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'''Karana''' (also known as '''Karanam''' and '''Mohanty''') is a |
'''Karana''' (also known as '''Karanam''' and '''Mohanty''') is a caste found predominantly in [[Odisha]], [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]]. They fulfill same functions of [[Kayastha]]s elsewhere. They are very intelligent and successful in metropolitan cities of Odisha. Their caste origin is unknown, yet the closest theory is that they were a group that originated from a dhobi (washermen) father and brahmin mother. As in the ancient times, since they were not accepted into exact four fold varna system, so a new caste was formed, which was called in Odia, "Karana", meaning that which whose hard work accomplishes. They were noted for their brilliance in writing and business acumen, as it was hypothesized that this traits came from both lineages of a dhobi (hardwork) and brahmin (knowledge).<ref name=karan>{{cite book|last=Russell, Lai|first=R.V., R.B.H.|title=The tribes and castes of the central provinces of India, Volume 1|year=1995|publisher=Asian Educational Services|isbn= 9788120608337|pages=343–345)}}{{unreliable source?|date=September 2012}}</ref> |
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==Etymology== |
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| Karana | |
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| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Oriya |
| Populated states | Odisha |
Karana (also known as Karanam and Mohanty) is a caste found predominantly in Odisha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. They fulfill same functions of Kayasthas elsewhere. They are very intelligent and successful in metropolitan cities of Odisha. Their caste origin is unknown, yet the closest theory is that they were a group that originated from a dhobi (washermen) father and brahmin mother. As in the ancient times, since they were not accepted into exact four fold varna system, so a new caste was formed, which was called in Odia, "Karana", meaning that which whose hard work accomplishes. They were noted for their brilliance in writing and business acumen, as it was hypothesized that this traits came from both lineages of a dhobi (hardwork) and brahmin (knowledge).[1]
Etymology
The name Karan in Sanskrit means a doer. The derivation of Mohanty is derived from sanskrit word Mahan means Great. But in the historical context the title of Mohanty is awarded by the king to those who are full of ideas and knowledge in the King's court.[1]
Religion and Culture
The Karanas like the Kayasthas claim descent from Chitragupta. They are divided into two subcastes in Orissa, namely, Jhadua and Utkal. Some of them identify as Brahminical gotras yet some seem to be totemistic in origin. They identify as Smarthas, Madhwas and observe holidays and sacraments like all other Hindus.[2]
References
- ^ a b Russell, Lai, R.V., R.B.H. (1995). The tribes and castes of the central provinces of India, Volume 1. Asian Educational Services. pp. 343–345). ISBN 9788120608337.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)[unreliable source?] - ^ Russell, Lai, R.V., R.B.H. (1995). The tribes and castes of the central provinces of India, Volume 1. Asian Educational Services. pp. 2231 pages(see pages:343-345). ISBN 812060833X. ISBN 9788120608337.
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