Pramāṇa · Search · About · API

Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s2.280

Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s2.280

Language
English

v2.c4.s2.280

1. Brahman (neut.) denotes the priestly class as opposed to the warrior class and the people (Kṣatra and Viś). The term is found in the Atharvaveda,¹ and repeatedly later on.² For the position, etc., of this class, see Brāhmaṇa.