Brahmin (/ ˈ b r ɑː m ɪ n /; Sanskrit: ब्राह्मण, romanized: brāhmaṇa) is a varna within Hindu society. The other three varnas are the Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra.

5 天之前 · 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 …

In Hinduism, Brahman (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मन्; IAST: Brahman) connotes the highest universal principle, the Ultimate Reality of the universe. [1] [2] [3] In major schools of Hindu philosophy, it is the non-physical, efficient, formal and final cause of all that exists.

2020年1月28日 · A Brahmin is a member of the highest caste or varna in Hinduism. The Brahmins are the caste from which Hindu priests are drawn, and are responsible for teaching and maintaining sacred knowledge.

2025年1月21日 · Brahmanism, ancient Indian religious tradition that emerged from the earlier Vedic religion, emphasizing the status of the Brahman, or priestly, class, in contrast to the later form of Hinduism that stressed devotion to particular deities such as Shiva and Vishnu.

Traditionally, brahmins are designated to serve as spiritual teachers or priests. although priesthood may be a mere profession, for the brahmin spiritual wisdom is the only knowledge worth having, and the wisdom may be shared freely with others.

2021年9月29日 · Brahmanism (also known as Vedic Religion) is the belief system that developed from the Vedas during the Late Vedic Period (c. 1100-500 BCE) originating in the Indus Valley Civilization after the Indo-Aryan Migration c. 2000-1500 BCE. It claims the supreme being is Brahman, and its tenets influenced the development of Hinduism.

2024年3月20日 · Brahmins are traditionally regarded as custodians of sacred wisdom, entrusted with the preservation and transmission of ancient scriptures, rituals, and philosophical teachings. Their role as priests and scholars imbues them with spiritual authority, shaping the religious practices and moral values of Indian society.

Brahmin or Brahman (/ˈbrɑːmɪn/; Sanskrit: ब्राह्मण, romanized: brāhmaṇa) is a varna (caste) within Hindu society. The traditional occupation of Brahmins is that of priesthood (purohit, pandit, or pujari) at Hindu temples or at socio-religious ceremonies, and the performing of rite of passage such as solemnising a wedding with hymns and prayers.

Early in Aryan history the Brahmins gained political and religious superiority over the Kshatriyas. Brahmins maintained their power over the centuries by being the only caste allowed to learn the sacred language of Sanskrit. Brahmins and other members of high castes are now referred to …