HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Brahmin
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Kshatriyas
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Vaishyas
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Sudra
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Brahmin Varna consists of priests, and individuals of this specific Varna are separated into sub-castes called gotras.
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 Brahmans are divided into 10 main territorial divisions, five of which are associated with the north and five with the south. The northern group consists of Sarasvati, Gauda, Kannauj, Maithil, and Utkal Brahmans, and the southern group comprises Maharashtra, Andhra, Dravida, Karnata, and Malabar Brahmans.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hindu priests are known to perform prayer services, often referred to as puja. Priests are identified as pandits or pujaris amongst the devotees.
Detailed explanation-5: -The seven major Brahmin Gotras take the names of the saints whose lineages they represent: Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Bhradwaja, Gautama, Atri, Vasishta and Kashyapa.