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Pathak is a community of Brahmins. Pathaks have served as the Chief Justice of India and as Vice President of India. Usually a surname, Pathak is a Sanskrit word and means Reader or person who is anxious to learn and acquire knowledge. The Pathak surname is generally prevalent in Gujarat, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Asom, and Kumaon of Uttarakhand and also in several areas of Nepal: Kathmandu, Ilam, Jhapa, Syangja, Rupandehi, Nawalparasi, chitwan and Dhading.
In Hinduism, Brahmin refers to the class of educators and preachers. It is the highest class according to Hindu Dharma. There are many references in the Ramayana and Mahabharata about the importance of a Brahmin. In the Vedic period, the Brahmins preferred isolation and solely dedicated their life to propagating knowledge and Dharma.
[edit] People with the surname Pathak
- Brajesh Pathak, MP
- Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh International
- Dina Pathak, actress
- Supriya Pathak, actress (Khichdi tv serial), and stepmother of Shahid Kapoor
- Ratna Pathak Shah, actress and wife of Naseeruddin Shah
- Falguni Pathak, singer
- Gopal Swarup Pathak, Vice President of India (1969–1974)
- Harin Pathak, MP
- N. R. Pathak, humanitarian, social worker, and MLA
- R. S. Pathak, Chief Justice of India
- Surender Mohan Pathak, novelist
- V.S. Pathak, historian
- Vinay Pathak, actor
