Brāhmanahatya
Sign in to saveBrahmahatya (), also rendered Brahmanahatya (), refers to Brahminicide or killing of a Brahmin, one of the varnas (social classes). The Manusmriti regards the murder of a Brahmin to be one of the five greatest sins (maha patakas).
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Brahmahatya (), also rendered Brahmanahatya (), refers to Brahminicide or killing of a Brahmin, one of the varnas (social classes). The Manusmriti regards the murder of a Brahmin to be one of the five greatest sins (maha patakas).
== Description == Brahmahatya refers to the killing of a Brahmin, one of the varnas (social classes) of ancient Hindu society. The Manusmriti regards the murder of a Brahmin to be one of the five greatest sins (maha patakas).
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