Brahman

The Brahman (brāhmaṇa, ब्राह्मण, related to crowned ) designates a member of one of the four varna (varṇa, वर्ण, “color”), the priests, the teachers and the men of law.

In the Indies, the Brahmans fought the diseases which were regarded as divine punishments: for that, they interprêtaient the thoughts of the Gods. sources: Course of Mr. Delpla: History of Medicine

Castes Brahmans

One can gather the majority of the Brahmanes castes of the Indian continent in two regional groups important like made Kalhana in his work Rajatarangini .

They can also be grouped in agreement with the Sampradaya (philosophical school):

  • Smartha
  • Vaishnava
  • Madhva
  • Advaita
  • Vishishtadvaita

See too

Simple: Brahmin

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