Kulinism
Kulinism (Bengali: কৌলিন্য) are Hindu caste and marriage rules reputedly introduced by Raja Ballala Sena of Bengal.[1] The name derives from the Sanskrit word कुलीन (kulina). Kulinism (higher social status) refers to marriage of a kulina girl to a man in the same class as well as marriage to one in a higher class.[2] It essentially asserts that a kulina woman must not have her status lowered by marrying into a group of lower rank. One's Kulin status remains valid for 36-years according to the rules stated by Ballala Sena.[3]
| Motto | Achara (ceremonial purity), Bidya (learning), Binaya (discipline), Pratistha (reputation for purity), Tirtha-darxana (pilgrimage), nistha (piety), tapasya (ascetic meditation), Avrtti (marriage among equal ranks) and dana (liberality). |
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| Formation | 1158–69 |
| Founder | Ballala Sena |
| Type | Social Development |
| Legal status | Hindu Caste System Rules |
| Purpose | Citizen's Quality Development |
| Headquarters | Bikrampur, Bangladesh |
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Area served | Gaura, Rárh, Banga, Bagdi, Mithila, Kamrupa, Barendra, India, Bangladesh, Nepal |
Official language | Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi, Maithili |
Head | Ballala Sena
Lakshmana Sena Keshava Sena Vishvarupa Sena Surya Sena Narayana Sena Laksmana Sena ।। Purusatham Sena |
Main organ | Sena Dynasty Rulers |
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References
- Kulinism Hindu Caste Rules https://www.britannica.com/topic/Kulinism
- Bhaumik, Manotosh Chandra (1986). "Kulinism in Bengal". University. University of Calcutta. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- Misra, Chitta Ranjan (2012). "Vallalasena". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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