Divisions Among the Brahmins

In Southern India the main divisions among the Brahmins are the two Ayyars and the Ayyangars. A thorough study of these two groups will give the reader the correct knowledge of their goods, writings, families, culture and above all the centuries old concealed rivalry between them for power and influence.

The Ayyars are, by physical compostion, the more direct descendants of the Aryans invaders. They have their complexions, long noses and other physical features characteristics of Germans.

The MANU SMRITI (BIBLE OF HINDUISM) says:

(a) A Brahmin is born to fulfil Dharma. Whatever exists in the world is the property of the Brahmin. On account of the excellence of his origin, he is entitiled to all. All mortals subsist through the benevolence of the Brahmin.

(b) Ignorant or learned, a Brahmin is still a great deity.

TO BRAHMINS - THE THREE WORLD AND THE GODS OWE THEIR EXISTENCE.

Dr.Ambedkar says the cardinal principles of  Brahminism are six:

1. Graded inequality between the different classes.

2. The complete disarmament of the Shudras and Untouchables.

3. The complete prohibtion of education to the Shudras and Untouchables.

4. Ban on the Shudras and Untouchables in occupying places of power and authority.

5. Ban on the Shudras and the Untouchables in occupying places of power and authority.

6. The complete subjugation and suppression of women.

"Inequality is therefore the official doctrine of BRAHMINISM" (IBID - 204).

"Devadhinam jagat sarvam
Mantradhinham ta devata
Tam Mantram Brahmandhinam
Brahmana nam devata"

Meaning:

    The Universe is under the power of gods,
    The gods are under the power of mantras,
    The mantras are under the power of the Brahmins,
    Therefore the Brahmins are our gods.

Abbe J.A Dubois's "Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies Oxford, Third Editon 1906, Page 139.