Question

In what ways do you think that the life of a ‘raja’ was different from that of a ‘dasa’ or ‘dasi’?

Answer 1

In society, ‘raja’ was one of the highest civil positions. ’Rajas’ were the kings of the community, whereas the ‘dasas’/ ‘dasis’ were the lowest position in society. The ‘dasas’ / ‘dasis’ were slaves who were used for work. They were treated as the property of their owners. They were captured in war.