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Revision as of 14:24, 24 May 2007 by Adevindia (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)CHAURASIA word has been originated from ancient INDIAN Vedas which refers to basically a Brahmin cast community in INDIA, CHAURASIA word inherits two sub words 'Chaurasi' (A hindi word refers eighty four in english) + 'Hazar Ishwaras'(thousands devatas i.e. Gods) .In ancient INDIA according to the Hindu mythology it was believed that there are eighty four thousands Yonis(breeds,Types) of Gods exist in this universe.Every species which exist on Earth belong to some Yoni .
A famous story behind the birth of this word states that once all dev gans (Devtas,Gods) are assembled on Earth at a place called 'Naumi Sharayan' for some auspicious work, and while they were approaching back to 'Bakunthya Dham' (Heaven) they all felt thirsty due to extreme hot on earth then a particular community came forward and removed their thirst by distributing them Beatles leaf .Devtas were very happy by their hard work and blessed them as well as given them the name 'CHAURASIAS' . According to the Baudhâyanas'rauta-sûtra CHAURASIA's belong to Kashyapa, Some believe that they belong to ,So there are many beliefs about Gotras .
In recent days many people of this community employed in a variety of occupations (some also refers themselves as 'Vaishya' i.e. traders)and their religious traditions and culture are becoming less of a factor in daily life.