Know About Ram Surname Caste in Bihar
Nov 26, 2024, 16:33 IST
The name Ram is actually religious and culturally relevant in all the states of India especially in Bihar where it is related to different castes and communities. In Bihar for instance, the Ram surname has religious connotations as well as affiliations to caste systems. In this article, the author describes the caste connections and ethnographic implications of the Ram surname within Bihar.
Ram Surname – Conveying Religious Whispers
The name “Ram” originated from Lord Ram a deity in Hindu tradition famous in the epic Ramayana understood as the perfect, virtuous character and an exemplar of righteousness called Dharma. His name is religious in purporting the concepts of reverence, holiness and adoration. Ram is a prevalent surname in Bihar like other regions of India; it denotes the users’ or their ancestors’ religious devotion to Lord Ram.
Caste Associations of the Ram Surname among Bihar Castes
In Bihar, the Ram surname is primarily associated with various castes, each with its own social and cultural context:
1. Koeri Caste
The Koeri community is from Bihar and is an OBC (Other Backward Class) community and most of them are Ram surnames. The Bihari rural community known as Koeris were until now farmers by profession, and the surname ‘Ram’ represents their worship of Lord Ram. The koeri community is mostly an agrarian one but it has organised itself and has players in sociopolitical structures of Bihar.
2. Yadav Caste
The Yadavs, another big OBC community in Bihar, are also said to have the Ram surname. Present in large numbers and exercising considerable influence, Yadav is a caste traditionally identified with the bovines of cows and deformity of the mouth. It is worth emphasizing that Yadavs adore Lord Krishna at the same time a significant number of them use the surname ‘Ram’ as an expression of their endowment of the Hindu traditions.
3. Brahmin Caste
People of the upper castes of Bihar especially the educated ones preferred the name Ram even though they are originators of the Hindu religion. To them, it represents prayer, academism, and association with religious and cultural obligations, respectively. The name “Ram” is incorporated in their names because of the work they do in terms of practicing as well as teaching Hindu religion and culture.
4. Teli Caste
The Teli community associated with oil extraction and business also has Ram surnames in Bihar. As with other OBC groups, Telis accepts the Ram surname for their allegiance to Lord Ram thus relating their customs to religious practices.
Cultural and Social Implications of the Ram Surname
Ram's surname stands for identity in Bihar society. It is very analogous to the caste system of India where last names reflect social stratification or occupational background. A discussion of why different castes adopted the name “Ram” establishes how religion determines social structure in Biha. It also has a sense of belonging to a given community, and being part of an informed and religious culture.
Conclusion
Ram surname has been formed as an important part of identity, religion, culture and devotion in the Bihar state. This surname is linked to various castes such as Koeri, Yadav, Brahmin and Teli, however this name means people who have respect regarding god ram and his follower principles. Despite its association with caste, occupation, community the Ram surname remains a strong identifier of self, family and community in Bihar.