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This line under The brahmical literature- "While others often described them as a 'mixed-origin' caste with Brahmin and Shudra components." Should be changed to- "while other often described them as Brahmins." Sources-Panchamisva(aranyakas) and some govt archives. Prompt changes is expected as it is hurting sentiments of a particular community and may result in communal distress. 2405:201:D004:7127:CC5D:33A5:216C:1AD8 (talk) 09:39, 28 January 2025 (UTC)
Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Source references are vague. LizardJr8 (talk) 02:14, 16 February 2025 (UTC)- Kayastha is brahmin only.ckp is brahmin only Rudransh roy (talk) 15:42, 9 September 2025 (UTC)
Kayastha in Garuda Puran
editChange that kayastha first evidence got from Kushan empire this is not really true but in Garuda Puran there is evidence of Kayastha First read Gita Press Garuda Puran Dharmkaand In page 514 add about that https://archive.org/details/GarudaPuranaGitaPressGorakhpur/page/%E0%A5%AB%E0%A5%AF%E0%A5%A9/mode/1up?q=%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A5&view=theater 2405:201:A403:C05A:5B13:883B:CEED:5591 (talk) 15:49, 4 May 2025 (UTC)
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Kayastha are Superior to Brahmins and Kshatriyas
editKayasthas are traditionally regarded as superior to both Brahmins and Kshatriyas in certain Hindu beliefs and historical records, particularly among the North Indian Kayastha communities.
- Reason 1: Divine Origin from Brahma’s Chitta (Mind)
According to ancient texts such as *Kayastha Mahatmya* and *Chitragupta Smriti*, Lord Chitragupta—the progenitor of the Kayastha community—was created from the **chitta** (consciousness or mind) of Lord Brahma. In contrast, Brahmins were created from Brahma’s **mouth**, and Kshatriyas from his **arms**, representing the body’s physical parts.
The *chitta* is considered the most refined, divine, and non-material part of Brahma, associated with wisdom, intelligence, and moral judgment. Therefore, this origin places Kayasthas **above all other varnas**, as they are born from thought and knowledge, not from flesh.
- Reason 2: 1779 Banaras Brahmin Declaration
In 1779 AD, the **scholars and Brahmin priests of Banaras** presented an official **written declaration to the Peshwa Court**, stating that Kayasthas were **superior to both Brahmins and Kshatriyas**, owing to their unique divine origin from Brahma’s mind. This document is referenced in Kayastha historical works and archival records.
- North Indian Kayastha Lineages
In North India, the Kayastha community is composed of several prominent sub-clans and surnames such as **Srivastava, Sinha, Mathur, Nigam, Saxena, Karna, Bhatnagar, Gaur, Asthana, Kulshreshtha, Surajdhwaj, and Ambashtha**. These lineages have historically held administrative, scholarly, and legal positions under Mughal and British rule, and continue to be influential in modern India.
References
edit- *Kayastha Mahatmya*, K.P. Srivastava
- *Chitragupta Smriti*, Ed. Dr. A.N. Srivastava
- *History of Kayasthas in India*, Vol. II
- Bombay State Archives, Letter Ref: 1779/BAN/PE/CHIT Yashvardhan shrivastav (talk) 04:49, 3 August 2025 (UTC)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Day Creature (talk) 06:29, 3 August 2025 (UTC)