Q. Why the Hindus adore the Brahmins?
A. In the long history of Hinduism there was a time when Brahmins were responsible for keeping the Hindu scriptures intact by memorising them: that was before the introduction of the printing method. During the historical periods when the foreign invaders almost destroyed the Hindu scriptures it was the Brahmins who were able to reproduce new copies from memory - this vocation of memorising the scriptures by the Brahmins did not allow them to make their financial position secure.
Then, during the Hindu kingdom kingship or governmental power, in many matters, were not the final authority. The Brahmins' spiritual power or the power of the Rishis and Munis did sometime control the king's authority, and the king too did gladly obey their spiritual commands.
Again, according to caste system, Brahmin's character is one of serenity, austerity, self-control, purity, forgiveness, uprightness, wisdom, knowledge and faith in god (Gita 18:42). - all for self-denial.
Remembering such benevolence of the Brahmins, the Hindus show respect to their self-sacrificing spirit and spiritual power.
Q. What about the other Brahmins?
A. Well, they command respect according to the lives they live and professions they follow - this is no problem.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol.1. Published by: Fiji Sevahsram Sangha, Suva, Fiji.
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