What do Brahmins do every day?

A Brahmin should perform Sandhya daily and should also worship gods daily. One who does not worship gods is like a beast. In the morning the worship should be done with 16 upchars and in the night, light of ghee (Arati) should be waved before the shrines. Yama punishes those who do not worship gods.

What are Brahmins allowed to do?

Traditionally the Brahmin are supposed to become priests, but in actuality they hold a wide variety of occupations. Many members practice agriculture, while others hold white collar jobs. The Brahmin are allowed to follow any profession, but no one except a Brahmin can become a priest.

What are the duties of a Brahmin after his meal?

Rites meant for the gods may be performed only after the completion of the sraddha. After his meal, the Brahmin must read the Puranas. Next he has the duty of teaching members of other castes their hereditary vocations, arts and crafts. He does not have a moment for rest or relaxation.

What is a Brahmin’s daily religious life according to the Sastras?

Let me now speak about a Brahmin’s daily religious life according to the sastras. It is indeed a harsh routine. A Brahmin must get up five nadikas, or two hours, before sunrise. “Panca -panca-usatkale”, so it is said. “Panca-panca” means five*five – “panca-panca usatkale”denotes during the 25th nadika”. From sunset to sunrise is 30 nadikas.

How should Brahmins deal with the timings of retirement?

There could be adjustments made to suit these timings. Brahmins must feel repentant if they fail to perform the rites they are duty-bound to perform. They must devote the years of their retirement to the pursuit of their dharma instead of feeling sorry for not going out to work.

What do Brahmins do on Ekadasi?

For soon it will be time for his evening bath, sandhyavandana, sacrifices and japa. Vaisvadeva has to be performed at night also before the Brahmin has his meal and retires to bed. On most nights he takes only light food consisting of fruits, milk, etc. On Ekadasi he has to fast the whole day. There is not a moment without work.