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Can a Brahmin boy marry a vaishya girl?
Well, in India, of course they can. Our constitution allows any guy from any community to marry any girl from any other community and vice versa. It’s legal. And has been so for 71 years.
Is Brahmin worth the money?
“They are worth the money and I will continue to repurchase. I am not an avid Brahmin customer but I do have one bag from them that is about 15 years old and you would never know it! They hold up extremely well so while they are high end on price, you definitely get that in quality.”
Are Brahmin handbags heavy?
Its a heavy very nice quality leather bag. I note the weight as I have it full and its super heavy empty and when full its heavy so not a light weight purse by any means. The leather is stiffer not soft which means it will last longer wont scratch as easy but will take time to break in.
How do Brahmins make their living?
As in earlier times, most Brahmins actually made their living from work associated with the lower castes, including agriculture, stone-cutting, or working in the service industries. In some cases, such work precludes the Brahmin in question from carrying out priestly duties, however.
What activities are forbidden to Brahmins according to the Manusmriti?
Activities that are forbidden to Brahmins according to the Manusmriti include making weapons, butchering animals, making or selling poisons, trapping wildlife, and other jobs associated with death.
What is the correct way to spell Brahmin?
Pronunciation: “BRAH-mihn”. Alternate Spellings: Brahman, Brahmana. Examples: “Some people believe that the Buddha himself, Siddharta Gautama, was a member of a Brahmin family. This may be true; however, his father was a king, which usually aligns with the Kshatriya (warrior/prince) caste instead.”.
What were the jobs of Brahmins in the 1600s?
For example, some were warriors, merchants, architects, carpet-makers, and even farmers. As late as the reign of the Maratha Dynasty, in the 1600s to 1800s CE, members of the Brahmin caste served as government administrators and military leaders, occupations more typically associated with the Kshatriya.