The Origin of the Pati surname & caste, found in Odisha, West Bengal, and other states of India and abroad.
Surname(उपनाम/कुलनाम ) and Title(उपाधि/पदवी):-
Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, physical characteristics, etc. Surnames (उपनाम/कुलनाम )and titles (उपाधि/पदवी)or decorations used along with the proper names commonly added at the end of the names - are either genealogical or professional and sometimes topographical.
The genealogical surname has been in use from generation to generation and is generally family names some of which may even have been personal names. Professional names have also been adopted as family names and are regularly used as surnames.
It has been a practice for quite a few centuries to award titles (उपाधि/पदवी) to persons who occupy positions of distinction in intelligence, learning, wealth, honor, etc. Persons who have rendered meritorious service to the country have also been awarded titles that have gone down from generation to generation and thus got absorbed as family names or surnames. Indian history from pre-Mughal days has shown that the ruling Hindu Kings had awarded titles to persons and families for either meritorious service to the country or for leadership in society.
This practice has been followed by the Pathan and the Mughal rulers and by their successors, the British as well. Even in independent India, the Presidential awards on Republic day are a continuation of the old practice of honoring persons for their service to the country.
Pati surname:-
Pati is a surname (उपनाम/कुलनाम ) mainly found among the Utkal Brahmin community of Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and rarely found in other parts of India.
Origin & history of Pati surname:-
In essence, "Pati" remains a symbolic honorific, reflecting a historical connection to positions of leadership and authority in various communities and domains.
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विज्ञानः सञ्चालयति ब्रह्माण्डम्।
तत्त्वज्ञानं सञ्चालयति संसारम्।
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गुरु-स्तोत्रम्
(गुरुतत्त्व)
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुः शंकरः गुरुर्देवो जगदीश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात् परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
सिद्धगुरोर्द्वौ गुणौ स्मृतौ -सिद्धिश्च ब्रह्मज्ञानम्।
ताभ्यां यः शिक्षयेत् शिष्यान् स एव श्रीगुरुः मतः॥
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ज्ञानदान नीतिः
जो यावज्ज्ञानधारणाधिकारवान् स्यात्,
तस्य तावज्ज्ञानमेव स्थितं भवेत्।
यो यदा यावज्ज्ञानलाभयोग्यः स्यात्,
तस्मै तावज्ज्ञानदानमेव कर्तव्यम्॥
भिन्नोऽयं व्यवहारः सदा परिहरणीयः,
सर्वदाऽनिष्टकरोऽनुचितश्च भवति।
इदमेव नूनं संसारस्य नित्यं नीतिः नियतिश्च॥
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भगवदसम्मान-नीतिः
शृणुत भक्तजनाः, एतत् सत्यं सनातनं वचनम्।
भगवतः प्रति कदापि, कस्मिंश्चित् कारणे, न कुर्यात् अनादरवचनं।
एतत् न कदाचित् उचितं, न ग्राह्यं, न श्रवणीयं।
भगवतः प्रति अनादरवचनं सदा वर्जनीयम्॥
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उदाहरणम् -
जगन्नाथस्य नाम “जगा” इति संक्षेपतः न उच्चारयेत्;
एतत् सर्वथा वर्जनीयम्; एष एव कलिदोषः।
Pati surname:-
Pati is a surname (उपनाम/कुलनाम ) mainly found among the Utkal Brahmin community of Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and rarely found in other parts of India.
Origin & history of Pati surname:-
The term "Pati" holds significance as a title in the Indian subcontinent, carrying meanings such as master, lord, or ruler in various languages like Hindi (पति), Bengali (পতি), and Odia (ପତି). This title has been utilized in names and surnames since ancient times, representing different roles and positions. For example, names like Sripati and Bhupati (भूपति, Bhu + Pati) signify the lord or ruler of the land, while Kulapati denotes the head of a community.
In a historical context, titles such as Bhupati, Ganapati, Sattvapati, Senapati, Kulapati, Pati Mahapatra, etc., were granted by kings to individuals holding positions of authority, whether over land, people, communities, or specific domains. Over time, some of these titles were shortened to "Pati," and eventually, they evolved into surnames inherited by later generations. It's crucial to note that "Pati" is not a caste or family but a title (उपाधि/पदवी), akin to designations like Padma Bhushan or Bidya Bhushan.
