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| '''Anti-Brahmanism''' is hostility toward or prejudice against ]s |
'''Anti-Brahmanism''' is hostility toward or prejudice against ]s as a religious, or ethnic, which can range from individual hatred to institutionalized attempts to vilify Brahmins. | ||
| Organized anti-Brahmanism is a relatively new phonemonon in India. It arose during the British period, sometimes promoted by the government. Today several organization both inside India and outside are actively involved in promoting anti-Brahmanism. | |||
| Anti-Brahmin sentiments are sometimes encountered in: | |||
| * ] and ], among ] activists | |||
| Anti-Brahmanism must be distinguished from the opposition to the view that the Brahmins are inherently superior. Buddhism, while opposing Brahmin superiority, was never opposed to Brahmins; in fact a majority of the well-known Buddhist authors (Nagarjuan, Buddhaghosa etc.) were Brahmin. While modern Sikh institutions, influenced by the British sponsored ] movement, tend to anti-Brahmin, the Sikh institutions during the life-time of the Gurus actually relied on support of Brahmins. | |||
| * ], among ] nationalist movements like the ] | |||
| * ], ], among groups like the ] | |||
| Anti-brahminism is often encountered in these regions. It should be noted that anti-Brahminism is often supported by organizations which are opposed to Hinduism or India. | |||
| * Maharashtra (] etc.): The anti-Brahmin ] attacked ] in Jan. 2004.(). Some of the ] Dalit and missionary groups are also based in Maharashtra. | |||
| * Tamilnadu: (] etc.). Tamilnadu is home to one of the oldest anti-Brahmin ] movement. As a result of this movement, a significant fraction of Tamil brahmins have migrated outside of Tamilnadu or even overseas. | |||
| * Punjab: The ] movement sponsored by the British government to create a pool from which loyal soldiers can be recruited. Punjab is home to ] ]s who are generally strongly anti-Brahmin. The movement still received considerable support from overseas groups. | |||
| * Eastern India: Successful proselytization by overseas organized have created a region where anti-Brahmanism flourishes. | |||
| Justification of anti-Brahmanism has now been incorporated in the curriculum of some states in India, and many intellectuals feel comfortable with anti-Brahmanism. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| '''Some of these sample links are broadly critical of Hinduism, and not only of Brahmins.''' | |||
| Here are some example of vilification of the Brahmins. Most of these documents have been prepared by individuals supported by overseas organizations. | |||
| Some critics of Brahmanism focus on Brahmins' historical exploitation of other groups, and contemporary caste disparities: | |||
| * (allegations of historical anti-Dalit exploitation by Bramhins) * (suggests that "Brahminists" are responsible for a wide variety of so-called Indian human rights abuses) | |||
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| Other critics link Brahmanism with Hindu nationalism or the Indian government: | |||
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| * (suggests that the Indian government is Brahmin-dominated, and has ignored development issues) | |||
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| * inspired by ] | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| * Politics and Social Conflict in South India, the Non-Brahman Movement and Tamil Separatism, 1916-1929. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1969. By Prof. Eugene Irschik | * Politics and Social Conflict in South India, the Non-Brahman Movement and Tamil Separatism, 1916-1929. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1969. By Prof. Eugene Irschik | ||
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Revision as of 01:50, 11 April 2006
Anti-Brahmanism is hostility toward or prejudice against Brahmins as a religious, or ethnic, which can range from individual hatred to institutionalized attempts to vilify Brahmins.
Organized anti-Brahmanism is a relatively new phonemonon in India. It arose during the British period, sometimes promoted by the government. Today several organization both inside India and outside are actively involved in promoting anti-Brahmanism.
Anti-Brahmanism must be distinguished from the opposition to the view that the Brahmins are inherently superior. Buddhism, while opposing Brahmin superiority, was never opposed to Brahmins; in fact a majority of the well-known Buddhist authors (Nagarjuan, Buddhaghosa etc.) were Brahmin. While modern Sikh institutions, influenced by the British sponsored Tat Khalsa movement, tend to anti-Brahmin, the Sikh institutions during the life-time of the Gurus actually relied on support of Brahmins.
Anti-brahminism is often encountered in these regions. It should be noted that anti-Brahminism is often supported by organizations which are opposed to Hinduism or India.
- Maharashtra (Maharashtrian Konkanastha Brahmins etc.): The anti-Brahmin Sambhaji Brigade attacked Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in Jan. 2004.(). Some of the anti-Hindu Dalit and missionary groups are also based in Maharashtra.
- Tamilnadu: (Iyers etc.). Tamilnadu is home to one of the oldest anti-Brahmin Dravidar Kazhagam movement. As a result of this movement, a significant fraction of Tamil brahmins have migrated outside of Tamilnadu or even overseas.
- Punjab: The Tat Khalsa movement sponsored by the British government to create a pool from which loyal soldiers can be recruited. Punjab is home to Khalistani separationists who are generally strongly anti-Brahmin. The movement still received considerable support from overseas groups.
- Eastern India: Successful proselytization by overseas organized have created a region where anti-Brahmanism flourishes.
Justification of anti-Brahmanism has now been incorporated in the curriculum of some states in India, and many intellectuals feel comfortable with anti-Brahmanism.
See also
External links
Here are some example of vilification of the Brahmins. Most of these documents have been prepared by individuals supported by overseas organizations.
- BRAHMIN GOLD The Plunder of Paradise
- The Final Brahmin Annihilation of Dalitstan
- Brahminist Occupied Governments
- Narasimha Rao the Brahmin & His Final Solution to the "Sikh Problem"
- SIKHS WANT OUT OF THE BRAHMIN SHANGRILA - THEY WANT KHALISTAN
- An evil brahmin empire which must be destroyed
- Original Buddhism And Brahminic Interference
- SECRET CIRCULAR OF 'BRAHMIN SAMAJ' OF BALAGHAT inspired by The Protocols of the Elders of Zion
References
- Politics and Social Conflict in South India, the Non-Brahman Movement and Tamil Separatism, 1916-1929. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1969. By Prof. Eugene Irschik