Brahmins Vs Dalits..a Development analysis.

Brahmins Vs Dalits.an analysis.  By Sivaji.UT news team.

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How many Brahmin castes are there in India?

• Saraswat Brahmins
• Bhatt Brahmins
• Brahmbhatt Brahmins
• Kanyakubja Brahmins
• Saryupareen Brahmins
• Maithil Brahmins
• Gaur Brahmins
• Shakaldwipi Brahmins
• Gharwali Brahmins
• Kumaoni Brahmins
• Smartha Brahmins
• Iyengar Brahmins
• Iyer Brahmins
• Madhwa Brahmins
• Deshastha Brahmins
• Konkanastha Brahmins
• Havyaka Brahmins
• Shivalli Brahmins
• Kota Brahmins
• Telugu Brahmins
• Tamil Brahmins
• Namboothiri Brahmins
• Vaidiki Brahmins
• Niyogi Brahmins
• Audichya Brahmins
• Tyagi Brahmins
• Sanadhya Brahmins
• Jijhotiya Brahmins
• Mohyal Brahmins.

2)Other Brahmins.

List of Brahmin Communities

Here is a list of Brahmin communities from different parts of India:

1. Tamil Brahmin

1. _Iyer_

2. _Iyengar_

3. _Sri Vaishnava_

4. _Madhwa_

5. _Smarta_

2. Telugu Brahmin

1. _Vaidiki_

2. _Niyogi_

3. _Smartha_

4. _Madhwa_

5. _Sri Vaishnava_

3. Kannada Brahmin

1. _Madhwa_

2. _Smartha_

3. _Sri Vaishnava_

4. _Deshastha Madhwa_

5. _Kundapur Madhwa_

4. Marathi Brahmin

1. _Deshastha_

2. _Karhade_

3. _Konkanastha_

4. _Goud Saraswat_

5. _Chitpavan_

5. Gujarati Brahmin

1. _Nagar_

2. _Modh_

3. _Brahmbhatt_

4. _Anavil_

5. _Sapru_

6. Bengali Brahmin

1. _Rarhi_

2. _Barendra_

3. _Vaidya_

4. _Moulik_

5. _Sakta_

7. North Indian Brahmin

1. _Gaur_

2. _Tyagi_

3. _Kanyakubja_

4. _Bhumihar_

5. _Saryupareen_

8. Kashmiri Brahmin

1. _Kashmiri Pandit_

2. _Bakshi_

3. _Kaul_

4. _Dhar_

5. _Raina_

9. Rajasthani Brahmin

1. _Gaur_

2. _Tyagi_

3. _Kanyakubja_

4. _Bhumihar_

5. _Pushkarna_

10. Other Brahmin Communities

1. _Saraswat_

2. _Goud Saraswat_

3. _Chitpavan_

4. _Deshastha_

5. _Madhwa_

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HOW MANY Dalits,/SC /ST CASTE ARE IN INDIA ?

Sc..1108

St..    744

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QUALITIES OF BRAHMINS.

1) Brahmins never considered anyone as a Vermin.

2)For a very long time in history, Brahmin was weak, supported, and nurtured by power centers of society. 

3)A typical representation of brahmin was with a begging bowl. That ain't an oppressor look!

4)However, one should not brush aside the glory truth that happened in many pockets of India. We can discuss about it from the perspective of Brahminism!

5)The obligation of a brahmin to Untouchability:

Brahmins perform mantra, and Tantra rituals to maintain certain spiritual aspects of Hinduism, Like the temple, Yagnas, etc.

 And Sudhi is a very much important part of such a process.

6)Sudhi(Cleanliness) does not mean just physical cleanliness. It also means cleaning once prana, Aura, and Bootha (Fundamental element). It is quite an elaborate process. 

7)Hence brahmins are asked to abstain from touching anyone apart from people who are involved in the process.

8) Deterioration of this process became the root of “untouchability”.

Who is untouchable in the process?..

1)Brahmins... 2)Others...

Both are not touching each other's.

9)Till today you can notice in the state of Kerala where temple priests would not touch the devotees while giving prasad. He would drop it about 15 cm away from the devotee's hands.

Oppression & Exploitation in India:

10)India is not always a black-and-white story, westerners get confused with its greyness.

Oppression & Exploitation happens up until recent times in every part of India to almost all sections of society. 

11)Historically Brahmins carried knowledge and Vaishyas carried the money where ever they go, hence hardly get affected.

12) While others, typically Kshatriyas & Shudras whose respect is restricted to the land they lived and the lifestyle they sustain. The moment they migrate for poverty or a different reason, they would be subjugated to oppression.

13)Nadars are one classic example. This is one proud hard-working community of Tirunelveli. But they migrated to many neighboring regions, esp Trivandrum state in search of work and wealth. There they were oppressed and treated badly by Kerala locals. While on their home turf they were one of those respected communities.

