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Revision as of 22:18, 23 November 2011

This article is about a Brahmin sect. For the varna, see Brahmin.

Saryupareen Brahmin
Regions with significant populations
Uttar Pradesh • Bihar • West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh
Jharkhand • Maharashtra • Delhi
Fiji • Mauritius • Suriname
Languages
First languages – Hindi • Bhojpuri • Awadhi
Second languages – Hindustani • Maithili
Fijian Hindi • Mauritian Bhojpuri • Sarnami • English
Religion
Hinduism (100%)
Related ethnic groups
Kanyakubja Brahmins • Maithil Brahmin • Bhumihar
Jujhautiya Brahmin • Sanadhya Brahmin
Indo-Iranians • Indo-Aryans

Saryupareen Brahmins (Hindi: सरयू पारीण ब्राह्मण), also known as Sarvarya Brahmins or Saryupariya Brahmins, are North Indian Brahmins residing on the eastern plain of the Sarayu near Ayodhya. Saryupareen families such as the Tripathis, Tiwaris, Trivedis, Pandeys, Shuklas, and Dikshits were involved solely in the research and analysis of Vedas and other religious texts, performing yajnas and other religious practices. These families did not perform 'pujas for benefactors and did not take dakshinas or donations against such prayers. Hence they were considered to be solely devoted to the quest of learning about the Vedas and spreading knowledge rather than benefiting in any way through benefactors. They are one of the most orthodox Brahmins of Northern India. They are mostly vegetarian, non-smoker, non-drinker and well educated. Most of them were even learned scholars during medieval period.

Saryupareens generally dwell in states of Uttar Pradesh (60%), Bihar (30%) and other areas (10%) which include Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra and also overseas in the Caribbean and Mauritius. According to the 2011 census, by caste, 3.87% of the population of India is Brahmin, and their total literacy rate is >97.5%, 98% -males, >97%-females. Saryupareen Brahmins total literacy rate is >99%. Therefore, there is a lot of brotherhood among these Brahmin sub-castes and Dr. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi has mentioned it in his writings.[1]

Families & classification

These Brahmins are divided into three categories—Paitiha also known as Pankti Paavan meaning who sat in a row; Jatiha or Jaati kula also known as Gangaparin; and Tutiha or Truti kula. The Paitihas are classified into 3 plus 13 homes. The home of 3 consists of disciples of three gotras: Gargya, Gautama, and Shandilya; the Garga rishi and his disciples were the first to study the Yajurveda in their ashrams. After that, Gautama rishi and Shandilya rishi also started to study Yajurveda and Samaveda in their ashrams. The home of 3 is the most highly regarded amongst Saryupareen Brahmins. 13 other rishis learnt these and other branches of the Hindu vedas in their ashrams; and they are known as the home of 13. Similarly, Gangaparin are classified into Vashishta, Krishnatraya, Kashyapa and Bharadwaja gotras and the classification of Tutihas are Parashara, Vashishta, Upamanyu, Sankrithi, Agastya, Kaushika, etc. The family tree of Saryupareen Brahmins consists of ten branches Tiwari or Tripathi, Shukla, Mishra, Pandey, Ojha, Dikshit, Dwivedi or Dubey, Pathak, Chaturvedi or Chowbey, and Upadhyaya. The main gotra of Saryupareen Brahmins are 26. Out of these

Tri (three) gotra
1.Garga, 2.Gautama, 3.Sandilya
Das (ten) gotra
1. Kaundinya, 2. Vashista, 3. Udbahu, 4. Upamanyu, 5. Maunas, 6. Kanva, 7. Vartantu, 8. Bhrigu, 9.Agastya, 10.Kaumasya and
Terah (thirteen) gotra
1.Parasara, 2. Galava, 3. Kasyapa, 4.Kaushika, 5. Bhargava, 6. Savarnaya, 7. Atri, 8. Katyayana, 9. Angira, 10. Vatsa, 11. Sankritya, 12. Jamadagni, 13. Punah.

Other than above three gotras 1. Krishanatraya, 2. Ghritakausika, 3. Margeya are called mishrit (combined) gotra. However, 261 gotras are mentioned in some source.[2]

Migration and Profession

Over the years, members of this community have migrated from the region of current Uttar Pradesh towards other parts of India like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, West Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and even overseas like USA, Surinam, Fiji, Guyana, Mauritius, Trinidad etc.[citation needed].

The community has influenced in professions related to civil services, medical, technology,defense and academic fields.

Notable personalities

Education and research

  • Prem Chand Pandey - an Indian scientist and academic in the fields of Satellite Oceanography, Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Science, Antarctic and Climate Change.
  • Sivakant Tiwari, a senior legal officer of the Singapore Legal Service, known for his key role in the territorial dispute with Malaysia over Pedra Branca before the International Court of Justice in 2007.
  • Ashutosh Tewari, an American urologist, oncologist, and clinical researcher at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, New York City.
  • Mandana Mishra - Ancient philosopher
  • Pankaj Mishra - intellectual, philosopher and author
  • Sharada Dwivedi - Mumbai-based historian and researcher

Entertainment

poonam pandey - model (kingfisher girl)

Freedom struggle

Literature and Art

Politics

Religion, Sanskrit and spirituality

Social services

Business

Defense and Intelligence

Administration ,Law and Justice

Sports and Adventures

Journalists

Miscellaneous

See also

References

  1. ^ Saraswati, Swami Sahajanand (2003). Swami Sahajanand Saraswati Rachnawali in Six volumes (Brahmarshi Vansha Vistar in Volume 1). Delhi: Prakashan Sansthan. pp. 153–519 at pg. 515–19(Volume 1) Parishisht by Acharya Tarineesh Jha. ISBN 81-7714-097-3.
  2. ^ Vansavali compiled by Ahitagni Shri Yamuna Prasad Ram Tripathi Chaturmasyaji
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