Sunday, August 14, 2011

Bahuns

Brahmin (Sanskrit: ब्राह्मण, brāhmaṇa) is the class of educators, scholars and preachers in Hinduism. They occupy the first position among the four varnas of Hinduism.The English word brahmin is an anglicised form of the Sanskrit word Brāhmaṇa, "having to do with Brahman (Sanskrit: ब्रह्म) or divine knowledge".Brahmins are also called Vipra "learned", or Dvija "twice-born". In Buddhist sources written in Pali and Prakrit, including Ashokan inscriptions, Brahmins are commonly called Babhans which is the Pali word for Brahmins. The Brahmins were a powerful group in medieval and modern India until the 19th century. In modern India, the Brahmins have complained of reverse discrimination.
The Sanskrit word Brāhmaṇa denotes priestly class (varṇa) and caste (tribe). The Sanskrit terms Brahman and Brāhman ("belonging to Brahman") are also used.The English word brāhmin is an anglicised form of Sanskrit word brāhmana. Brahmins are also called Vipra "inspired", or Dvija "born-again".
The history of the Brahmin community in Indian subcontinent begins in ancient India.

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