Brahmins in Sacred Texts: Evolution from Ritual Priests to Spiritual Seekers
The Brahmin, as a concept, has deep roots in Hindu sacred texts, spanning from the Vedas and Upanishads to the epics and Puranas. The term “Brahmin” (ब्राह्मण) originates from “Brahman,” which signifies the ultimate reality or the supreme cosmic principle in Hindu philosophy. However, in a socio-religious sense, Brahmins are traditionally considered the priestly and…