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Appeal to confer ‘Vedic Brahminism’
The ‘Minority Status’ along with caste reservation
http://vedicbrahminismminoritystatusappeal.wordpress.com/?p=2&preview=true
Among various post-Vedic religions, ‘National Minority Status’ has been extended to Jainism on 27th
January’2014 by the Govt of India1
as per Section 2(c) of the National Commission for Minorities
(NCM) Act, 1992. This is in addition to Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Parsis. Jain
Community marries under the Hindu tradition and culture following their religion. Considering Jainism a
distinct religion, Jain Personal Law Board would be set up to safeguard their processes and lifestyle. They
can now avail welfare schemes run by the ministry of Minority Affairs. Government interference in
institutions and trusts of the community will cease to exist. Community can teach culture and religion in
their institutions and seek government funding. They can protect and propound their religion, save their
manuscripts. However, many consider Jainism is a part or sub-sect of Hinduism.
‘Vedic Brahminism’ is the religion of the Vedic period (1500 BC to 500 BC). Vedas are said to be
"apaurashaya", a Sanskrit word meaning "uncreated by man". It reveals their eternal non-changing
status. The Vedas record the liturgy connected with the rituals and sacrifices performed by Śrauta priests
and the purohitas. Śruti means "what is heard" rather than "authors". Worship of the elements like fire
and rivers, chanting of hymns and performance of sacrifices are the mode of worship. The priests
performed the solemn rituals for the noblemen (Kshatriyas) and wealthy Vaishyas. People prayed for
prosperity of self, children, wealth, long life and an afterlife in the heavenly world of the ancestors. This
mode of worship has been preserved today in Hinduism, which involves recitations from the Vedas by a
purohita (priest), for prosperity, wealth and general well-being.
“Vedic religion is very different from what we generally call Hindu religion- at least as much as Old
Hebrew religion is from medieval and modern Christian religion. Vedic religion is treatable as a
predecessor of Hinduism.”2
This quote is from independent international observer- not a member of
Vedic Brahminism. Revolutions and reforms are continuous process of human endeavor and Vedic
Brahminism is not different. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism are parallel or native religions of
India have come up having their roots in Vedic Brahminsm, not to speak of (Islam and Christianity)
Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Bhakti, Shaktism within Hinduism on adjusting itself to the new circumstances
during post-Vedic period. But Vedic Brahminism holds a unique place not only in glorifying India but to
the humanity at large globally. As per UN Declaration of18th December 1992 “States shall protect the
existence of the National or Ethnic, Cultural, Religious and Linguistic identity of minorities within their
respective territories and encourage conditions for the promotion of that identity.”3
Accordingly Govt of
India enacted National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992. Population of ‘Vedic Brahminism’
constitute less than 20% of population of India and preaches a distinct and different religious practice
deserves to be protected as Minorities according to UN Declaration and NCM Act, 1992.
