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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know how this will work out, because as far as I know only Brahmins can be Hindu priests? It is not a matter of being modern or progressive, it is the nature of the profession  that was tied with the caste.

Does becoming a priest makes you a Brahmin? That's an interesting thought.  Maybe that is possible.

Since Hinduism has always accommodated all viewpoints, I know that any one from any caste or any religion can become a teacher or guru or start their own sect within Hinduism.

Best of luck to you though![/quote]

OP here. Thank you for your good wishes!

Historically only boys of the Brahmin caste were initiated, though there is some evidence of priestesses in the Vedic era. There are a lot of non-Brahmin, women priests springing up in India as well. I think caste is slowly fading away, it's just that you have to adapt certain rituals to be applied outside of the caste system. I do have faith in the power of a thread ceremony, for example, I just don't think your birth decides whether or not you should receive the initiation. [/quote]

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