Significance of Brahmana staff
The Brahmana staff, as detailed in Dharmashastra, is traditionally made from Palasha wood and symbolizes the Brahmana class, which includes priests. It is specified that the staff should not only be made from this wood but also reach the height of a Brahmana's hair, indicating a particular sizing guideline. This reflects the customs and significance associated with the staff in representing the priestly role within the Brahmana caste.
Synonyms: Sacred staff
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Hindu concept of 'Brahmana staff'
The Brahmana staff in Hinduism symbolizes the priestly class, typically made of Palasha wood and reaching the height of a Brahmana's hair, emphasizing its significance in religious and cultural practices.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The staff should be made to reach up to the end of a Brahmana's hair, which indicates a specific sizing guideline for this caste.[1] (2) The staff that a Brahmana should carry, traditionally made of Bilva or Palasha wood.[2]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) A staff typically made of Palasha wood, representing the priestly class.[3]
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) The staff made of Palasha wood that signifies the Brahmana class.[4]