Brahmin Khandelwal in India

People Name:	Brahmin Khandelwal
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	323,000
World Population:	325,200
Primary Language:	Hindi
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Forward Caste - Brahmin
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Traditionally Brahmins have five daily duties: to the gods, to ancestors, to all creatures, to humans and to study. Thus, daily worship (duty to gods) and chanting of sacred texts (duty to study) are an integral part of many Brahmins' lives, even if this is only a token routine for many. Khandelwal Brahmins are scattered across India in dozens of castes speaking many different languages. A high percentage of them speak English also as higher education in India instructs in mostly English medium. Brahmins disproportionately represent overseas Indians due to their higher educational attainments, so those who reach out to Indian nationals in the West very likely encounter those who are extremely difficult to reach in South Asia. Early on, Jesus’ disciples only understood him to be a teacher. It wasn’t until late in his ministry that most of them understood his lordship. Brahmins will also need to understand who Jesus is, one step at a time.

Ministry Obstacles

Any Khandelwal Brahmin who puts their faith in Jesus would probably lose their social status. This is a huge hurdle.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for Christ to reveal himself to Khandelwal Brahmin leaders.
Pray for Holy Spirit directed Christ followers to go to Khandelwal Brahmin communities.
Pray for a movement to Christ to emerge among every Brahmin community.
Pray for many to be prompted to faithfully pray for Brahmins.