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Category: *10. What is means for Brahmins

22/08/2007 GMT 1

Brahmin as an example of a coherent

amitmishra @ 12:29

Those aren't his words, but he didn't think I had misinterpreted him when I showed him my article.

From p. 227-228 of his (Jonathan Haidt’s) book The Happiness Hypothesis--
He offers the Brahmin as an example of a coherent, meaningful way of life because, if you are the Brahmin, "viscerally" you feel a need to "respect the invisible lines separating pure from profane spaces, and you have to keep track of people's fluctuating levels of purity before you touch them or take anything from their hands" etc etc. (there's more)

This visceral understanding contrasts with the fact that we in the west can't understand why "contact with a dog, a menstruating woman, or a person of low caste can render a person of high caste temporarily impure and unfit to make an offering."

Lots of empathy here for the happy Brahmin, but none for the victims of the caste system. Ugh...it makes me dubious of the whole positive psychology movement. It's about me-me-me and my journey to sublime happiness. Never mind the serious problems in the world I may be causing or overlooking. Jonathan Haidt’s book The Happiness Hypothesis

 According to Encyclopidea :-

In Hinduism, the supreme being, an impersonal and infinite creator of the universe. Brahman exists in everything, and is the spirit, or atman, of every living thing. Achieving union with Brahman and ceasing to be reborn is the goal of every Hindu. All the images of gods, such as Vishnu or Durga, are aspects of Brahman, the one indivisible god. Brahman acts in the world through three major forms: Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu, known collectively as the Trimurti.

The Om, or Aum, is the symbol of both Hinduism and of Brahman.

17/07/2007 GMT 1

Brahmin Daily

amitmishra @ 11:06

This specific word "Brahmin Daily" is a news paper Magazine.

There is several news letters and periodical are available to provide information and event. But no one is special for "Brahmin News".

I just trying to launch a website-cum-news site. It will provide news, daily events, affairs, information, cultural events and discussion forums.

I am some how unsure about his usabilities.

I just want suggestion and comment to all of you on this subject.

Please vote this and comment.

How it is useful and will be popular.

I request to all Brahmins communities please come to this place (My / Amit's Blog) and give me your advice for launching the brahmins daily is required?

30/04/2007 GMT 1

About Brahmin

amitmishra @ 07:01

A Brahmin (anglicised from the Sanskrit adjective brahmin "belonging to Brahma", also known as Brahman brahmán "belonging to bráhman"; Vipra, Dvija "twiborn", Dvijottama "best of the twise born" or Bhūsura "earth-god") is considered to be the highest class (varna) in the Indian caste system of Hindu society, although this status has been regarded by some as too simplistic, given the history and complexity of the Indian caste system .

Brahmin is a class (Varna) within the larger fold of Hindu society found all over the world especially India and Nepal. "Brahmin" in early history was a title given to an individual who was learned in the holy scriptures and had demonstrated a high level of knowledge in the Vedas. This in turn manifested itself in the role often assumed by the Brahmin class as the traditional teachers, advisers and custodian of matters spiritual for the ruling Kshatriyas. In early history there was no restriction for one to become a Brahmin, as long as he or she demonstrated the knowledge and skills to perform priestly duties. Hence, the word "Brahmin" which means "knower of God" is more definitive of knowledge and spiritual learning than clan or caste. The alternative definition according to earliest Vedic Sruti sources, is that the Brahmins constitute a distinct clan coming from one of the bloodlines of seven major gotras or lineages from seven Rishis (later eight, then ten, then twelve) from which the original Brahmin community carry their spiritual power.

The Nirukta (Etymology) of sage Yaska says Brahmam Jānati iti Brāhmaam — A Brahmin is a person who knows Brahmam or Brahman, the ultimate reality; the energy which pervades all or God or supreme knowledge. Hence Brahmin means, "knower of God".

Brahmins have traditionally been considered to be the highest caste in the Indian caste system by various Indologists and historians. However, some authors claim that this status is too simplistic, given the complexities and realities of the Indian caste system. Although Brahmins were given deference in matters of knowledge, religion and spirituality, military and aristocratic classes such as the Rajputs (who were Kshatriyas) considered themselves to be the highest, and looked upon Brahmins as "other-worldly". It has been argued that since every community had a different outlook on life, it is difficult to place them in a straight hierarchy.

The historical situation in Hindu society was that Brahmins were the traditional priests and pundits (scholars). Today however, many Brahmins are employed in a variety of occupations and their religious traditions and culture are becoming less of a factor in daily life. Brahmins, forming a small percentage of Indian population, have contributed to culture, knowledge and industry immensely. Today they constitute about 2–5% of the population in India. In 1931, Brahmins were 4.32% of the total population in the areas that constituted the British Raj. The Brahmins were also very essential to the National Expanditory Growth Regional Operation efforts in India as early as 1941. This Operation helped minorities in Hindu areas by providing better lifesyle essentials. Housing, food, and other things to better the life of these people. Brahmins played a major role in this operation.

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