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Because you are sprung from my body
- Chitragupta sprang from his body and stood before him bearing an inkpot and a pen. The god Brahma (creator) said: "Because you are sprung from my body (kaya), therefore you shall be called Kayastha and as you existed in my body unseen I give you the name of Chitragupta.
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Chitraguptavanshi Kayastha, also referred to as North-Indian Kayastha, is a subgroup of Hindus of the Kayastha community that are mainly concentrated in the Hindi Belt of North India.
In Mudrarakshasa, a Kayastha named Śakaṭadāsa is a crucial character and one of the trusted men of the Prime Minister of the Nanda King. According to Chitrarekha Gupta, the title Ārya added to the name of Śakaṭadāsa implies that he was a member of the nobility. [32] Another Kayastha called Acala is the scribe of Chanakya. [33]
The Bhavishya Purana states that God, the Creator, gave the name and duties of Chitragupta as follows: Because you have sprung from my body, therefore, you shall be called Kayastha and shall be famous in the world by the name of Chitragupta.
Apr 1, 2024 · In the Hindu caste system, people consider Kayasthas as an upper caste. Generally, people place them in the Vaishya varna, which is the second highest varna in the caste system. The Hindu varna system recognizes the Kayastha caste as a major caste that exists throughout India.
Aug 23, 2017 · Kayasthas are said to be descendants of Chitragupta, the deity responsible for recording sins or merits of every living being. Kayasthas are usually referred as the scribe class. Their varna however is very disputed.
Jul 2, 2024 · Chitragupta holds a pivotal role in Hindu mythology and the Kayastha community. His worship emphasises the values of accountability, justice, and moral integrity.
Parasuram agreed on condition that the child born to her would have to live with the aid of a sword and ink (asijivi/ masijivi), as his father’s kingdom had been destroyed; he further required that the child born from her kaya to be called Kayastha.