The oral tradition of Vedic chanting has been declared an intangible heritage of humanity by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2003 as an outstanding
form of cultural expressions4
. The Rig Veda manuscripts have been selected for inscription in
UNESCO's "Memory of the World" Register 2007.5
Scientific values of Vedas has been recognized
worldwide. The Upanishads have been translated into various languages including Persian, Italian, Urdu,
French, Latin, German, English, Dutch, Polish, Japanese and Russian. The Upanishads have been
acknowledged by scholars, scientists and philosophers from both East and West, from Heisenberg,
Schrödinger, Thoreau and Emerson and Schopenhauer and others. The Vedas and Purana have become
miracles to the present day cosmologists of the world6
. Scott Sandford, Space Scientist of NASA Ames
Research Centre, USA has said “It looks like that the writers of Vedas and Puran came from the future to
deliver knowledge. The works of the Ancient Arya Sages is mind blowing. There is no doubt that Purans
and Vedas are word of God”. Dr. Steinn Sigurdsson, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics,
Pennsylvania State University said “Hinduism (read Vedic Brahminism) is the only religion in which the
time scales correspond, to those of modern scientific cosmology. The Hindu (read Vedic) literature is
work of a Genius.” Dr. Kevin Hurley, University of California at Berkeley said “How could Hindus
(read Vedic Brahminism) have possibly known all this 6,000 years ago, when scientists have only
recently discovered this using advanced equipment which did not exist at that time? Such concepts were
found only recently”. Vedic chanting based on tonal accents, a unique manner of pronouncing each letter
and specific speech combinations remains unaltered as practitioners are taught from childhood. The value
of this tradition lies not only in the rich content of its oral literature but also in the ingenious techniques
employed by the Brahmin priests in preserving the texts intact over thousands of years. “Although the
Vedas continue to play an important role in contemporary Indian life, only thirteen of the over one
thousand Vedic recitation branches have survived. Moreover, noted Vedic schools are considered under
imminent threat.” This is reflected in UNESCO’s report4
. Therefore with advent of modern
materialistic globalization era, the traditional wisdom of ‘Code of Right Activity’, ‘Body of Right
Knowledge’, and ‘Ultimate Reality’ are going to be lost from the land where it originates.
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1. http://ncm.nic.in/pdf/jains_minorities.pdf
2. Stephanie W. Jamison and Michael Witzel in Arvind Sharma, editor, The Study ofHinduism. University ofSouth Carolina Press, 2003, page 65
http://www.amazon.com/Study-Hinduism-Studies-Comparative-Religion/dp/1570034494
3. http://ncm.nic.in/UN_Declaration.html
4.http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/RL/00062
5 http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/flagship-project-activities/memory-of-the-world/register/full-list-of-registered-heritage/registered-
heritage-page-7/rigveda/
6 http://www.newageu.com/forums/post/53196/ANCIENTSPACESCIENCEVEDASUPANISHADSPURANASSAY.aspx?flag=5 .

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Every Indian, irrespective of religion, is proud of the Vedic heritage. But little interest is paid to preserve
and utilize it for betterment of humanity. Such treasure of Vedic practices is going to be extinct due to
cynical view of some people having vested interest. It has been tagged later on with social
stratification, when brought in its transformed form in Hindu religion and allowed to be melt down
to general Hinduism designating a member of one of the four varnas in the traditional Hindu
society. But one should not forget that Brahmins are natural and continuous custodian of the Vedic
practices, the quality of which should not stop or change as time passes. Learning Vedic practices are
made mandatory for all Brahmins during childhood, as a matter of up keeping sacred property of
inheritance, not as matter of wish, will or whims of an individual generation. Pre-adolescent Brahmins
observe three days’ continence "Triratra vrata"after Upanayana ceremony on wearing the sacred thread
(Yagyopavit). Rigorous training are initiated imparting education on Dharma-Adharma (right and
wrong), Karya-Akarya (good and bad deeds) and Vidhi-Nisheda (Prescribed and Proscribed actions)
including rituals on begging, sleeping on ground, devoid of saline food. In the eyes of materialistic
population, these are a humiliating oppression to growing up kid. The basic lessons of humility, service,
love and respect for the guru including how to become ideal or model citizen and dedicate life for the
welfare of the society on restraining mind from worldly pleasures are imparted. Indian philosopher,
Swami Vivekananda gave clarion call century back to preach Vedantic religion on attaining highest
spirituality and on becoming ideal Brahmin for prosperity and welfare of India. The Brahmins, who
uphold ‘Brahminic values’ that preaches ‘selfless service for welfare of all’- for ‘world peace and
humanity’ are suffering silently. The argument that instead of allowing Brahmins to be melt down to
general Hinduism, they should be empowered to keep all these sacred practices and knowledge in its
original fervor for the cause of humanity, especially for the development of India. Hence it is justified to
demand that education and economic interest of the Brahmins should allow to be protected at par with
various Indian tribes/ minorities in the regime of UN Declaration reservations and quotas.
