Yadav (Hindu traditions) in Pakistan

People Name:	Yadav (Hindu traditions)
Country:	Pakistan
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	28,000
World Population:	52,003,400
Primary Language:	Sindhi
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.03 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - Yadav
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

It's easy to find out who a Yadav is. Just ask them their name and they will tell you their first name followed by their title which is always Yadav.

The Yadav appear to have been one of the immigrant tribes from Central Asia. They are spoken of as robbers and foreigners.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Yadav are a caste comprised of milkmen, cowherds, cattle raisers and laborers. Their traditional occupation is animal husbandry and selling animal products. The Yadav consist of both landowning and landless people. Some Yadav are businessmen, teachers, doctors, engineers and political leaders.

The Yadav live in joint families. Most of them are vegetarian but many start eating fish, mutton, chicken and sometimes pork, but not beef.

Child labor is common among them. They excel in music, dance and wrestling.

Boys are favored for formal education.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Yadav claim connection to the Hindu god Krishna since he was a herdsman. They participate in the local traditional and socio-religious festivals. They have expertise in oral traditions and group singing in praise of the god Vishnu, Krishna or one of the many other gods that they worship. They are known to have more faith in astrology and talismans rather than in the services of a doctor.

What Are Their Needs?

They need to hear about the way of salvation. Most of the Yadav die never hearing that Jesus offers life to the full. Lifestyle and living standard are changing all over Pakistan. The next generation will need be prepared for a different job market. To get those jobs they need education but proper education is missing in many places (especially in the villages).

Prayer Points

Pray Yadav disciples to make more disciples in Pakistan.
Pray for workers and teams to pioneer new ministries among the Yadav.
Pray for literacy and community development work.
Pray for the Lord to eradicate alcoholism.
Pray for the practice of child labor to end among the Yadav people.
Pray for education to be made available to girls as well to the boys.