Hari Om Jap
वेद,और अग्नि पुराण के अनुसार,हरी ओम मंत्र के जप से:
व्यक्ति का पाप नाश होता है और उसे मोक्ष की प्राप्ति होती है।
Pati surname in Utkal Brahmin:-
The surname "Pati" is predominantly associated with Utkal Brahmins and is commonly found in regions such as Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and occasionally in other parts of India and abroad. It's noteworthy that within the Utkal Brahmin community, the "Pati" surname encompasses various gotras, including Madhukalya gotri Brahmin, Parashar (पराशर) gotri Brahmin, and others. This surname thus reflects a diverse and multi-gotra identity among the Utkal Brahmin community, emphasizing their lineage and ancestral affiliations.
The surname "Pati" is predominantly associated with Utkal Brahmins and is commonly found in regions such as Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and occasionally in other parts of India and abroad. It's noteworthy that within the Utkal Brahmin community, the "Pati" surname encompasses various gotras, including Madhukalya gotri Brahmin, Parashar (पराशर) gotri Brahmin, and others. This surname thus reflects a diverse and multi-gotra identity among the Utkal Brahmin community, emphasizing their lineage and ancestral affiliations.
शिशुम् जज्ञानम् हर्य तम् मृजन्ति शुम्भन्ति वहिन
मरूतः गणेन। कविर्गीर्भि काव्येना कविर् सन्त् सोमः
पवित्रम् अत्येति रेभन्।
ऋग्वेद मण्डल 9, सूक्त 96, मंत्र 17
श्रीजगन्नाथलीलामृतम्
श्री जगन्नाथः धरातले अवतीर्णः मायया मनुष्यरूपेण।
धर्मार्थं रक्षणाय तस्यांशावतारैः सहितः क्वचित् अवतीर्णः।
ब्रह्मादिदेवगणाः मनुष्याश्च तम् ज्ञातुं न समर्थाः;
केवलं तस्य भक्तास्तस्यैवानुग्रहेण तमवगन्तुं समर्थाः।
एवमेव श्रीजगन्नाथस्य लीला युगे युगे प्रवर्तते;
एवमेव सः भूभारं हरति धर्मशिक्षां च संस्थापयते।
श्रीजगन्नाथः परमेश्वरः यत्र परमज्ञानं नित्यं प्रकाशते।
तत्र न कदाप्यधर्मो वर्धते, धर्मश्च सत्यं च नित्यं विराजते॥
श्रीजगन्नाथ-पञ्चकम
(श्रीजगन्नाथ-पञ्चकं)
१
निलाद्रिशिखरे रम्ये रत्नसिंहासनस्थितम् ।
दृष्ट्वा ये हृषिताः भक्ताः तं वन्दे जगन्नाथम् ॥
२
करुणासागरं नित्यं भक्तानां दुःखनाशकम् ।
नीलचक्रधरं देवं वन्दे श्रीजगदीश्वरम् ॥
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दधाने कमलाक्षं तं विश्वरूपं विश्वेश्वरम्।
अनाथनाथमीशानं वन्दे नीलाम्बुदप्रभम् ॥
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यस्य नामस्मरणं शुद्धं सर्वपापविनाशनम् ।
यः पातयति मोक्षाय तं वन्दे पुरुषोत्तमम् ॥
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मत्स्याननादिदेहेषु लीला यस्य प्रदर्शितम् ।
सर्वावतारनायक्यं वन्दे श्रीजगदीशरम् ॥
हरी में खोया हूँ मैं
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यज्ञोपवीतम्।
शृणुत द्विजगणाः सर्वे सत्यं वचनमुत्तमम्।
धारयितव्यं पवित्रं यज्ञोपवीतं शास्त्रसम्मतम्॥
नाभेरधो न यज्ञोपवीतं पतितं स्यात् कदाचन।
धर्मार्थं धारयेन्नित्यं शास्त्रदृष्ट्या द्विजोत्तमः॥
वसिष्ठस्मृति (4.16) मनुस्मृति (2.63)
कात्यायनस्मृति: देवलस्मृति (10.4)
ब्राह्मण–ब्राह्मणत्वम्
ब्राह्मणो न कुर्याद् ब्राह्मणत्वाभिमानम्।
ब्राह्मणस्यैष अभिमानः शत्रुरेव समः॥
विनम्रतैव पाण्डित्यं ब्राह्मणस्य श्रेष्ठं शस्त्रम्।
तस्य शस्त्रस्याग्रे सर्वं नतमस्तकम्॥
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Surname and caste.
