Kurmi is the name given to a Hindu caste in India. The caste system in India is a pattern of social stratification associated with Hinduism. The word "kurmi" literally means the "I cans" or the "I am ables". The Kurmi are also known as Kunbi. The Kurmi are believed to be descendants of some of the earliest Aryan immigrants to India and come from the Kshatriyas (warrior caste) who became farmers. Kurmi are known in India as the chief agricultural caste.
The word "kurmi" is related to the word karmi derived from the word "karma" (action or merit). Defining caste by karma instead by lineage and birth was a major change of defining caste instead of that based on birth lineage and ancestry linked to the Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures) and espoused by Brahmins (priestly caste).
Historical writers say that the relationship between the Kshatriyas (warrior caste) and the Brahmins became strained. Consequently Brahmins started keeping the Vedas a secret from the Kshatriyas. A Vedic Kshatriya was a defender of the faith and righteous order. However, some Kshatriyas, influenced by Buddha and Mahavira, decided they did not need Vedic scriptures for supreme spiritual self mastery or to define their lineage or caste. Kshatriyas in India's northern Empires adopted Buddhism and Jainism.
The Kurmis are found throughout India, from Punjab to Bengal in the east as well as southern India. The Barwar community of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are descendents of the Kurmi.
Modern Kurmi are relatively prosperous and educated. Their lifestyle is associated with farming and trading. Due to their agricultural link, the Kurmi are viewed as one of the 'backward' or lower castes. Some Kurmi have formed a national movement in the northern and eastern Indian regions for advocacy purposes.
The Kurmi are isolated from the Bible, and they fear that believers want to win Kurmi children away from their families into separate Christian communities.
Kurmis are Hindus. Buddhists and Jains can be found amongst them, as well.
The Kurmi need the salvation offered by God. They need Jesus Christ. A key issue for the Kurmi is their desire to be recognised by other castes as belonging to the warrior caste of Kshatriya.
Pray that the Kurmi may realize that Jesus is their only hope for salvation and any lasting status.
The Lion of Judah is offering the Kurmi the right to be a special people and royal priests of the Almighty.
Pray that the Kurmi as a whole heed this call and give their hearts in a positive response.
Scripture Prayers for the Kurmi (Hindu traditions) in India.
http://www.indianetzone.com/35/kurmis_indian_caste.htm
http://goo.gl/HeEb4
http://www.experiencefestival.com/upanayanam
http://www.worldlingo.com/ma/enwiki/en/Kurmi
http://goo.gl/plxT7
Profile Source: Anonymous |
Global Prayer Digest: 2009-08-13 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2014-09-23 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2015-08-25 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-05-20 |
People Name General | Kurmi (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Kurmi (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation |
koor-MEE
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Alternate Names | Awadhia; Gangwar; Gowd; Kapu; Katiyar; Korma; Kunbi; Kurma; Mahto; Patanwar; Patchwar; Patel; Patidar; Sachan; कुर्मी (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 22,664,000 |
Population all Countries | 23,004,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 453 |
People ID | 17334 |
ROP3 Code | 112717 |
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 | 28 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 28 (only 20 largest shown) |
Uttar Pradesh 8,283,000 | |
Bihar 4,872,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 2,437,000 | |
Jharkhand 2,203,000 | |
West Bengal 1,680,000 | |
Chhattisgarh 1,150,000 | |
Telangana 1,001,000 | |
Assam 368,000 | |
Odisha 73,000 | |
Karnataka 71,000 | |
Uttarakhand 54,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 53,000 | |
Maharashtra 40,000 | |
Andaman and Nicobar 11,000 | |
Gujarat 7,800 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.01 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.01 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.99 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Hindi (10,900,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 43 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Hindi (10,900,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 43 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Bhojpuri 2,707,000 | |
Bengali 1,261,000 | |
Telugu 931,000 | |
Chhattisgarhi 654,000 | |
Awadhi 614,000 | |
Magahi 605,000 | |
Maithili 290,000 | |
Assamese 233,000 | |
Kanauji 223,000 | |
Bagheli 142,000 | |
Bundeli 85,000 | |
Odia 63,000 | |
Malvi 56,000 | |
Sadri 55,000 | |
Angika 47,000 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1806-1962) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1998) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |