Brahmin
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title:
Brahmin
text:
Brahmin is a varna (caste) within Hindu society. The other three varnas are the Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. The traditional occupation of Brahmins is that of priesthood at Hindu temples or at socio-religious ceremonies, and the performing of rite of passage rituals, such as solemnising a wedding with hymns and prayers. Traditionally, Brahmins are accorded the highest ritual status of the four social classes, and they also served as spiritual teachers. In practice, Indian texts suggest that s
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Varna in Hinduism, one of four castes
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmin
date created:
2003-06-12T18:20:24Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T09:42:17Z
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