A surname alone does not determine caste. Caste identity is shaped by various factors, including family background, social context, and cultural traditions. Many surnames are shared across different communities, and their significance can vary based on region and historical context.
☯In conclusion, we should neither take pride in nor feel sorrow over our surnames or titles, as they are nothing more than temporary labels. Our true focus should be on nurturing virtues like truth, austerity, compassion, charity, purity, love, devotion, and kindness. These enduring qualities shape our true essence far more deeply than any label, surname, title or rank ever can.
On this earth, where names are born,
A title given, love sworn or scorn,
A mark of place, a seal to bind
A legacy we leave behind.
Surnames rise like rugged peaks,
Voices of clans, the ancient speaks.
In lines and letters etched with pride,
The world decides, who stands, who hides.
Yet walls of stone these names become,
To guard, to block, to silence some.
These syllables, like swords and shields,
They carve out pain; they build, they yield.
Between the names, a chasm grows,
Of justice lost and honor owed.
For names can burn or mend the soul,
Or lock it in a bounded role.
So rise, unmarked by name or kin,
Beyond the walls that keep us in.
With spirit freed from bonds and claims,
We soar beyond the weight of names.
What’s left is pure, a soul set free,
Beyond the binds of blood to be.
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वेदगीतात्वभागवतातत्त्वम्:
(मुक्त–छन्दः)
(वेदगीतात्वभागवतदर्शनम्)
वेदमार्गो दर्शयति सनातनधर्मस्य साम्यदृष्टिम्।
ज्ञानकर्मभक्तिसंयुक्ता या तत्त्वैकस्य साधनम्॥
वेदाः प्रबोधयन्ति परमानात्मनः सत्यरूपम्।
आत्मनः परं तदैक्यं च बोधयन्ति साक्षात्कारम्॥
गीता निःस्वार्थकर्मस्य विधिं मोक्षदायिनीं दर्शयति।
यया पुरुषस्य मोहितस्य बन्धनमुक्तिः सिध्यति॥
श्रीमद्भागवते दिव्यप्रेम्णः सौन्दर्यं हृदयं विशुद्धयति।
यया निष्कामकर्मधर्मविधिं मोक्षदायिनीं दर्शयति।
सा दर्शयति सम्यक् पूजां, न केवलं क्रियायाम्,
किन्तु निःस्वार्थकर्मभक्त्योः ऐक्ये परं ब्रह्मदर्शनम्॥
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ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः । हरिः ॐ ॥
Dhyānaślokaḥ
परब्रह्म आदि देवं शङ्खचक्रगदाधरम्।
पीताम्बरधरं शान्तं स्मरामि श्री जगन्नाथं ॥
Meaning:
“I meditate upon the Supreme Brahman, the Primordial Lord, who bears the conch, discus, and mace, who is clad in yellow garments, who is serene, and who is the Master of the entire universe.”
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यतः अनन्तशक्तिः, अनन्ताश्च जीवाः।
यतः निर्गुणात् अप्रमेयाः गुणाः।
यतः भाति सर्वं त्रिधा भेदभिन्नम्।
सदा तं जगन्नाथं नमामो भजामः॥
Meaning:
“From Him arise infinite powers and countless
souls. From the attributeless come all qualities
beyond measure. From Him shines forth this
whole universe in threefold diversity. We ever
bow to that Lord Jagannātha and worship Him.”
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यतः च अविरासीद् जगत् सर्वमेतत्।
तथा अब्जासनः, विश्वगः, विश्वगोप्ता।
तथा इन्द्रादयः देवसंघा मनुष्याः।
सदा तं नारायणं नमामो भजामः॥
Meaning:
“From Him this entire creation emerged.
From Him Brahmā arose, seated on the lotus,
the Cosmic Soul pervading all. From Him
came Indra and all the gods and humans.
We ever bow to that Lord Narayan and
worship Him.”
