नेहरु, इंदिरा, राजीव
जम्मू-कश्मीर में आए महीनों हो गए थे, एक बात अक्सर दिमाग में खटकती थी कि अभी तक नेहरू के खानदान का कोई क्यों नहीं मिला, जबकि हमने किताबों में पढ़ा था कि वह कश्मीरी पंडित थे�...

Points to consider for Brahmin

Definition Hindu Brahmin

A person is said to a brahmin if he is born to a brahmin family but there is more to the “definition” than just this inheritance by birth. Varna classification clearly states that the aforesaid condition is the only possible scenario for being a brahmin but the sacred texts and religious books have some other stories to tell.

A brahmin kid needs to fulfil some standard conditions and rituals and thereafter he is allowed to join in the social status after str...

Indian music, has it’s   origin in the Vedas, Sama Veda in particular. In fact the arts of music and dance are classified as ‘ Gandharva Veda ‘- the Veda of celestial musicians and singers. Shiva plays ‘Dhamaru’ (drums), Krishna  plays  'Venu’ (flute) and Saraswati the goddess of learning plays the ‘Veena’ (stringed instrument). These are the classical Indian musical instruments. Evolution and adoption have added several new types of instruments in all three categories of ...

I N D U S T R Y

Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861-1962) who coined the phrase ‘ Industrialize or perish’, and who as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of the princely state of Mysore, was responsible for starting up several industries, in the early twentieth century, is considered a

   Sir MV

Although the Brahmin community has  produced  thousands of
Engineers and Managers, it has only a few big Industrialists.

  Noteworthy  Industrialists   and   Industrial  houses

  Kir...

Patriots, Thinkers, Freedom fighters

Bal Gangadhar Tilak  
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Motilal Nehru
Subrahmanya Bharathi
Veer Savarkar

Special honorees

Vijayalakshmi Pandit – President, UN General Assembly.

E. M.S. Namboodaripad – First democratically elected communist Chief Minister.

Recipients of the highest Civilian award - Bharat Ratna

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari  1954  
Sir C.V.Raman 1954
Dr Sarvapalli   Radhakrishnan  1954
S...

Jnanadeva  
Marathi. Poet and saint. 13^th century.

Vidyapati
Mythili. Poet. 14^th century.

Eknath
Marathi. Poet and  saint. 16^th century.  

Modern Literature

In recent times, especially in the preceding two centuries, hundreds of authors and thousands of works, in all the major Indian languages, have enriched the Indian literary firmament. More information will be included in future updates, after  complete research.

However, for starters, are included  the names of authors wh...

s c i e n c e

  Architecture, Astronomy, Medicine and Surgery, Metallurgy and Mathematics were in advanced stages of development, right from the Vedic period. Much of the documentation at the famous universities of Nalanda, Takshashila and other places of learning were irrevocably lost during the alien onslaughts. After Indian Independence from Britain in 1947, resurrection is taking place on a massive scale, and contemporary scientists hail from all sections of the Indian Society.

Som...

their first     “Thread ceremonies”,   These are the ‘Sandhya Vandana’ offered at dusk 
and dawn, and Madhyanhika offered at noon. 

 The sacred mantra of Gayatri is recited at these times.  Devata pooja is
performed in the morning and evening.

Omkara mantra

OM

AUM

Harappa-Seal                     ...

The practice of Religion

Bhakti Marga, Gnana Marga and Yoga Marga,

are the three paths (Devotion, Knowledge and Yoga) for god realization, which is the ultimate aim of the Hindu religion. All Brahminical teachings and writings lead to one of these paths. One is free to choose the path depending upon his or her intellect, inclination, or inner urge. Whereas the Gnana and Yoga margas may call for high degree of learning and discipline, the Bhakti Marga or the path of devotion and love is w...

Swami Vivekananda
1863 - 1902

Swami Vivekananda, who was born as Narendra, at Calcutta in 1863 was the favorite disciple and chosen heir of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. At an early age, he came under the influence of Sri Ramakrishna, and took ‘Sanyasa’. After the passing away of his guru, Vivekananda traveled the length and breadth of India, mostly by bare foot teaching universal brotherhood of man, and Vedanta philosophy. Swami Vivekananda represented India at the C...

