Videobà-la-môn

The Vietnamese term bà-la-môn is a significant proper noun used to describe the highest priestly caste in the traditional Hindu system. It refers both to the individuals known as Brahmins and the historical religious system of Brahmanism that preceded modern Hinduism. This lesson explores how to use the term in historical and social contexts, including phrases like the Brahmin class and Brahminical rituals. You will also learn to distinguish this social term from the philosophical concept of the ultimate reality. Watch the lesson to master the correct usage of bà-la-môn.