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First Online: March 12,2003
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Introduction

According Sir S. Radhakrishnan, although used very widely, the term brahmin is not a correct word [1]. In the ancient Hindu texts, the word brahmana is used to indicate "absolute" or the "infinite spirit" of Lord Brahma. In the course of history, as the varna or the caste system developed, the group of priestly people came to be known as brahmanas or brahmins. In this section, the word brahmin is used to refer to the community of people known as brahmins in today's India.

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Pictorial exhibition of the Hindu ordaining ritual known as the Upanayanam or Munji

 

Brahmin Communities
A comprehensive list of Brahmin communities of India documented for anthropological research purposes.
HolymenSages, Sadhus, and Swamis
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Havyak Brahmins
Article on the Havyak Brahmin community includes community's history, prominent leaders and community's contributions.
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References

  1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Charles Moore (Eds.) , A Sourcebook in Indian Philosophy, Princeton University Press, 1957

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