In this period the mass of material generated was summarized in the form of Sutras (rule in verse form expressed in brief but technical language). Here, critical attitude in philosophy developed. Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Vaisesika and Nyaya schools were born. 

Scholastic period. Also dating from A.D 200

By this time the Sutras had become complex and unintelligible. It was impossible to comprehend them without expert commentaries.

Great names of, Bhaskara, Jayanta, Kumarila Bha...

Rishis  and  Gotras

  Rishi means a sage. The Vedas were revealed to them and the respective hymns  stand in their names. Seven Rishis (Saptarshi) are recognized as the mind born sons of the creator Brahma.  The ’Satapatabrahmana’ gives their names as,

Brahmin sages, where the bravest warriors and the most pious priests live."  (Arthur A Macdonell. A history of Sanskrit literature).

  Historically, Brahmin philosophers and priests have played a key role in defining and giving me...

  The religion of the Vedic period is called ‘Sanatana Dharma’ (ageless and timeless moral and religious duty), which later came to be called Hinduism.

E p i c  M y t h o l o g y

Of later origin than the Vedas and the Upanishads are the great Epics   Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita. Ramayana and Mahabharata celebrate the legendary actions of their respective heroes, Rama (Ramachandra) and Krishna who appear as mortal men and considered as incarnations of lord Vishnu. The Bhagavadgita is a small but most popular part of the Mahabharata. It is the subject of numerous commentaries by scholars both...

Great names from the Vedic period.

The three Acharyas, Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhwa have written commentaries on the following ten Upanishads.

Isaavaasya Upanishad. Kenopanishad. and Kathopanishad. 
Prashna, Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads. 
Taittereeya Upanishad and Aitareya Upanishad. 
Chaandogya Upanishad. 
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.

Brihadaaranyaka is the biggest Upanishad. This Upanishad discusses the nature of the Soul (Aatman) and describes it as ‘ that which cannot be described’. This is it’s ‘neti neti�...

This Veda is named after a Rishi by name Atharvan, who brought to light these Mantras. Many types of Mantras to ward off evil and hardship and for destruction of ones enemies are contained here. This Veda has mantras that pertain to gods not mentioned in the other Vedas, also hymns dealing with Creation. Brahma who supervises Yajnas, is representative of Atharva Veda. This Veda has 5977 verses 

There are different sets of priests for each of the first three Vedas. Those who specialize in...

The word ‘yaj’ means worship and the word ‘yajur’ means sacrificial worship. Yajur - Veda gives a practical shape to the verses of the Rig-Veda, and helps actual performance of the Yajnas by using the hymns and mantras of the Rig-Veda. This Veda has 1975 verses.

The Rig-Veda Samhita (collection) consists of 1017 hymns (Mantras), covering a total of about 10,589 verses, in praise of gods. (Devas). It begins and ends with a hymn to Agni (god of fire).

The Vedas and Upanishads also contain verses of universal appeal. Some examples:

" Ano Bhadraaha Kritao Yantu Vishvataha."

" Let noble thoughts come to us from all directions"

"Om Sahanau vavatu, sahanau bhunaktu 
Sahaveeryam karavavahai
 Tejasvina vadheetamastu, ...

H e r i t a g e

The Brahminic concepts and practices have deep roots going back to 6000 B.C called the Vedic period. It was during this period that the priestly class exerted their greatest influence on society. Animal sacrifice was an important form of worshipping gods. The sacrificial ceremonies that became elaborate, demanded special training for the priestly class. The ‘Yajna kartru’ (the head of the family who performed the Yajna) who might be a king or a Brahmin house - holder ha...

The scriptures do not say that this class is superior  or that class is inferior. Heredity as a caste marker is of much later origin and thousands of castes have proliferated in India.

From ancient times  Brahmins are dedicated to the study of the Vedas, Philosophy, Teaching, Astrology and Medical science, spreading the message of Hinduism, being advisers to kings and Governments and so forth.