14)So the gory oppression is rooted in poverty and exploitation. While the conservative Hindu way of life, misunderstandings, and largely exploitative mentality sustained the oppression from generation to generation. This is a hidden truth. 

15)The caste problem is not the American Race problem or middle world Slave problem. But a socio-economical exploitation problem that happens even to this day!

16)Who are Dalits: or Depressed class or Untouchables ?

Dalit is an umbrella term used for communities who lost their social structure due to many reasons. (including but not limited to local migrations due to natural calamities, poverty, or loss in war) These are the community who were exploited and treated very badly in the society.

17)And most brahmins, in the past just joined the foray with the larger social trend. But as a philosophy, there is nothing for a brahmin to treat Dalits any different that any other caste/ community.

18) Modern Brahmin is largely urban crowd and do not practice any such oppression.

19)Examples of Dalits:

Even today Narikuravas, a gypsy community in Tamilnadu is treated badly.

 They are not given respect even in Movies by the so-called rationalist. This is not anything to do with Brahminism. But a sad reality of society by in large.

The same is the true story of the Romanies or Gypsies of Europe. They are treated so bad till today in Europe.

20)So the Brahmins alone are not responsible in distancing themselves with Untouchables and the major is other richclass people only deep routed the same.

(By.Karthik..)Bangalore.

Brahmin Food Vs DALIT Foods.

1)

Let us take an example of Beef/Bull/Cow.

Products of Cow/Bull.

Vegetarian Foods.

1)Milk..(white colour blood)

2)Buttermilk

3)Curd

4)Ghee

5)Urine 

6)Cow dung(excretia)

Non.vegetarian Low Caste food.

1)Beef meat

2)Bones

3)Liver

4)Intestine(botty)

5)Skin/hide..(for making Jackets,purse,shoes,and drums)

Cow is a herbivores animal. Drinking it's white blood(milk) is considered as Vegetarians.

But eating the flesh is considered as Nonvegetarans.

Whether this philosophy is correct ?

2) Egg and Fish.

Almost  all the community people are eating eggs. Brahmins also eat egg. 

In many parts of India brahmins are eating fish and they call it as a Sea flower.(Kolkotta,Mumbai,Chennai.etc)

Dalits are eating both but with low cost fish only.

What are the major similarities and asimilarities between brahmins and dalits?

1)The Discipline Explained:-

A)You don’t find Brahmins coming to first day first show of a new movie. 

Whereas,

Dalits always wanted to watch on the first day itself new movie.

B)You don’t find brahmins doing hero worship of the cine stars. 

Where as 

Dalits will go for a procession with Bandset and dance.

C)You don’t find Brahmins squandering their earnings in TASMAC.

Whereas

Others/Dalits spend most of the time in TASMAC.

D)You also don’t find Brahmins wasting their time in worshipping a political leaders and do their work.

Whereas

Dalits works for Political leaders like servants and slaves.

E) Most brahmins will go to schools,colleges.

Focus, on Discipline and Education with Ethics make Brahmins to reach Top and anyone can follow this path sincerely and reach.

Whereas

Some Dalits will go to schools and will become drop outs.

F) Houses/land..Most of the brahmins will have houses nearer to temples/schools and mostly temple lands.

 Dalits also have free DC land/house but far away from Temples and Schools.

G) Food..

Brahmins eat simple food or temple food..ies low cost foods.

Dalits also eats low cost beef,intestine,or ragi flours or wheat roti.

H)Marriages.

Brahmin will conduct marriages and will become debtors.That's why now a days they are ready to give their daughters to any one who have good earnings including SC.STs.

I) Dressing pattern.

Brahmins wear simple dress only.

Dalits also wear simple dress only.

(2)Myth Busting:-

1. It is Brahmins who are denied the Right to Rule. Example Parasuram defeated kings but was prevented from ruling the kingdom and he had to donate it to Kashyapa who installed Kshatriya Kings. 
2. Drona couldn’t throne Ashwathama as King of 1/2 Panchali Kingdom, he was just paid Tax Share only.
3. If a God is born as a Brahmin, he is denied the status of God in temple worship. You don’t find temples of Parasurama or Vamana due to this. Brahmins can worship but don’t become worship able, they are just respected for their wisdom and ethics - that’s it
4. Vedas are taught to all varnas & Yagnonhaveed (Poonool) was worn by all varnas. What was taken out from last 2 varna is the right to teach others Vedas. Due to invasion non Brahmin Caste stopped Veda Learning & Wearing Yagnobhaveed (Poonool) and the propaganda that Brahmin denied education has started by Politicians
5. Brahmins were the first to rise and protect the rights of other community people. Ambhadkar is a Brahmin teacher who adapted Bhima Rao and gave his Sur Name and gave him life and we started calling him Ambhadkar instead of his real name. But politicians hide Brahmin Contributions completely from public and make this divide and create these questions.

