Pandey - Derivation

Derivation

Pandey's : Well known as a Sub Caste in Brahmin's. Works of Pandey's are ; orthodoxy, austerity, and purity; loving-forgiveness and righteousness; and faith along with orthodox beliefs and often violent in behaviour .It is most likely that it is derived from the Sanskrit word paṇḍita (पण्डित (पाण्डेय) ), which refers to a 'spiritual scholar' or 'scholar'. Sanskrit word Panditya means "learned man". This sect was derived from a group of so-called "pandits" or spiritual technician who practiced "yajnas" or yagyas and conducted other vedic practices.