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The article as it stands reads as if there is no basis to the brahmins as an endogamous caste group, which is clearly nonsense. All genetic analyses show that brahmins show significantly more proximity to each other than to regional and other caste groups. The article ought to be revised to reflect this point. If a Tamil brahmin is closer to a Punjabi brahmin than a Punjabi brahmin is to a Punjabi khatri, then this clearly shows that brahmins are a genetic endogamous group and that the history of India reflects that brahmins had a hereditary status and were held separate from people who merely learned or practised some portion of a religious praxis, or held allegiance to a religious corpus. Indeed, genetic tests connnect brahmins together and give the lie to the claim that being a brahmin was merely a vocational choice within the framework of Indian culture. The article is misleading and seems to imply that there is no such thing as an inherited brahmin caste genetic heritage, when this is demonstrably false. Zubedar (talk) 00:44, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please note that we don't mention genetics in caste articles as per WP:CONSENSUS! Ekdalian (talk) 05:51, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This is something I second. And this is seen clearly in major papers like Narasimhan et al 2019.

There is shared culture between Brahmins too.

People don't seem to fully understand the fact that "ethnic identity" in India is a blend of various factors and not solely dependent on the langauge you speak; as people/groups migrated throughout history and picked up some local customs/tongues while retaining their original culture.

This current article has been presented in a way it is reducing the cultural, communal and overall sense of identity of Brahmins to just a "caste". We don't see this being done for other groups for example on articles about Jat, Khatri, Gurjar so I don't see why the same is applied for Brahmins, when Brahmins have clear cut genealogies, scriptural records and historic recounts connecting and mentioning Brahmins as a group with common origins and cultural descent. Temporary 1010 (talk) 15:07, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Branhminism has been used to oppress people from other caste group. 116.75.98.65 (talk) 16:48, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Bowler the Carmine | talk 17:45, 15 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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What we call Brahmins today is not necessarily what they were centuries ago. Ancient texts and power structures may have been rewritten to elevate their image, but in reality, they were often scribes, priests, and functionaries serving under kings—not rulers themselves. Their power came from controlling rituals and knowledge, not from land or armies.

The Chola Empire, which valued warriors, administrators, and temple-builders, reportedly turned against certain Brahmin groups who overstepped their role. Conspiracy theorists argue that these Brahmins manipulated religion for personal gain, misusing rituals to sway rulers. When this became obvious, they were chased, punished, or reduced in status, especially in Tamil regions.

The later rewriting of history by northern dynasties and colonial powers may have “upgraded” the Brahmin caste to appear like the eternal elite, masking their older role as temple workers, advisors, and accountants for royal families. Some even say the narrative of Brahmin supremacy is the biggest propaganda project of Indian history—a survival tactic after being sidelined by Tamil kings like the Cholas.

⚡ In short: the conspiracy theory is that Brahmins were never true rulers but royal workers whose status was inflated later—and the Cholas, being sharp rulers, saw through their tricks and put them back in their place. 2402:D000:A400:6571:80F7:DB1E:C61:CCC2 (talk) 10:50, 24 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: this is an AI-generated conspiracy theory. NotAGenious (talk) 13:30, 24 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]