What Dalits must learn?

1)In Education we must go to the Top.

2)In employement also we must earn more?

3)We have to shift or migrate to Cities to do bigger business.

4)We should avoid our spendings to TASMAC.

5)Cleanliness to be given Priority.

6)We must choose Respectable posts than servant posts.Like Doctor,Teacher,IAS,IPS,IRS,IFS, Class I and Class II.

From B. R. Ambedkar's perspective, the path to the upliftment of Dalits was not based on charity or waiting for society to change. He emphasized self-respect, education, organization, and constitutional democracy.

His core principles can be summarized as:

@1)Educate – Gain knowledge through school, higher education, professional training, and lifelong learning. Ambedkar believed education was the most powerful tool to break caste oppression.

@2)Agitate – Organize peaceful, constitutional movements to demand equal rights, oppose discrimination, and ensure laws are implemented. For Ambedkar, "agitate" meant democratic and lawful struggle, not violence.

@3)Organize – Build strong community organizations, student groups, labor unions, women's organizations, and social institutions to work collectively rather than individually.

@4)Economic independence – Develop skills, pursue entrepreneurship, own businesses where possible, and seek stable employment. Ambedkar believed political rights are strengthened by economic security.

@5)Political participation – Vote, contest elections, engage in public debate, and ensure representation in democratic institutions.

@6)Reject caste hierarchy – Ambedkar argued that caste is fundamentally incompatible with equality and urged people to reject practices that reinforce caste discrimination.

@7)Promote fraternity – While firmly opposing discrimination, he also emphasized building a society based on liberty, equality, and fraternity, where all citizens are treated with equal dignity.

@8)Women's empowerment – Ambedkar consistently argued that the progress of a community depends on the progress of its women, making girls' education and women's rights essential.

@9)Constitutional methods – After helping draft the Constitution, Ambedkar urged citizens to pursue social change through democratic institutions, law, and constitutional means.

@10)Cultivate self-respect – He believed freedom begins with dignity and confidence, encouraging people to reject notions of inferiority imposed by caste.

One of Ambedkar's most enduring messages remains:

"Educate, Agitate, Organize."

He viewed these as mutually reinforcing: education builds awareness, organization builds collective strength, and democratic action helps secure lasting social change.

These ideas continue to influence many Ambedkarite movements today, alongside efforts focused on education, legal rights, economic advancement, and social equality.

Final....

A practical strategy for Dalit youth in 2026, inspired by the ideas of B. R. Ambedkar, can focus on building knowledge, economic strength, leadership, and community institutions.

1. Become highly skilled

Learn English and your regional language well.

Develop digital skills such as AI tools, coding, data analysis, cybersecurity, or digital marketing.

Prepare for government jobs, or build skills for private-sector careers and entrepreneurship.

2. Build financial independence.

Save and invest regularly.

Learn personal finance.

Start small businesses or freelance work if possible.

Form community business networks and cooperatives.

3. Prioritize higher education

Pursue degrees in fields with strong opportunities, such as engineering, medicine, law, teaching, finance, and public administration.

Use scholarships and government schemes available to eligible students.

4. Build leadership

Join debate clubs, student organizations, NGOs, and local civic bodies.

Improve public speaking, writing, and communication.

Mentor younger students.

5. Use technology effectively

Learn AI tools for productivity.

Create educational YouTube channels, podcasts, or blogs.

Verify information before sharing it to avoid misinformation.

6. Know your constitutional rights

Study the Constitution, reservation policies, and anti-discrimination laws.

Learn how to access legal aid and government welfare schemes when needed.

7. Strengthen community networks

Organize career guidance sessions.

Share books, notes, and job information.

Help students prepare for competitive exams.

8. Promote equality through constitutional means

Stand against discrimination using lawful and peaceful methods.

Work with people from all communities who support equality and social justice.

9. Take care of health

Exercise regularly.

Pay attention to mental well-being.

Avoid addiction and habits that can limit long-term opportunities.

10. Think long-term

Set goals over 5–10 years:

Become professionals, entrepreneurs, civil servants, judges, professors, scientists, journalists, artists, and elected representatives.

Build institutions—schools, coaching centers, businesses, libraries, and charitable trusts—that benefit future generations.

A possible 10-year vision.

Every family has at least one graduate.

More youth qualify for UPSC, State PSC, banking, SSC, and other competitive exams.

More community-owned businesses create jobs.

Higher representation in technology, academia, media, law, and public service.

Stronger local organizations that promote education, legal awareness, and economic opportunity.

This approach aligns closely with Ambedkar's emphasis on "Educate, Agitate, Organize" while adapting it to today's opportunities in technology, entrepreneurship, and democratic participation. It focuses on strengthening individual capabilities and community institutions through lawful, inclusive, and constructive action.

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