Hinduism: Details about 'Kunbis'
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. Kunbi, or kanbi, have mastered all types of professions and many of them have achieved high regards in diverse fields, including agriculture, engineering, industrialization, sports, defense, domestic and international politics, medical professions, religious studies, astrology, theatre & arts etc. They are difficult to be classified as per the perplexing Hindu caste system, because for the past many centuries they have been practicing occupations that can be a collective function of Vaishyas, Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Shudras, but they are most commonly associated with the Shudras. The Mahabharata tells that the Parashurama killed all Kshatriyas so all non-Brahmins are Shudra. This caste kunabi has played a significant role in the national, regional, and international politics for at least the past ten centuries. King Shivaji was a great warrior among the Shudras but the Brahmins rejected his coronation because as per Hindu Philosophy this is Kali Yuga and in KaliYuga there are only two Varnas; those are Brahmins are Shudras. King Shivaji forced Brahmin GagaBhatt to perform his coronation on 6th June 1674. There is a inferiority complex among all Shudra castes and they think that their forefathers were Kshatriyas even though present day they are Shudras. Just like other castes it also has 12/1\2 sub castes named as (1) Tirale Kunabi (2)Jadhao Kunabi (3)Zade Kunabi (4)Zod kunabi (5)Bawane Kunabi (6)Lonare Kunabi (7)Dakhane Kunabi (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (1\2) Other regional groups similar to them are shudra Kurmi which the word kunbi is related to and shudra Jats who are farmers in the northwest etc. Several so called Kunbis are well placed government officials and educationists.
Are Kunbis known as Marathas ?There is a great amount of confusion between words Kunbi and Maratha-kunbis although surnames and social status may be same.Marathas as such a vast social class ,it consists of royal clans and also farmers. Marathas are also considered as the descedents of Lemurians since the currently known land mass called "Maharashtra" was originally the capital of Lemuria. Many Marathas have identified themselves as kunbi's, although some of them may belong to 96 clans of Marathas.Many Kunbis perform the Upanayana Samskara as per their family traditions. Working class kunbi’s and Marathas have tactfully preserved the ancient Hindu rituals even under the strict tyrant rule also known as British Raj. Maratha or Kunbis together constitute approximately 55% population of Maharashtra. Many Kunbis having larger lands, employeed other working classes kunbi's under the distinct sectors of defense, administration, agriculture and cultural development all the way long. The kind of wealthy Kunbi's had larger houses made of stone, some were called WADA, some were GADHI (fortressed complex) and some also had KEELLA (a fort). Most of the historical evidences are as on date managed & maintained by National (India) & State (Maharashtra) level government departments. Although there are a few families who maintain their own set of documents or evidences as a mark of family assets. Many Kumbi's even though being Marathas had to disguise themselves into other castes to save their families from the ongoing suppression carried out during British Raj. During Government Census of 1952 where the ancient four tier caste system that existed in Northern India was extended to Maharashtra region as against the advice of removal of caste system suggested by 17th Century poet Saint Tukaram and many other Marathi Saints. Marthas are basically vegetarian, although some sectors of Marathas have taken up non-vegetarian diet mostly during the tenure of British Raj. List of known Women PersonalitiesLalita Pawar Bollywood ActorKnow as the The Mother of all mother-in-laws in filmswas born in a rich Yevle family of Nashik and was married to Raj Prakash Gupta and lived in Pune. She started her career in 1928 in silent films. She has acted over 500 hindi and marathi films. Usha Chavan Bollywood ActorShe was famous for acting as the leading lady of the great Marathi Comedy actor Dada Kondke. Smita Patil Bollywood ActorThe first Asian cine-star who had the unique honour of Retrospectives in Paris and La Rochelle, (at the promptings of no less a film luminary than Director Costa Gavras), a two-time Best Actress award winner at the National Film Festival (Bhumika and Chakra) and a Padmashree. She was a keen photographer and died at the age of 31 years. Smt. Prabha Rau (Woman President of MPCC)*Likely to be next CM of Maharashtra.She was a sportsperson and has represented Maharashtra in long jump, high jump, hurdles, discus throw and running. Beside this she is a musican and hold a Masters degree in Politics and Music. Smt Pratibha Patil (First Woman Governor of Rajasthan, Woman President of MPCC)Before becoming Goverenr of Rajasthan she was a member of Rajya Sabha. She was Table Tennis Champion in her college days and has won Inter-Tournaments. She holds MA in Arts and a Law Degree. Beside her political career she also manages her own educational institutes for poor and industries List of known