विराट हास्य-व्यंग्य कवि सम्मेलन 12 को टाऊन हॉल में / सर्व ब्राह्मण महासभा का कार्यक्रम 

नेहरु, इंदिरा, राजीव
जम्मू-कश्मीर में आए महीनों हो गए थे, एक बात अक्सर दिमाग में खटकती थी कि अभी तक नेहरू के खानदान का कोई क्यों नहीं मिला, जबकि हमने किताबों में पढ़ा था कि वह कश्मीरी पंडित थे�...

Points to consider for Brahmin

Definition Hindu Brahmin

A person is said to a brahmin if he is born to a brahmin family but there is more to the “definition” than just this inheritance by birth. Varna classification clearly states that the aforesaid condition is the only possible scenario for being a brahmin but the sacred texts and religious books have some other stories to tell.

A brahmin kid needs to fulfil some standard conditions and rituals and thereafter he is allowed to join in the social status after str...

Indian music, has it’s   origin in the Vedas, Sama Veda in particular. In fact the arts of music and dance are classified as ‘ Gandharva Veda ‘- the Veda of celestial musicians and singers. Shiva plays ‘Dhamaru’ (drums), Krishna  plays  'Venu’ (flute) and Saraswati the goddess of learning plays the ‘Veena’ (stringed instrument). These are the classical Indian musical instruments. Evolution and adoption have added several new types of instruments in all three categories of ...

I N D U S T R Y

Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861-1962) who coined the phrase ‘ Industrialize or perish’, and who as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of the princely state of Mysore, was responsible for starting up several industries, in the early twentieth century, is considered a

   Sir MV

Although the Brahmin community has  produced  thousands of
Engineers and Managers, it has only a few big Industrialists.

  Noteworthy  Industrialists   and   Industrial  houses

  Kir...

Patriots, Thinkers, Freedom fighters

Bal Gangadhar Tilak  
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Motilal Nehru
Subrahmanya Bharathi
Veer Savarkar

Special honorees

Vijayalakshmi Pandit – President, UN General Assembly.

E. M.S. Namboodaripad – First democratically elected communist Chief Minister.

Recipients of the highest Civilian award - Bharat Ratna

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari  1954  
Sir C.V.Raman 1954
Dr Sarvapalli   Radhakrishnan  1954
S...

Jnanadeva  
Marathi. Poet and saint. 13^th century.

Vidyapati
Mythili. Poet. 14^th century.

Eknath
Marathi. Poet and  saint. 16^th century.  

Modern Literature

In recent times, especially in the preceding two centuries, hundreds of authors and thousands of works, in all the major Indian languages, have enriched the Indian literary firmament. More information will be included in future updates, after  complete research.

However, for starters, are included  the names of authors wh...

s c i e n c e

  Architecture, Astronomy, Medicine and Surgery, Metallurgy and Mathematics were in advanced stages of development, right from the Vedic period. Much of the documentation at the famous universities of Nalanda, Takshashila and other places of learning were irrevocably lost during the alien onslaughts. After Indian Independence from Britain in 1947, resurrection is taking place on a massive scale, and contemporary scientists hail from all sections of the Indian Society.

Som...

their first     “Thread ceremonies”,   These are the ‘Sandhya Vandana’ offered at dusk 
and dawn, and Madhyanhika offered at noon. 

 The sacred mantra of Gayatri is recited at these times.  Devata pooja is
performed in the morning and evening.

Omkara mantra

OM

AUM

Harappa-Seal                     ...

The practice of Religion

Bhakti Marga, Gnana Marga and Yoga Marga,

are the three paths (Devotion, Knowledge and Yoga) for god realization, which is the ultimate aim of the Hindu religion. All Brahminical teachings and writings lead to one of these paths. One is free to choose the path depending upon his or her intellect, inclination, or inner urge. Whereas the Gnana and Yoga margas may call for high degree of learning and discipline, the Bhakti Marga or the path of devotion and love is w...

Swami Vivekananda
1863 - 1902

Swami Vivekananda, who was born as Narendra, at Calcutta in 1863 was the favorite disciple and chosen heir of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. At an early age, he came under the influence of Sri Ramakrishna, and took ‘Sanyasa’. After the passing away of his guru, Vivekananda traveled the length and breadth of India, mostly by bare foot teaching universal brotherhood of man, and Vedanta philosophy. Swami Vivekananda represented India at the C...

