The meaning of the word Komati may mean clever businessman or keeper of cows. Arya Vaisya are a subgroup of the Komati and the name means respectable. The Komati are vegetarians which suggests high status in Hindu societies. The Komati are a caste who live in South and Central India. Many of them live in Andhra Pradesh with others living in several other Indian states.

They are a trading company involved in business, banking and lending money. There are several languages spoken by them including Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

They are mainly Hindus, but the Jain Komati follow Jainism. They believe in "Ahimsa," which means not to hurt or injure but to help.

* Scripture Prayers for the Kamathi in India.

* Pray that they are attracted to Jesus Christ enough to make Him Lord over their community. * Pray for faithful intercessors and workers among them. * Pray for the Lord to bless them with both physical and spiritual prosperity. * Pray for a movement to Christ among them this decade.