the highest caste of the Hindu social structure
in Hinduism, a member of the priestly caste (which is one of the highest).
A caste of Hindu society whose members are by tradition priests and scholars.
The priests of Hinduism; the highest of the social castes.
A member of the priestly caste, the highest caste in Hindu society.
Member of highest Indian cast. Hindu priest. In Sanatan Sikh thinking irrespective of caste a person who knows of Brahm.
a male member of the highest caste.
A person belonging to the priestly caste.
Brahman, Brahmana The first of the four varnas, the principal social groupings from which priests are drawn. Some writers, rather confusingly, use the spelling Brahman and the meaning only become clear in context. See also Brahman and Brahma
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family); "a Boston Brahman"
a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas; "originally all brahmans were priests"
the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category
a member of the Hindu priestly caste
a twice-born worshipper of the Sun God (Savitar) and not all Hindus are twice born
learned or priestly caste
(a.k.a. brahman) the traditional upper-caste Hindus. Originated from Brahman in in Sanskrit meaning "absolute" or the "infinite spirit" of Lord Brahma. [ more
pious and learned person traditionally assigned duties of worship, performing rites and rituals, teaching, etc. One of the four castes of the ancient Indian social system.
a learned person of the first of the four Varnas ( now commonly referred to as castes) responsible for preserving sacred lore, Vedic teachings and the performance of rites.
A teacher, a member of the highest order in Vedic society according to the occupational divisions.
Upper caste Hindus of India
Member of the priestly caste in Hinduism.
As the first caste of Hindu society, Brahmins have the responsibility for maintaining and communicating cultural tradition. From among their members come priests, scholars and teachers.
The priestly caste of the four castes in the Hindu Society.
The most superior caste in Hindus. The members are supposed to dedicate their lives to the cultivation of spirituality and spiritual study, and God Realization.
A follower of Brahmanism.
a term used to indicate the priest class
the highest of the four Indian Castes at the time of Shakyamuni. They served Brahma, his offering, the keepers of the Vedas, i.e. priestly.
not to be confused with Brahman (see above). The priestly class, highest of the four division in ancient Hindu society; strictly speaking, one who knows and repeats Vedas, e.g. Siddhartha and his family.
'priestly' class in the Hindu social system
The highest caste, traditionally priests, teachers and scholars See also: Caste, Pandit, Twice born
in the Hindu caste system the highest ranking of the four varnas, responsible for performing priestly functions, studying and teaching the Vedas, and acting as advisors to rulers.