In this period the mass of material generated was summarized in the form of Sutras (rule in verse form expressed in brief but technical language). Here, critical attitude in philosophy developed. Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Vaisesika and Nyaya schools were born. 

Scholastic period. Also dating from A.D 200

By this time the Sutras had become complex and unintelligible. It was impossible to comprehend them without expert commentaries.

Great names of, Bhaskara, Jayanta, Kumarila Bha...

Rishis  and  Gotras

  Rishi means a sage. The Vedas were revealed to them and the respective hymns  stand in their names. Seven Rishis (Saptarshi) are recognized as the mind born sons of the creator Brahma.  The ’Satapatabrahmana’ gives their names as,

Brahmin sages, where the bravest warriors and the most pious priests live."  (Arthur A Macdonell. A history of Sanskrit literature).

  Historically, Brahmin philosophers and priests have played a key role in defining and giving me...

  The religion of the Vedic period is called ‘Sanatana Dharma’ (ageless and timeless moral and religious duty), which later came to be called Hinduism.

E p i c  M y t h o l o g y

Of later origin than the Vedas and the Upanishads are the great Epics   Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita. Ramayana and Mahabharata celebrate the legendary actions of their respective heroes, Rama (Ramachandra) and Krishna who appear as mortal men and considered as incarnations of lord Vishnu. The Bhagavadgita is a small but most popular part of the Mahabharata. It is the subject of numerous commentaries by scholars both...

Great names from the Vedic period.

The three Acharyas, Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhwa have written commentaries on the following ten Upanishads.

Isaavaasya Upanishad. Kenopanishad. and Kathopanishad. 
Prashna, Mundaka and Mandukya Upanishads. 
Taittereeya Upanishad and Aitareya Upanishad. 
Chaandogya Upanishad. 
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.

Brihadaaranyaka is the biggest Upanishad. This Upanishad discusses the nature of the Soul (Aatman) and describes it as ‘ that which cannot be described’. This is it’s ‘neti neti�...

This Veda is named after a Rishi by name Atharvan, who brought to light these Mantras. Many types of Mantras to ward off evil and hardship and for destruction of ones enemies are contained here. This Veda has mantras that pertain to gods not mentioned in the other Vedas, also hymns dealing with Creation. Brahma who supervises Yajnas, is representative of Atharva Veda. This Veda has 5977 verses 

There are different sets of priests for each of the first three Vedas. Those who specialize in...

The word ‘yaj’ means worship and the word ‘yajur’ means sacrificial worship. Yajur - Veda gives a practical shape to the verses of the Rig-Veda, and helps actual performance of the Yajnas by using the hymns and mantras of the Rig-Veda. This Veda has 1975 verses.

The Rig-Veda Samhita (collection) consists of 1017 hymns (Mantras), covering a total of about 10,589 verses, in praise of gods. (Devas). It begins and ends with a hymn to Agni (god of fire).

The Vedas and Upanishads also contain verses of universal appeal. Some examples:

" Ano Bhadraaha Kritao Yantu Vishvataha."

" Let noble thoughts come to us from all directions"

"Om Sahanau vavatu, sahanau bhunaktu 
Sahaveeryam karavavahai
 Tejasvina vadheetamastu, ...

H e r i t a g e

The Brahminic concepts and practices have deep roots going back to 6000 B.C called the Vedic period. It was during this period that the priestly class exerted their greatest influence on society. Animal sacrifice was an important form of worshipping gods. The sacrificial ceremonies that became elaborate, demanded special training for the priestly class. The ‘Yajna kartru’ (the head of the family who performed the Yajna) who might be a king or a Brahmin house - holder ha...

The scriptures do not say that this class is superior  or that class is inferior. Heredity as a caste marker is of much later origin and thousands of castes have proliferated in India.

From ancient times  Brahmins are dedicated to the study of the Vedas, Philosophy, Teaching, Astrology and Medical science, spreading the message of Hinduism, being advisers to kings and Governments and so forth.

विराट हास्य-व्यंग्य कवि सम्मेलन 12 को टाऊन हॉल में / सर्व ब्राह्मण महासभा का कार्यक्रम