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यतः अग्निः वायुः भानुः भूश्च भवः।
यतः सागरः जलं चन्द्रमा व्योम।
यतः स्थावराः जङ्गमाः वृक्षसंघाः।
सदा तं नारायणं नमामो भजामः॥
Meaning:
“From Him comes fire, the sun, Rudra, water,
the ocean, the moon, the sky, and the wind.
From Him arise all moving and unmoving beings,
and the forests of trees. We ever bow
to that Lord Narayan and worship Him.”
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यतः दानवाः किन्नराः यक्षसंघाः।
यतः चारणाः पन्नगाः च व्योमगाः।
यतः पक्षिणः कीटाः यतः वीरुधः।
सदा तं नारायणं नमामो भजामः॥
Meaning:
“From Him arise the demons,Kinnar, yakṣas,
spirits, the celestial singers, serpents, and
beings of the sky. From Him come all
birds, insects, and plant life. We ever bow
to that Lord Narayan and worship Him.”
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यतः बुद्धिः अज्ञाननाशः मुमुक्षुः।
यतः सम्पदः भक्तसन्तोषिकाः स्युः।
यतः विघ्ननाशः यतः कार्यसिद्धिः।
सदा तं नारायणं नमामो भजामः॥
Meaning:
“From Him comes wisdom and the destruction of
ignorance for the seeker of freedom. From Him
come wealth and all that gladdens the hearts of
devotees. From Him comes the removal of
obstacles and the success of every righteous
effort. We ever bow to that Lord Narayan
and worship Him.”
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यतः पुत्रलाभो यतः वाञ्छितार्थः।
यतः अभक्तविघ्नाश्च नानारूपाः।
यतः शोकमोहकामाः विनष्टाः।
सदा तं जगन्नाथं नमामो भजामः॥
Meaning:
“From Him comes the gift of children and the
fulfillment of every noble desire. From Him
come, grief delusion, and desire- and by Him,
grief, delusion , and desire are all destroyed.
We ever bow to that Lord Jagannātha
and worship Him.”
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यतः अनन्तशक्तिः, स शेषः बभूव।
धराधारणे, अनेकरूपे प्रबुद्धः।
यतः अनेकधा स्वर्गलोकाः विचित्राः।
सदा तं जगन्नाथं नमामो भजामः॥
Meaning:
“He whose infinite power is manifest as Ananta
(Śeṣa),upholding the earth in countless forms
, ever awake. From Him exist the many wondrous
worlds of heaven. We ever bow to
that Lord Jagannātha and worship Him.”
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यतः वेदवाचः विलीयन्ति सर्वाः।
विकुञ्ठा मनोभिः निरुद्धाः प्रपन्नाः।
परब्रह्मरूपं च चिदानन्दजातम्।
सदा तं जगन्नाथं नमामो भजामः॥
Meaning:
“In whom all the words of the Vedas find their
rest, whom the mind cannot confine yet to
whom the surrendered are led-I forever take
refuge in that Supreme Brahman. We ever bow
to that Lord Jagannātha and worship Him.”
Phalaśrutiḥ (Fruit of Recitation)
यः पठेत् समाहितः भक्त्या जगद्गुरोः स्तोत्रम्।
लभते भक्तिमतिं च भुक्तिं मुक्तिं च शाश्वतीम्॥
Meaning:
He too who reads with focus and devotion
the hymn of the World Teacher attains
devotion, enjoyment, and eternal liberation.
समापनः
॥ इति श्रीजगन्नाथस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
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I dedicate this article to my
son ৺late Akash Mahanty author
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Sources of Information-
1.The genesis of Utkal Brahmins.
2.Collection of information from Utkal Brahmans scholars.
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रचनाकारस्य ज्ञानोदयः
रचनाकारस्य प्रथमारचने प्रादुर्भवति तस्य प्रारम्भिकं ज्ञानम्।
रचनाकारस्य प्रत्येकरचनेन वर्धते तस्य शुद्धं ज्ञानम्।
एवं शनैः शनैर् वर्धमानेन रचनाश्रमेण तस्य ज्ञानं भवति सुदर्शनम्।
अन्तिमरचने प्रकटते रचनाकारस्य परमं ज्ञानम्।
नाहं ज्ञानी न च विद्वान्।
मम सर्वं श्रीजगन्नाथस्य दानम्॥
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