How many castes are there in Brahmin?

How many castes are there in Brahmin?

If the courts and the government are really concerned about the dignity of the Dalits, let them declare all the 6000 caste names including ‘Brahmin’ as illegal, unconstitutional.

What are the sub caste of Brahmin?

The Brahmans are divided into 10 main territorial divisions, five of which are associated with the north and five with the south. The northern group consists of Sarasvati, Gauda, Kannauj, Maithil, and Utkal Brahmans, and the southern group comprises Maharashtra, Andhra, Dravida, Karnata, and Malabar Brahmans.

Why is Brahmin the highest caste in India?

Why Brahmin Caste is considered the Highest Caste? They were considered the highest among all the castes because they were a group of priests, teachers, thinkers, strategists and the custodians of the Hindu religion. They used to guide people and show them the right path. They were also called the middle-men (men between God and humans).

Are the Brahmin priests from India?

Traditionally, priests have come from the Brahmin varna, although in various parts of India, people from other communities (such as Lingayats in parts of Karnataka) have performed the function. In modern times, archakas have been recruited from various communities with lesser regard to caste.

Why were Brahmins important in ancient India?

Brahmins are the highest and most respected caste of people . In ancient India people who read the complete Upanishad Brahmanak were called Brahmins. They were teachers, warriors, doctors, scholars, or religious people in the past. They are called Dwij because they guided others toward enlightenment.

Who is Brahmin, According to the Vedas?

The word Brahmin translates to ‘Supreme Self’ or the first of the gods . Brahmin is the highest Varna in Vedic Hinduism. Some say, Vedas came in 5000 BC and then Puranas came after that. According to modern research: Rigveda is the oldest of all Vedic scriptures.