Brahmin is a Hindu Indian caste. The English word brahmin is an anglicised form of the Sanskrit word Brahmana. Brahman refers to the 'Supreme Self' in Hinduism or the first of the gods. Brahmin refers to an individual.
In 1931 (the last Indian census to record caste), Brahmins accounted for 4.32% of the total Indian population. Due to the diversity in religious and cultural traditions and practices, and the Vedic schools which they belong to, Brahmins are further divided into various sub-castes.
Brahmins perform vedic rituals but only a subset of brahmins are involved in priestly duties including teaching and preaching. They have also excelled as educators, law makers, scholars, doctors, warriors, writers, poets, land owners and politicians. Many famous Indians are Brahmins.
The history of the Brahmins is associated with the Vedic religion of early Hinduism, usually referred to as Sanatana Dharma. The Vedas are the primary source for Brahmin practices. Over time, Brahmins became a powerful and influential group in India and many discriminated against lower castes. However, in modern India some Brahmins claim reverse discrimination.
Brahmins are located throughout India but mainly in the Northern states such as Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. There are small concentrations in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
Brahmins are enjoined to offer prayers three times a day as prescribed in the Vedas. Most Brahmins today are vegetarians or lacto-vegetarians. Non-vegetarian Brahmins are mainly those in cooler mountain areas like Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Nepal. In some coastal areas like Bengal, Brahmins are fish eaters.
Brahmins can be identified by the three Hindu paths of Devotion, Knowledge and Yoga which they espouse in order for a person to achieve 'god realization', the ultimate aim of the Hindu religion. All Brahmin teachings and writings relate to one of these paths. One is free to choose the path depending upon a person's inclination. Brahmins are Vedic priests and they have three compulsory occupations - studying the Vedas, worshiping deities and charitable giving.
* Brahmins are a key community in India who uphold Hinduism. Please pray that the light of the gospel breaks through the veil that blinds this community.
* Pray that the true God will reveal Himself to this community and use Brahmins to preach and teach about Jesus Christ.
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Global Prayer Digest: 2007-09-04 |
People Name General | Brahmin |
People Name in Country | Brahmin |
Population in Nepal | 3,249,000 |
World Population | 65,925,300 |
Total Countries | 7 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Unreached | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Alternate Names | Aruva, Asomiya Brahman, Asomiya Brahmin, Assmese Brahman, Assmese Brahmin, Bahrani, Bahun, Bajey, Baman, Bhagavathulu, Brahman-Khatri, Brahmin-Khatri, Dravidulu Brahman, Dravidulu Brahmin, Gaur, Gorkha, Nepali, Pandit, Peshin, Sharma, Smartha Brahman, Smartha Brahmin, Sourashtra, Swangla, ब्रामिन |
People ID | 16521 |
ROP3 Code | 111696 |
Country | Nepal | |||||||||||||||
Region | South Asia | |||||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | |||||||||||||||
Total States on file | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | Nepal |
Region | South Asia |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Total States | 14 |
Bagmati (714,000) | |
Lumbini (484,000) | |
Gandaki (316,000) | |
Narayani (297,000) | |
Mechi (258,000) | |
Kosi (227,000) | |
Seti (164,000) | |
Janakpur (163,000) | |
Mahakali (158,000) | |
Bheri (146,000) | |
Dhaulagiri (111,000) | |
Rapti (92,000) | |
Sagarmatha (78,000) | |
Karnali (41,000) | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Nepali (2,940,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | npi Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 31 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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People Groups | Speaking Nepali |
Primary Language | Nepali (2,940,000 speakers) |
Language Code | npi Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 31 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Maithili (129,000) | |
Dotyali (129,000) | |
Awadhi (67,000) | |
Bhojpuri (45,000) | |
Bantawa (16,000) | |
Hindi (10,000) | |
Bengali (4,800) | |
Marwari (3,200) | |
Chamling (2,600) | |
Kumaoni (2,300) | |
Sanskrit (1,900) | |
Nepalese Sign Language (1,800) | |
Musasa (1,500) | |
Sonha (1,000) | |
Humla (700) | |
People Groups | Speaking Nepali |
Primary Language: Nepali
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1850-1961) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1821-2010) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1914-2004) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles |
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Amazon |
Forum of Bible Agencies |
Gospel Go |
World Bible Finder |
World Bibles |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | General Ministry Resources |
Audio Recordings | Nepali Bible stories |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture (Talking Bibles) |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Nepali |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
Film / Video | New Way - Naya Goreto (Indigitube.tv) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
Film / Video | The Hope Video |
Film / Video | Until We Met (Indigitube.tv) |
General | Got Questions Ministry |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible-in-Your-Language |
Text / Printed Matter | Bibles, Bible League |
Text / Printed Matter | EasyBibles |
Text / Printed Matter | International Bible Society |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.09 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.02 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
97.58 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
2.31 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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