On the other hand, for long years, Brahmin organizations of India are struggling to root out caste
discrimination as per Article 15 of the Indian Constitution. Caste discrimination is a gross violation of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Human Rights Law. Certain exceptions of
the aforesaid Article of the Constitution are being extended time to time for politics of reservation. The
sensible people’s opinion that time has come to shift caste based reservation policy, if needed, on
economic basis has met its logical consequence of arbitrary denial in the regime of electoral (not
representative) democracy. Meritocracy has been taken over by mediocrity in the field of education and
employment. In global context, when contemporary world is running after innovations and intellectual
excellence in every field of human life including exploration of space, potential energy for value-based
meritorious society in India is being ignored- the loss of which is never been evaluated.
We therefore appeal to all those who are concerned for welfare of the Brahmins to cause:
(1).To confer ‘Vedic Brahminism’ to ‘National Minority Status’ as per National Commission for
Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992 and cause to safeguard interest of ‘Vedic Brahminism’ on extending
protection and welfare to Brahmin community as available to other notified minority communities of
India;- So that multi-sectoral development of Brahmins men, women and students in matters of financial,
employment, and education can be addressed and the spirit of quality-based society including continuity
to the maintenance of the ancient golden treasure of Veda, Upanishad, Vedic rituals can be ensured;- so
that interests of Brahmins who are engaged in running various Vedic Pathshalas and earning livelihood
through priesthood in various sphere of society and simultaneously are dedicated to preserve rich Vedic
heritage and practices including Sanskrit education can be protected.
(2). To extend at least 20% reservation for Brahmins, as per proportion of population to protect
education, employment and economic rights of the non-materialistic poor Brahmin members amidst caste
based segregation. Depriving Brahmins with caste discrimination is a gross violation of the Article 2 of
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Human Rights Law.
(3). To establish central university with nationwide network with faculties for pursuing all disciplines
and courses on merit based admission criteria of students irrespective of caste, creed, religion or
income.
(4). To declare Birth Anniversary of Bhagavan Sri Sri Parashuram as National Holiday considering
the need to imbibe the spirit of Lord Parashuram’s teachings to oppose injustice in the society and to
destroy terrorizing forces while simultaneously becoming knowledgeable scholar in various fields.
(5). To nominate person having Vedic scholastic knowledge in the Rajya Sabha by the President of
India (along with persons from the field of literature, science, art, sports and social service), as Veda is
not only carrying age-old heritage of the Brahmins vis-à-vis Indians but also a treasure to the whole
mankind as declared by the UNESCO.
(6). To introduce Sanskrit language in schools/ colleges and to establish Vedic Cultural & Research
Centers and Brahman Bhavans at Sub-Division, District, State and national levels to carry out the
mission of Vedic Brahmanism.
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Appeal is made on behalf of the Joint Forum of Brahmin organizations of India to the Hon”ble President of India; Hon’ble
Prime Minister of India; Hon’ble Union Minister, Ministry of Minority Affairs; Hon’ble Chairperson, National Commission for
Minorities (5th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi 110 003) and others concerned for necessary action.
Issued by Brahmon Sobha Email: brahmonsobhaguwahati@gmail.com. Ph: 9435342305.

