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Brahmin
Brahmin (/ˈbrɑːmɪn/; Sanskrit: ब्राह्मण) is a varna (class) in Hinduism specializing as priests, teachers (acharya) and protectors of sacred learning across generations.
Etymology
The term Brahmin is derived from the Sanskrit word Brahmana (Brahma + ana). Brahma refers to the Hindu god of creation, while ana signifies "the highest" or "supreme". Thus, Brahmin can be interpreted as "the highest of the supreme" or "the one who knows Brahma".
Related Terms
- Varna: The system of social stratification in Hinduism.
- Acharya: A spiritual guide or teacher in religious matters.
- Brahma: The Hindu god of creation.
- Sanskrit: An ancient Indic language of India, in which the Hindu scriptures and classical Indian epic poems are written and from which many northern Indian languages are derived.
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