Talk:Brahmin

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The article as it stands reads as if there is no basis to the brahmins as an endogamous caste group, which is clearly nonsense. All genetic analyses show that brahmins show significantly more proximity to each other than to regional and other caste groups. The article ought to be revised to reflect this point. If a Tamil brahmin is closer to a Punjabi brahmin than a Punjabi brahmin is to a Punjabi khatri, then this clearly shows that brahmins are a genetic endogamous group and that the history of India reflects that brahmins had a hereditary status and were held separate from people who merely learned or practised some portion of a religious praxis, or held allegiance to a religious corpus. Indeed, genetic tests connnect brahmins together and give the lie to the claim that being a brahmin was merely a vocational choice within the framework of Indian culture. The article is misleading and seems to imply that there is no such thing as an inherited brahmin caste genetic heritage, when this is demonstrably false. Zubedar (talk) 00:44, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please note that we don't mention genetics in caste articles as per WP:CONSENSUS! Ekdalian (talk) 05:51, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect Khandal has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wik.ipedia.Pro:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 August 17 § Khandal until a consensus is reached. Paradoctor (talk) 20:55, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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'Origin and History'

It seems likely that Kannauj and Middle country was the place of origin of majority of migrating Brahmins throughout the medieval centuries. Coming from Kannauj is a frequent claim among Brahmins of Gujrat in areas distant from Madhyadesha or Ganges heartland.

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'Origin and history'

It seems likely that Kanyakubja and Middle country was the place of origin of majority of migrating Brahmins throughout the medieval centuries. Coming from Kannauj is a frequent claim among Brahmins in areas distant from Madhyadesha or Ganges heartland. 2409:4089:BE4D:50A2:0:0:2D4B:6C00 (talk) 13:40, 22 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: Kanyakubja redirects to Kannauj anyways, and also please provide a reason for removing Brahmins of Gujrat Bunnypranav (talk) 09:39, 31 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Branhminism has been used to oppress people from other caste group. 116.75.98.65 (talk) 16:48, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Bowler the Carmine | talk 17:45, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]