WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Vedic-and post-Vedic Indian subcontinent, Brahmins were designated as the priestly class, serving as priests (purohit, pandit, or pujari) and spiritual teachers (guru or acharya). The other three varnas are the Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.

Detailed explanation-2: -Brahmins are the highest ranking caste group and are the top of the varna system above Kshatriyas, Vaisyas and Sudras. Brahmins have traditionally been priests, either in temples or to particular families and have traditionally been better educated, held high positions and had land and money.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Brahmins held the most power in Hindu society, they were priests, otherwise known as the spiritual and intellectual leaders of the society.

Detailed explanation-4: -At the top of the caste system were the Brahmin. These were the priests and they held a tremendous amount of power over everybody. There were the only ones who could both study and teach the Vedas, the holy text.

Detailed explanation-5: -At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and are believed to have come from Brahma’s head.