Pushkarna Brahmin in India


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Introduction / History

Brahmins are the highest of the four varna (caste groups), and they speak many different languages wherever they live in South Asia. There has never been a comprehensive analysis of all the different types and subgroups of Brahmins. But we know there are subgroups, including the Pushkarna Brahmins who live in West Bengal, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. They speak Marwari as their primary language. They once lived in Sindh, now part of Pakistan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Traditionally in the varna system Brahmins are considered as priests, but a temple priest is a lowly position that no Pushkarna Brahmin family wants their sons to aspire towards. Rather, there is strong pressure for higher education, particularly in computer science and engineering. Pushkarna Brahmins have a strong work ethic and are often leaders, whether politically, intellectually, spiritually or socially.


What Are Their Beliefs?

In some cases, Brahmin subgroups are defined by their theological distinctions such as Madhva Brahmins, who are defined by their dualist theology, though everyone does not actually hold those beliefs. However, many Brahmin castes are made up of people who adhere to all the various philosophical and theological options espoused by modern Hindus, including hard core secularists and atheists. One can never predict what an individual Brahmin might believe or disbelieve!

Most Brahmins respect the ancient (and many not-so-ancient) traditions of their forefathers. Some work to synthesize modern science and Hindu beliefs and practices. Few today have seriously studied, let alone memorized, the ancient Vedas; but one is more likely to find a person knowledgeable about the Vedas and other Hindu texts and teachings among Brahmins than among any non-Brahmin caste group.


What Are Their Needs?

There is a deep aversion to religious propaganda among Pushkarna Brahmins, and Christians are stereotypically propagandists. The trappings of Christianity are hugely problematic for Brahmins. Christ's ambassadors need to approach Brahmins in a loving, respectful way. It is vital for those who go to Brahmins to build genuine relationships; they must pray for Brahmin friends, and eventually pray with Brahmin friends. We must focus on Christ himself as a living person, and on the almighty God who was revealed by Christ as a loving father.


Prayer Points

Pray that the few Brahmin-background believers would exhibit the fruit of the Holy Spirit with those they meet so Christ will be honored and held in high esteem by these influential Hindus. Pray for the eyes of Pushkarna Brahmin hearts to be open to Jesus Christ. Pray for Christ to reveal himself to Brahmin leaders through dreams, visions and the Bible. Pray for Holy Spirit-directed Christ-followers to go to Pushkarna Brahmin communities. Pray for a movement to Christ to emerge among every Brahmin community in India.


Scripture Prayers for the Brahmin Pushkarna in India.


References

http://www.pushkarnabrahmin.in/2013/12/about-pushkarna-or-pushtikar-brahmans.html


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People Name General Brahmin Pushkarna
People Name in Country Brahmin Pushkarna
Natural Name Pushkarna Brahmin
Alternate Names Bikaner; Brahman Terai; Brahmin Terai; Jaisalmer; Jodhpur; Marwari; Pushkarna Brahman; Pushkarna Brahmin; Sharma; ब्रामिन, पुष्कारना
Population this Country 102,000
Population all Countries 102,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
PeopleID3 19971
ROP3 Code 115751
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 5
Largest States
Rajasthan
94,000
West Bengal
2,700
Gujarat
2,400
Maharashtra
2,100
Delhi
200
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 5
  Rajasthan 94,000
  West Bengal 2,700
  Gujarat 2,400
  Maharashtra 2,100
  Delhi 200
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (31,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
Marwari (India)
42,000
Wagdi
3,600
Gujarati
2,300
Dhundari
1,400
Shekhawati
1,300
Bengali
700
Saraiki
100
Primary Language Hindi (31,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
  Marwari (India) 42,000
  Wagdi 3,600
  Gujarati 2,300
  Dhundari 1,400
  Shekhawati 1,300
  Bengali 700
  Saraiki 100
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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