Brahmin
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Brahmin is a varna within the Hindu society. In Vedic- and post-Vedic Indian subcontinent, Brahmins were designated as the priestly class as they served as priests (purohit, pandit, or pujari) and spiritual teachers (guru or acharya). The other three varnas are the Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.
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See also
- Vedic priesthood
- Brahmavarta
- List of Brahmins
- List of Brahmin dynasties and states
- 1st Brahman Regiment and 3rd Brahman Regiment
- Brahmin Tamil
- Historical Vedic religion
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