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Bhatnagar ((भटनागर )) is a common surname used mostly in northern India among the Kayastha caste of Hindus. They came from the second son of the first wife of Lord Chitragupta, the record keeper of the god of death, Yama. Chitragupta. Shree Chitraksh (Bhatnagar) was a disciple of sage Bhat. His wife was Bhadrakalini, and they worshipped Jayanti. Maharaj Chitraguptji sent Shree Chitraksh to establish a kingdom in the region of Bhat river at Bhattdesh and Malwa. They established Chittor and Chitrakoot. He then settled there and his progeny came to be known as Bhatnagar. Some Bhatnagars also migrated and settled in Punjab Sind border, currently in Pakistan. They are believed to be settled in Delhi after partition. ==The mythology== Hindu mythology believes that Lord Bramha, the Creator, as we know it, created the entire world. Lord Bramha first created 16 sons from various parts of his own body. Shree Chitraguptjee, his 17th creation, is believed to be the creation from Lord Bramha's mind and soul. Shree Chitraguptjee is divine incarnation in human form. Called ''Kayastha'' since he is the only creation of Lord Bramha, created in entirety () from the lord’s body, unlike the other 16 sons who were created only from various parts of the body. Shree Chitraguptjee (& hence the Kayastha's) were accorded a dual caste status, namely ''KSHATRITYA'' () and ''BRAHMIN'' (Learned ). Hindu Mythology is based on a multiple phase life cycle involving rebirth. It is believed that those who do not attain a balance between their good-deeds and misdoing, have to attain rebirth in any living form, to complete the LIFE CYCLE. The primary duty awarded to Shree Chitraguptjee was to create, LOG of the lives, of all living beings, judge their lives based on good-deeds and misdoing, and decide, upon one's death, whether they will attain ''NIRVANA'' (of their LIFE CYCLE & redemption from all worldly troubles ) or, receive punishment for their misdoing in another life form, till they attain ''NIRVANA''. The ''Kayasthas'' believe in WORLD PEACE, JUSTICE, KNOWLEDGE and LITERACY, the four primary virtues depicted by the form of Shree Chitraguptjee. The community, worldwide, strives to attain these virtues and promote the same, in line with the teachings of their supreme lord. Empowered with powerful traits such as SELF-RESPECT, SELF-ESTEEM, INTELLIGENCE, COMMONSENSE & PRESENCE OF MIND, AESTHETIC SENSE, BENEVOLENCE, Kayastha's are PROGRESSIVE & ADAPTIVE. Over the centuries, the community established excellence in ACADEMICS, ADMINISTRATION, LEGAL JUSTICE, SCIENCE & FINE ARTS. (The Kayastha Community ) is religiously inclined and very close-knit. They strive to fight social injustice in society. They instill values of religion and culture. Academics has a very important place in the life of a ''Kayastha''. Sincerity & Hard Work are always respected and awarded. Social reform through adoption of economically backward families from within the community, and hence their emancipation, is a known way of ''KAYASTHA'' service to their community. The Culture Brief India is a diverse, multicultural land. Each community brings along a rich cultural heritage, complete with its share of joyous celebrations. Birth, marriage, harvest, turn of seasons and select festivals are moments for celebration. The ''Kayasthas'' believe deeply in their cultural heritage. A Pooja (prayer), conducted first to seek blessings of the traditional deities marks celebrations. This is performed as per strict guidelines laid down. Every festival is marked by one or more such rituals / ceremonies. India has been ever dependent on the changing seasons for its agricultural produce, which is a major means of livelihood. Hence, harvest related festivals are celebrated in each community. In this section, we attempt to provide a fair overview of the festivals and ceremonies performed within the Kayastha Community. Last and certainly not the least, post death rituals are also described. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bhatnagar」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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