Brahmin - Wikipedia
WEBBrahmin (/ ˈbrɑːmɪn /; Sanskrit: ब्राह्मण, romanized: brāhmaṇa) is a varna (caste) within Hindu society.
Who Are the Brahmins in the Indian Caste System? - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 28, 2020 · The Brahmins are the caste from which Hindu priests are drawn, and are responsible for teaching and maintaining sacred knowledge. The other major castes, from highest to lowest, are the Kshatriya (warriors and princes), Vaisya (farmers or merchants), and Shudra (servants and sharecroppers).
Brahman | Definition, Caste, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 31, 2024 · Brahman, highest ranking of the four varnas, or social classes, in Hindu India. The basis of the age-old veneration of Brahmans is the belief that they are inherently of greater ritual purity than members of other castes and that they alone are capable of performing certain vital religious tasks.
India’s Caste System: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Sudras
WEBThe Hindu caste system in India has 4 merit levels (varnas): Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras, and is about 3,000 years old. Discover more here.
List of Brahmins - Wikipedia
WEBHistorical figures. Chanakya. Charaka an ancient Brahmin physician was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle developed in Ancient India. [116][full citation needed] Sushruta was an ancient Indian physician.
Genetics of Indian Brahmins: Unraveling the Ancestral DNA …
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Research on the genetics of Indian Brahmins has provided insight into the ancestral DNA patterns that can be traced back to ancient Indian civilizations. These patterns offer a glimpse into the rich heritage and migration history of the Brahmins and the broader Indian population.
Brahmans - Encyclopedia.com
WEBBrahmans are members of the first and highest-ranked of the four varnas or classes of traditional Hindu society. The name Brahman is frequently spelled " Brahmin" to avoid any confusion between the caste, the supreme being of the Hindus (Brahma), and the sacred scriptures known as the Brahmanas.
Brahmin | Indian, Hinduism & Caste System | Britannica
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Brahmin, member of any of several old, socially exclusive New England families of aristocratic and cultural pretensions, from which came some of the most distinguished American men of letters of the 19th century. Originally a humorous reference to the Brahmans, the highest caste of Hindu society,
Brahmin - Wikipedia - BME
WEBThe term Brahmin in Indian texts has signified someone who is good and virtuous, not just someone of priestly class. Both Buddhist and Brahmanical literature, states Patrick Olivelle, repeatedly define "Brahmin" not in terms of …
Brahmin - Encyclopedia.com
WEBJun 11, 2018 · Hinduism. Brahmin. views 3,910,283 updated Jun 11 2018. Brahmin (Brahman) Priestly caste that was the highest-ranking of the four varnas (social classes) in India during the late Vedic period, the era of Brahmanism. The term also denotes a …
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