GENESIS OF UTKAL BRAHMINS.

English-and-Hindi version:- A follower who worships Lord Vishnu as the Supreme Soul is known as a Vaishnav. Vaishnavism is divided into four principal branches, all focused on the worship of Lord Vishnu, his avatars (especially Shri Rama and Shri Krishna), and other divine forms. The core philosophy of Vaishnavism emphasizes achieving liberation (moksha) through pure devotion (bhakti) to Lord Vishnu. The teachings of the Vaishnava Sampradaya aim to guide individuals toward liberation through steadfast devotion at the feet of Lord Vishnu. सच्चिदानन्दं परब्रह्म आद्याशक्तिं परेश्वरीम्। श्रीहरिं नारायणं च नमामि पादपङ्कजम्॥   There are four principal branches of the Vaishnava Sampradaya, each founded by different revered spiritual leaders and philosophers: 1. Shri Sampradaya Founder: Goddess Lakshmi Principal Acharya: Ramanujacharya Philosophy: This tradition is based on the Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) philosophy, which states that while both the individual soul (jiva) and t...

Surname(उपनाम/कुलनाम ) and Title(उपाधि/पदवी):- Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, physical characteristics, etc. Surnames (उपनाम/कुलनाम )and titles (उपाधि/पदवी)or decorations used along with the proper names commonly added at the end of the names - are either genealogical or professional and sometimes topographical. The genealogical surname has been in use from generation to generation and is generally family names some of which may even have been personal names. Professional names have also been adopted as family names and are regularly used as surnames. It has been a practice for quite a few centuries to award titles (उपाधि/पदवी)to persons who occupy positions of distinction in intelligence, learning, wealth, honor, etc. Persons who have rendered meritorious service to the country have also been awarded titles that have gone down from generation to generation and thu...

Surname(उपनाम/कुलनाम ) and Title(उपाधि/पदवी):- Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, physical characteristics, etc. Surnames (उपनाम/कुलनाम )and titles (उपाधि/पदवी)or decorations used along with the proper names commonly added at the end of the names - are either genealogical or professional and sometimes topographical. The genealogical surname has been in use from generation to generation and is generally family names some of which may even have been personal names. Professional names have also been adopted as family names and are regularly used as surnames. It has been a practice for quite a few centuries to award titles (उपाधि/पदवी)to persons who occupy positions of distinction in intelligence, learning, wealth, honor, etc. Persons who have rendered meritorious service to the country have also been awarded titles that have gone down from generation to generation and t...

Surname, Caste & Creed, and Self-Pride: Names and Surnames. On this earth, where names are born, A title given, love sworn or scorn, A mark of place, a seal to bind— A legacy we leave behind. Surnames rise like rugged peaks, Voices of clans, the ancient speaks. In lines and letters etched with pride, The world decides, who stands, who hides. Yet walls of stone these names become, To guard, to block, to silence some. These syllables, like swords and shields, They carve out pain; they build, they yield. Between the names, a chasm grows, Of justice lost and honor owed. For names can burn or mend the soul, Or lock it in a bounded role. So rise, unmarked by name or kin, Beyond the walls that keep us in. With spirit freed from bonds and claims, We soar beyond the weight of names. What’s left is pure—a soul set free, Beyond the binds of blood to be. (English-and-Hindi version:-) The soul is the eternal essence of a person; when a person dies, it is the body that perishes, not the soul. Th...

Forgotten Light God truly exists, yet we cannot see, A presence lost like waves to the sea. We search for signs, we strain to hear, Yet silence answers, distant and clear. Once close, we knew that voice so well, A warmth within, a holy spell. But somewhere along the hurried way, We lost our path; we drifted away. In endless noise, we drowned His call, Forgot His love, ignored it all. Wrapped in the world, we turned our face, Leaving behind that sacred grace. But still He waits, a constant light, Beyond our reach, yet burning bright. A love that lingers, patient and true, Waiting for us to remember anew. If we pause, in silence, in prayer, We’ll find that God was always there. Not lost, but near, like breath, like air— A forgotten truth, a whispered care. Does God truly exist? If God exists, is there any proof or reasoning to support His existence? What is the path to realizing God? Many people harbor curiosity, desire for knowledge, questions, and wonder about a fundamental question: ...

Hota is a surname of Utkal Brahmin mostly found in Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and rarely found in other parts of India and abroad. Udgata is is also a surname of Utkal Brahmin mostly found in Odisha and rarely found in other parts of India and abroad. It's worth noting that both Hota and Udgata belong to the Ritwik Brahmin. To access additional information on this topic, kindly click the provided link. 🔗 Hota & Udgata surname & caste-Origin इस जन्म में मैं ब्राह्मण हूँ, अगले जन्म में क्षत्रिय हो सकता हूँ। इस जन्म में मैं मानव हूँ, अगले जन्म में दानव हो सकता हूँ। इस जन्म में मैं पशु हूँ, अगले जन्म में वसु हो सकता हूँ। इसलिए हमें किसी भी पहचान या स्थिति पर गर्व या आसक्ति नहीं रखनी चाहिए, बल्कि सत्य, तप, दया, दान, पवित्रता, प्रेम, भक्ति और करुणा को अपने जीवन में अपनाना चाहिए। In this life, I am a Brahmin; in the next life, I could be a Kshatriya. In this life, I am human; in the next life, I could be a demon. In this life, I am an animal; in ...