Brahmin in Bhutan


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* From latest Bhutan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

Brahmin is the highest of the four Hindu varnas or "types" of caste communities. The English word Brahmin is an anglicised form of the Sanskrit word brahmana. "Brahman" refers to the first of three major Hindu gods whereas "Brahmin" refers to an individual.

Brahmins typically have early morning devotional times which they call pujas which involve prayer, meditation and making offerings to their deities. Though they originated as the priestly varna, today only certain subsets of Brahmins are still involved in priestly duties for others such as teaching, preaching or performing public rituals.

The religious training of Brahmins prepares them well for advanced mathematics. In today's world, the top positions in such areas as computer programming, business, teaching, and politics are often filled by Brahmins. Though there are many wealthy Brahmins, those who perform Hindu rituals for a living are often poor. Among these are the ascetics, wandering holy men, who live from donations from others.


Where Are they Located?

The vast majority of Brahmins in the South Asian countries are in India, but a small number live in Bhutan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Bhutan is primarily a Buddhist country. The high caste Hindu Brahmins get very little notice in that country.


They see themselves as the preservers and teachers of Hinduism.
What Are Their Beliefs?

Since they have the highest status of any Hindu varna, Brahmins believe that they have everything to lose by "converting" to another religious system. A Brahmin believes he is on the verge of reaching nirvana if he earns good karma in this life by doing what he is supposed to do. He believes that it took thousands of years of being reincarnated to reach the high state he now enjoys. Switching to a "different God" would surely result in an inferior reincarnation after he dies.


What Are Their Needs?

Brahmins in Bhutan need believing friends who will faithfully lead them to Jesus Christ. It may take years for Brahmins in Bhutan to accept that Christ has the spiritual answers that all of us need.


Prayer Points

Brahmins are the key community who uphold Hinduism. Pray that the light of the gospel breaks through the veil that blinds this community.
Pray that the true God will reveal Himself to this community and use Brahmins to preach and teach about Jesus Christ.
Pray for a disciple making movement to flourish among every Brahmin group.


Scripture Prayers for the Brahmin in Bhutan.


References

http://www.greathimalayatrails.com/ght-about-nepal/brahmin-chhetri-people/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmin


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Brahmin
People Name in Country Brahmin
Pronunciation BRAH-min
Alternate Names Aruva; Asomiya Brahman; Asomiya Brahmin; Assmese Brahman; Assmese Brahmin; Bahrani; Bahun; Bajey; Baman; Bhagavathulu; Brahman-Khatri; Brahmin-Khatri; Dravidulu Brahman; Dravidulu Brahmin; Gaur; Gorkha; Nepali; Pandit; Peshin; Sharma; Smartha Brahman; Smartha Brahmin; Sourashtra; Swangla; ब्रामिन
Population this Country 6,200
Population all Countries 34,839,000
Total Countries 6
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 16521
ROP3 Code 111696
ROP25 Code 301405
ROP25 Name Brahmin
Country Bhutan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 36  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 4
Largest States
Western
4,500
Eastern
1,200
Southern
500
Central
40
Country Bhutan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 36  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 4
  Western 4,500
  Eastern 1,200
  Southern 500
  Central 40
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 Bhutan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Assamese
Language Code asm   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
Bengali Hindi Nepali
Primary Language Assamese
Language Code asm   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
  Bengali
  Hindi
  Nepali
People Groups Speaking Assamese

Primary Language:  Assamese

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1819-1993)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1833-2022)
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Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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