Men PersonalitiesR. R. Patil is a Kunbi politician from the state of Maharashtra. On November 1, 2004, he was sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra. Justice B.G. Kolse Patil is a former Judge of the Bombay High Court. . An active Kunbi against Brahmins. Leading anti-caste and anti-Brahmin movement in Maharashtra State. Dr CD Deshmukh First Governor of RBI & Chairman of UGCUnion Finance Minister of India, President of the Indian Statis. Insti, Board of Governors of the Adm. Staff College of India, Hyderabad,Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New DelhiA number of prestigious universities and institutions, international as well as Indian, conferred on him doctorates honoris causa. He was student of University of Bombay in 1912 and University of Cambridge Shri S B Chavan Former Union Home Minister & Union Finance Minister, IndiaBorn on July 14, 1920, Educated from Madras University and then obtained a law degree from Osmania University Dr Shrikant Jichkar, MP, Member of Rajya Sabha, Cabinet Minister of Maharashtra.Holds 20 postgraduate degrees.He has obtained 28 Gold Medals. Between 1972 and 1990 he has written 42 University Examinations. He was also IPS officer and IAS officer.He was the Youngest MLA in India at 25 years.He was also leading Indian delegations on several forums including the UNO, the UNESCO.Founder of Kavi Kulaguru Kalidas (India's First) Sanskrit University.Managing Editor of Nagpur Times and Nagpur Patrika.Founding Chairman of National Institute of Amateur Radio.(Guinness & Lima Book of records list him Politician with most qualifications and was the first Non-Brahmin who was awarded Dixit Title) Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Chief Minister of Maharashtra;Union Defence Minister during India-China WarUnion Finance Minister, India Sandeep Patil Cricket Player( Holds the record for six fours in a cricket over) Kiran More Cricket Player Shri Ashok Desai(Former Attorney General of India, Author of several books on Law, Chief Justice of Uttaranchal, Awarded Padma Bushan by Government of India) Shri Shivraj Patil (Union Home Minister, India)Was also a Minister of Science and Technology, Atomic Energy, Electronics, Space and Ocean Development and Biotechnology. Barrister S. K. Wankhede(Former BCCI President and State Minister. He was married to Late Smt Kusumtai (From brahmin family) who has greatly contributed to his career success. Due to his contribution to Indian cricket a stadium was named after him.) Shri Datta Meghe (Educationist, Member of Parilment, Rajya Sabha) He runs several educational institue in Mumbai and Central India) ( A second generation Harvard Professor & Doctor, who is also a columnist in USA. He was a student at Standford, Oxford and Harvard) Sharad Pawar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mumbai Cricket Association President & BCCI President. A native of Baramati List of known SaintsSaint Tukaram 17th Century Poet and a petty grain merchant & farmer who was born during the existence of two tier caste system (Brahmins & all Non-Brahmins termed as Sudras) that existed around in Maharashtra region, when Hindu religion was busted out by the mighty Moughals. That is the reason why Tukaram calls himself a SUDRA. He has also greatly influenced Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Mahatma Gandhi. Saint Ramdas and Saint Tukaram existed during the same time period. His brahmin disciple Sri Bagewadi Maharaj had documented all his poem. Saint Tukaram had followers from all sects including those who were untouchables during those days. Visnupanth Damle's film on Sant Tukaram received one of the three best films of 1937 at Venice. Tukaram Chair, University of Pune has hosted a website on the saint . Rashtra Sant Tukdoji Maharaj Author of , First President Dr Rajendra Prasad bestowed him the title Rashtrasant. He has participated in religious conventions in Japan. He was arrested by the then British government for performing Hindu Spiritual Rituals. He is one of the founding Vice President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad. He has composed 3000 bhajans and was great musician. The Indian Department of Posts honoured the memory of this great Saint, Patriot, musican and social worker, in 1995, by issuing a special postage stamp. List of Common SurnamesAdik, Aware, Gore,Bhalerao,Misal,Shinde,Khandar,Mathankar,Taiwade,Dhone,Parimal Dange, Dongre, Sable, More, Patel, Patil, Thakur, Thakre, Sawant, Brahmankar, Dore, Taley, Radke, Lalke, Rode, Gode, Desai, Geete, Navalkar, Bele, Raut, Kadam, Gedam, Gawande, Naik, Dhanwate, Lunge, Deshmukh, Lalke, Gurve, Manik, Bhagwat, Jadhav, Kedar, Kale, Salve, Shinde, Wagh, Nighote, Nigot, Nighut, Nighutkar, Nijut, Rane,Pawar, Pandey, Nigam, Nikunj, Junarkar, Dhamakar, Dhande, Mahajan, Dubey, Jichkar, Chavan, Dhadse, Uparker, Deoskar, Deorkar, Dhamankar, Lambat, Gaikwad, Wankhede, Premkhede, Gaithonde, Watonde, Thape, Bhope, Tope, Mate, Chowdhary, Choudhari, Gurve etc Organizations1. Maratha Seva Sangh is a social but anti-Brahmin organization headed by Purushottam Khedekar. Recently they got publicity for their on . 2. Sambhaji Brigade 3. Kunbi Sena headed by Vishwanat Patil.
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