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Brahmins in Tamil and Sanskrit Literature
Contents
1.‘Brahmins are Living Wonders’ like California Bristlecone Pine Tree!
2.Brahmins deserve an Entry into Guinness Book of Records
3.Is Silappadikaram A Brahmana Kavya- 1
4.Is Silappadikaram A Brahmana Kavya- 2
5.Is Silappadikaram A Brahmana Kavya- 3
6.No Brahmins, No Tamil!
7.Chanakya’s Praise for Brahmins!
8.Why doesn’t Lakshmi like the Brahmins ?
9.Tamil Poet and Chanakya warn about Brahmins!
10.Buddha’s Encounter with the Brahmins!
11.About Brahmins: Buddha and Valluvar Think Alike!
12.Kill Anyone, No Sin if You are a Brahmin: Manu and Buddha say!
13.Quotations about Brahmins: July 2016 Calendar
14.Brahmins and Candalas in Mahavamsa
15.GOOD QUESTION : Are You a Brahmin? If so, how come you crossed the ocean violating Manu Smriti?
16.Can Brahmins Eat Meat? Four Interesting Anecdotes from Manu Smrti!
17.Garlic and Onion Banned for Brahmins- Manu
18.Brahmin’s Weapon is Atharva Veda! He can Slay His Enemies with it -Manu
19.Good and Bad Brahmins: Chanakya’s Definition!
20.Power of Brahmins is Greater than Power of Rulers: Tamils and Vyasa say
21.Proverbs against Brahmins and Baniyas
22.Tamil Grammarian Tolkappaiyanar is Trnadhumagni ?
23.Tamil Hindu Encyclopaedia ( Brahmins அந்தணர், பிராமணர்)
24.What is a caste? What is a Varna?
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FOREWORD
This book contains my essays on Brahmins written over a period of ten years. I have given proof for my views from Tamil and Sanskrit literature and other sources. The reason Brahmins were held in high esteem in olden days was their spotless character and honesty. But in course of time, it decreased or disappeared completely in some areas. And they lost the original credibility.Now India is a country with thousands of castes and subcastes. No one precisely knew how and when it happened. But in Vedic times, one can become a Brahmin from lower status which is evident from the story of Viswamitra. Ideally all must aim to become a Brahmin, i.e. one who is seeking Brahman/God in everything. Then that person gets all the respect.
Since I have dealt with some topics in my two volumes on Manu Smriti, I have summarised those articles.
If one lists all the rituals done by Brahmin on day-to-day basis one would know how many subjects are involved in it. I have shown them from A to Z. I wish everyone reads it and appreciate it. That is why I said Brahmins deserve a place in the Guinness Book of Records. I hope you would agree with me.
London Swaminathan
September 2023
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ABOUT THE BOOK AND THE AUTHOR
Title- Brahmins in Tamil and Sanskrit Literature
Author – London Swaminathan (Santanam Swaminathan)
Language- English
Published – 2024
Subject – Religion
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AUTHOR’S PROFILE
Santanam swaminathan (London swaminathan)
Educational Qualifications: B.Sc, M A (History), MA (Lit)
Higher Diploma in French and Sanskrit
DOB 6-11-1948
Work Experience- Now retired.
Worked for Dinamani, Madurai as Senior Sub Editor until 1986,
BBC Tamil Producer in London 1987-1991,
Manager of Tamil Malayalee Health Project and London Tamil Sangam,
Tamil Tutor at SOAS, University of London 1993 to 2014.
Living with his wife and two sons in London from 1987.
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Blog Details
tamilandvedas.com
swamiindology.blogspot.com
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Contact Details
swami_48@yahoo.com
swaminathan.santanam@gmail.com
Mobile Number in London
07951 370 697
Published Works
Over 8000 articles and 110 Tamil and English Books
Visited 15 Countries:
India, Britain, USA, Australia, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Italy, Greece and Sri Lanka
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Tamil and Vedas 
Ambi Iyer
/ January 29, 2024Thank you
Who is a TRUE Brahmin?
Needs an answer
Regards
Ambi
Dr P Ambikapathy
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Tamil and Vedas
/ January 30, 2024THANKS. ACCORDING TO ORIGINAL DEFINITION OF BRAHMINS BY MANU AND BUDDHA, THERE IS NO TRUE BRAHMIN TODAY .BUT MANU HIMSELF SAYS DHARMA IS DECIDED BY KALA, DESA, VARTHAMANA AND YOUR CONSCIENCE.
I HAVE EXPLAINED IT IN THE BOOK. U DONT NEED TO BUY THE BOOK. EVEN IF YOU TYPE MY TOPIC GIVEN IN THE CONTENTS AND ADD FROM TAMILANDVEDAS.COM OR SWAMIINDOLOGY.BLOGSPOT.COM, U WILL BE ABLE TO READ MY ARTICLES.
MY DEFINITION: ONE WHO RECITES GAYATHRI MANTRA EVERY DAY AND ONE WHO IS DEVOID OF KAMA, KRODHA, LOBHA (CARNAL DESIRES, ANGER AND GREEDINESS) IS A BRAHMIN.
Ambi Iyer
/ January 30, 2024Thank you SwMinatha Sir!
That’s what I expected
Please continue your noble service
Namaskaram
Ambi
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