This paper takes a close look at the ways Brahmins are portrayed in one sutta of the Pāli canon that explains the ‘five ancient principles of Brahmins that today are seen in dogs, but not in Brahmins’. The paper analyses the method of comparing Brahmins with dogs and discusses the rhetorical purpose of this comparison by juxtaposing the respective statements with data from Brāhmaṇical law texts...

BACKGROUND Mixed dentition space analysis forms an important part of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Regression equations are widely used for mixed dentition analysis which can vary among races. This study aimed to find out the new regression equation in estimating the size of unerupted canines and premolars for Nepalese Brahmins/Chhetris. METHODS Hundred Nepalese Brahmins/Chhet...

reached and that further researches on the subject are required. The habits of the people, the staple article of food they take, the climate of the places, etc., are so varied in India, that for any accurate knowledge to be obtained, the investigation should not be confined to any one place or people, but should be extended to several places and people. For instance, the lines of treatment advi...

The present study was conducted to find out the incidence of G-6-PD deficiency among the Jats and Brahmins of Sampla, Haryana. The incidence status of G-6-PD deficiency revealed a high percentage among the Jats and Brahmins of Haryana; the Jat males having the higher percentage (11.49%) than their Brahmin counter parts (10.42%), though the chi square comparison shows non significant differences...

This article argues that beliefs about social class are influenced by power and social location. Using an essentialist theory of power this study explores the asymmetries in the representations of social class among Brahmins (N = 99) and Dalits (former “Untouchables,” N = 100) in India. The results show that a significantly higher number of Brahmins believed that a poor man’s brain transfer to ...

In the early Vedas, caste was divided into four categories: Brahmins; Kshatriya; Vaishyas; and Shudras. It is interesting to note that Brahmins (the priestly caste) were given a higher position, while Kshatriya warrior position of king. This structure, along with long-standing gender inequality, has remained in place throughout history. this article, we will look at these dynamics through lens ...