Know about Kayasthas [Part-2]
Hello Everyone !!! Continuing from the last post about the Kayasthas... Kayasthas are believed to be "Dwij-Kshatriyas". They have the right to wear sacred thread (janeu) and rule. Equal to the Brahmins and superior to other classes. The 4 Types : Chitragupta/ Brahma-Kayastha (Caste - Brahmin) Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu/ CKP (Caste - Kshatriya) Mixed ones Kayastha by name or profession Other Facts : Lord Chitragupta is athi-devata for Ketu planet. Kayastha motto - " To live by the sword during war and by ink during peace " Kayasthas and Lord Chitragupta mentioned in Scriptures : Sri Chitragupta maharaja is the greatest king, while the rest are rajakas. ( Rig Veda 8.21.18 ) Lord Chitragupta was the first man to give the script. ( Garuda Purana) Mentioned in Yajnavalya Smriti Mentioned in Vishnu Smriti Mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana Mentioned in Yama Samhita (Ch.9, Ahilya Kamadhenu ) Mentioned in Brihad Parashara Smriti "In the picture of Yama, repre...