My doctor is an Indian Brahman and I do not know what that
means.
2007-03-15 03:09:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not Brahman, it's Brahmin. They are the highest caste in the traditional Hindu caste system. They are reputed to be the most learned and generally are the priests in a society.
2007-03-15 03:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by lotusmoon01 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Does it matter?
In simple language, Brahmans (or Brahmins) are the people who volunteered to take the responsibility of spreading the education and awareness among the masses. Though they were not part of the ruling groups, they have influenced India more than any other single group. Most of the time this group stood against the tyrants and dictators.
2007-03-15 08:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by Smart Indian 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Indian Priest Caste
2007-03-15 03:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
According to Srimad Bhagwat Geeta, a Brahmin believes in equality of every living being.
2007-03-15 12:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by Sari 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