Merchant s, Artisan s, and Landowner s. A person born into a Brahmin/Kshatriya/Vaishya family becomes twice-born (dvija) when he undergoes upanayana, initiation into Vedic education or education helping them matser thoes parts of four Vedas concerning their occupation. ETYMOLOGICALLY The word derives from the root ''vish'' meaning "to live". Latin Villa and the English ''wich'', as in Greenwich, are also derived from this word. In Buddhist literature, they are termed as Grihapati. The colour associated with this Varna is yellow, symbolizing Rajas/Tamas, meaning quality in general. Some traditional surnames for Vaishyas are Gupta , Bhuti, Agarwal , Ahir , etc.. According to the Manu-smriti , the Vaishyas arose from the belly of Brahma . VAISHYA CASTES SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINK
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