brahmin - Meaning in Marathi

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brahmin - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of brahmin in English

Brahmin noun

1. any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding

   Synonyms

   Bos indicus, Brahma, Brahma, Brahman, Brahman, Brahmin, Brahmin

brahmin noun

1. the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category

   Synonyms

   brahman, brahman

2. a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas

   Synonyms

   brahman, brahman

   Example

   • "originally all brahmans were priests"
3. a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)

   Synonyms

   brahman, brahman

   Example

   • "a Boston brahman"

Description

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.

ब्राह्मण हा वैदिक हिंदू धर्मातील चातुर्वर्णांपैकी एक वर्ण व जात आहे.

Also see "Brahmin" on Wikipedia

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