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Hon'ble President of India's Response received on conferring Minority Status to Vedic Brahminism
Our (M/s Brahmon Sobha) Petition dtd. 12th March,2014 to confer ‘Vedic Brahminism’ The ‘Minority Status’
through PRESIDENT'S SECRETARIAT HELPLINE (www.helpline.rb.nic.in/) before His Excellency Hon'ble
President of India (Grievance under Registration No: PRSEC/E/2014/04992) was transferred on 15th April, 2014
(after a month) to the Ministry of Minority Affairs with the “Note: You are requested to further liaise in the matter
directly with Smt. Maitreyee Roy (Telephone No.:24364316), Dy. Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Room
No. 1149,Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi for further information). Kindly join and
strengthen your voice on sending similar request to all those who are concerned for welfare of Brahmins. Text of the
Appeal to His Excellency Hon'ble President of India to please:
To confer ‘Vedic Brahminism’ The ‘Minority Status’ along with caste reservation (details in the attachment
http://vedicbrahminismminoritystatusappeal.wordpress.com/?p=2&preview=true). Salient features of the Appeal:
“Vedic religion is very different from what we generally call Hindu religion- at least as much as Old Hebrew
religion is from medieval and modern Christian religion. Vedic religion is treatable as a predecessor of Hinduism.”2
. Stephanie W. Jamison and Michael Witzel in Arvind Sharma, editor, The Study of Hinduism. University of South
Carolina Press, 2003, page 65http://www.amazon.com/Study-Hinduism-Studies-Comparative-
Religion/dp/1570034494
His Excellency Hon'ble President of India please to cause: (1).To confer ‘Vedic Brahminism’ to ‘National Minority
Status’ as per National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992 and cause to safeguard interest of ‘Vedic
Brahminism’ on extending protection and welfare to Brahmin community as available to other notified minority
communities of India;- So that multi-sectoral development of Brahmins men, women and students in matters of
financial, employment, and education can be addressed and the spirit of quality-based society including continuity to
the maintenance of the ancient golden treasure of Veda, Upanishad, Vedic rituals can be ensured;- so that interests
of Brahmins who are engaged in running various Vedic Pathshalas and earning livelihood through priesthood in
various sphere of society and simultaneously are dedicated to preserve rich Vedic heritage and practices including
Sanskrit education can be protected.
(2). To extend at least 20% reservation for Brahmins, as per proportion of population to protect education,
employment and economic rights of the non-materialistic poor Brahmin members amidst caste based segregation.
(3). To establish central university with nationwide network with faculties for pursuing all disciplines and courses on
merit based admission criteria of students irrespective of caste, creed, religion or income. (4). To declare Birth
Anniversary of Bhagavan Sri Sri Parashuram as National Holiday considering the need to imbibe the spirit of Lord
Parashuram’s teachings to oppose injustice in the society and to destroy terrorizing forces while simultaneously
becoming knowledgeable scholar in various fields. (5). To nominate person having Vedic scholastic knowledge in
the Rajya Sabha by the President of India (along with persons from the field of literature, science, art, sports and
social service), as Veda is not only carrying age-old heritage of the Brahmins vis-à-vis Indians but also a treasure to
the whole mankind as declared by the UNESCO. (6). To introduce Sanskrit language in schools/ colleges and to
establish Vedic Cultural Research Centers and Brahman Bhavans at Sub-Division, District, State and national levels
to carry out the mission of Vedic Brahmanism.
Brahmon Sobha (Registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 No. RS/KAM(M)/240/A-29/624 of 2011-
2012 issued by Registrar of Firms Societies, Assam under Memo No.RFS.1046/2011-12/5440 Dated Guwahati
12/1/2012 Sreebhuminagar, H.No.1, Odalbakhra, Guwahati-781 034, Assam, India Link:http://brahmon-
sobha.org; Email: brahmonsobhaguwahati@gmail.com

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Join the interesting debate (yes or no) at the blog on conferring ‘Minority Status’to ‘Vedic Brahminism’
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Adarsh Krishnaswamy commented on Appeal to confer ‘Vedic Brahminism’ The ‘Minority Status’
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Performing Rudra Jagya at Sri Sri Bhimeswar Dwadash
Jyotirlinga, Pamohi, …
I do not agree with anything in the article (except for the Central University and Sanskrit demands), although I ama
Brahmin.
We Hindus must unite irrespective of caste, subcaste and language to strengthen our glorious religion and fight
against whatever ills plague our religion today. I will never agree with the demands for Brahmin reservation,
religious minority status for Brahmins etc. Such demands will only weaken the Hindu unity.
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(Rahul Sharma, Jaipur 09309488586)