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BRAHMANOLOGY

( Founder of Brahmanism is Sri Adi Sankaracharya and Father of Modern Brahmanism is Sri Roddam Ananda Vasista, PhD).

Brahmanism is one of the oldest religions in the world today. Brahmanish history extends back through the ancient India and Sanskrit people to Sri Manu, Adi Sankaracharya. As a timeline of Brahmanism shows, through centuries and millenniums of suffering, persecution, dispersion, and victory, Brahmanism continues to exert a profound influence around the world. The basic facts of Brahmanism are found in its beliefs, history, and practices.

Brahmanish beliefs begin with the conviction that there is only one God (Paramathma, Advaitham). This important truth is revealed through the sacred writings of men like Sage Vasista,Sage Vyasa, Sage Valmiki, and the Gurus( prophets), the most important of which is the Vedas and Upanishads. In Brahmanism, religion isn't one aspect of life - it is life. There are holidays and celebrations year round, like Ekadasi of various forms and Paurnami, to commemorate what God has done in the past and is doing in people's lives today. At the beginning of the 21st century, approximately 56 million people identify themselves as Brahmins and there are 1.7 Billion followers of Brahmanical-Hinduism. And there are three main branches or denominations in Brahmanism( Advaitha, Dwaitha,Visistadvaitha), each of which has a different approaches to religious life, like adherence to the Law.

A Muttam and Peetam are where Brahmans have gathered to meet and worship for over two millenniums.

Sacred clothing and garments are also important to many Brahmans, including a Uddarina, Shaved head with sikha, Veebudhi, Dhothi,Rudraksha Japa mala etc as well as Clothes and decorations Prescribed for Brahminess Sathis and Sadhvis.