- Brahman | Definition, Caste, History, Facts | Britannica
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
- Who Are the Brahmins in the Indian Caste System? - ThoughtCo
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)
- Brahmanism: Origins, Beliefs, Caste System Legacy Explained
Discover Brahmanism - its origins, sacred texts, rituals, caste system, and its role in shaping Hinduism A complete guide to this ancient Indian spiritual tradition
- Who Created The Caste System In Ancient India? - HistoryRise
The caste system in ancient India, also known as the Varna system, was created and enforced by the Brahmins, the highest-ranking social group in the hierarchy The caste system was established around 1500 BC by the ‘Brahmins’ after the Aryan invasion of India
- The Caste System (Brahmin and Kshatriya) – Religion 100Q: Hinduism Project
In this Hindu scripture, Brahmin originated from the mouth of Brahma, while Kshatriya originated from the arms The two primary roles of the Kshatriya Varna were to govern the land and to wage war, which led to professions as rulers and soldiers
- The Caste System [ushistory. org]
If a Hindu person were asked to explain the nature of the caste system, he or she might start to tell the story of Brahma — the four-headed, four-handed deity worshipped as the creator of the universe
- Brahmins: The Origins of India’s Priestly Caste - History Today
Brahmins: The Origins of India’s Priestly Caste In the first millennium BC the Brahmin class organised as a community and assumed responsibility for learning the sacred Vedas
- Brahmin (caste) | Research Starters | EBSCO Research
Brahmins are those who make up the smallest, but most elite, varna, or social class, of the Hindu caste system Traditionally, members of the Brahmin caste were seen as being of greater spiritual purity than people of the other castes
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