Sawaria Brahmin   sah-VARE-ee-ah BRAH-min

The historical developments of various Brahmin castes are not clear, as the history of the caste system itself is unclear. There was perhaps a caste system based on personal merit at one time before the hereditary caste system became dominant, as seen in modern history. Brahmin castes became powerful through alliances with kings. Sawaria Brahmans are one of the largest Brahmin communities and are deeply influenced by the traditional stages of life. The first stage is that of a student, followed by the householder stage, where marriage, raising a family, and being a productive member of society are the primary obligations of an individual. Once children are married, there is time for spiritual concerns in the third stage of reclusiveness. The final stage is that of the wandering ascetic.

Ministry Obstacles

Often a busy Brahmin will put off spiritual discussions as an issue for later in life. Their main needs involve relational strains that are usually kept behind closed doors. Modernization is breaking down family units, which have been the glue to society for many generations, and loneliness is increasingly a problem. They are expected to achieve it much, but ironically, achieving much can be an empty pursuit.

Scripture Focus

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."  Psalm 51:10

Scripture Prayer

Pray for leaders among this people group to have hearts that seek to be clean before the Lord, and that they will teach others His ways.

Prayer Focus

Pray for Christ to reveal Himself to Sawaria Brahmin leaders. Pray for the eyes of Sawaria Brahmin hearts to be open to Jesus Christ as Lord and King. Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide Christ followers to reach their communities. Pray for a disciple movement to emerge among every Brahmin community.