Is kayastha a Varna?

According to Christian Novetzke, in medieval India, Kayastha in certain parts were considered either as Brahmins or equal to Brahmins. Several religious councils and institutions have subsequently stated the varna status of Chitraguptvanshi Kayasthas to be Brahmin and CKPs as Kshatriya.

Which is not included in the Varna system?

The Varna system in Dharma-shastras divides society into four varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishya and Shudras). Those who fall out of this system because of their grievous sins are ostracised as outcastes (untouchables) and considered outside the varna system.

What is difference between Kshatriya and kayastha?

In human form he is called kayastha, kaya meaning whole. Kayastha’s have two roles in the caste system, as Kshatriya (a warrior) and Brahmin (a learned person or scribe). The Kayastha caste is divided into 12 sub-castes.

Are kayasth rich?

According to national health survey 57 \% Kayasthas comes under Rich class. Some common Kayasth surname-Mathur, Gaur, Saxena, Nigam, Karna, Surdhawaja, Kulshreshtha, Asthana, Ambastha, Bhatnagar, Sinha , Srivastava etc.

Is kayastha an OBC?

The commission sources said that Muslim Kayastha are in the OBC list since 1955. They are 77th in the list of 79 castes with OBC status in UP. Muslim Kayasthas, the commission sources said, are those who were originally Hindu Kayasthas but got adopted Islam.

Which system has been originated from the Varna system?

The Marxist theory seems to be the most probable theory of the origin of varna system. It could be rightly said that the upper echelon of the Indian Society promoted varna system which evolved into the caste system as a basis to command order and have a direct or indirect control over the society.

Which Varna do Kayasthas belong to?

Kayasthas are usually referred as the scribe class. Their varna however is very disputed. In Bengal however, Kayasthas are said to be separate to of Brahmins as Bengali Brahmins do not consider themselves as Kayasthas. Nevertheless, even this is disputed. So which varna do Kayasthas especially Bengali ones belong to?

What is the status of Chitragupta Kayastha?

Chitragupta Kayasthas are accorded dual varna status:Brahmin and Kshatriya. In West Bengal,the Bengali Brahmins established just two varna status:Brahmin and Shudra to subjugate the other communities. They further divided the system into kulin and Maulika.

Are Kayasthas considered a forward caste?

Kayasthas are considered a Forward Caste, as they do not qualify for any of the reservation benefits allotted to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes that are administered by the Government of India. These Chitraguptavanshi Kayasthas of United Provinces, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh,…

Are Kayastha Brahmins or Kshatriya?

According to Christian Novetzke, in medieval India, Kayastha in certain parts were considered either as Brahmins or equal to Brahmins. Several religious councils and institutions have subsequently stated the varna status of Chitraguptvanshi Kayasthas to be Brahmin and CKPs as Kshatriya.