User:Purnapasayat

Nai/ Nayee also known as Nai/Nayee Brahmin, Napita/Ampita/ Bhandari, by caste and titles i.e., Sen/Sain, Behera, Barik, Thakur, Pasayat,Dakua, Parmanik, Sharma, Choudhry etc.etc

the words NAI means " to lead, guidance, policy, wisdom, ethics, administration, or leadership" and BHANDARI means " Treasurer, Keeper of provisions, Warehouse chief, maintaining discipline, and supplying of ritual materials.

According to the history the Nais are first ancestor is Nabhi in puranic literature Nabhi is king of Ikshvaku Dynasty.

According to the Sushruta Samhita, one of the world’s oldest and most respected surgical texts, the practice of surgery and healing was a skilled discipline that required sharp intellect, steady hands, and compassion. In ancient India, these medical responsibilities were not just theoretical—they were carried out by trained community, They were the ancestors of the Nai caste held a respected role.

The Nai community, now known primarily for barbering, was once deeply involved in the field of Ayurveda, surgery, and traditional medicine. Our ancestors were healers, minor surgeons, wound-treaters, and ritual caretakers who worked closely in temples, villages, and battlefields. They performed procedures such as abscess draining, bloodletting, and suturing, and were trusted for their skill, hygiene, and devotion to wellness.

These were not ordinary tasks—they were acts of science and service. When no hospitals existed, our ancestors were the first doctors for rural society. They knew how to mix herbs, treat pain, and purify wounds—not just with knowledge, but with honour. But today, many from that community have forgotten this proud legacy. Due to historical suppression and misrepresentation, their identity was reduced to mere barbering.

The Nai caste of Odisha, traditionally known for their significant role in social rituals and sacred customs, are the original artisans of Mukut-making — the ceremonial crowns worn by both bride and groom during Hindu marriages. For generations, it was the Nai community that handcrafted these symbolic items using bamboo, thermocol, foil paper, and beads, passing the skill from one generation to the next as a respected form of service to society.

However, in recent years, this unique identity and traditional occupation are fading rapidly.

With the rise of modern technology, commercial production, and mass-market availability of wedding items, people from other castes and professions have entered this craft, turning it into a business rather than a cultural responsibility.

Bhagat Sain, a saint and Bhakti poet; Sahib Singh, one of the Panj Pyare; Bhikhari Thakur, a Bhojpuri poet; Karpoori Thakur, a former Chief Minister of Bihar; and Maithili Thakur, a classical and folk singer of Bihar And they are influencively participating in the political sectors.

Narendra Sen is regarded as one of the first Indian entrepreneurs to introduce the concept of a DATA CENTRE PARK in India through RackBank Datacenters. He is credited as one of the first Indian entrepreneurs to conceptualize and implement a large-scale private data centre park in a Tier-2 city.

Shri Binod Kumar Pasayat, of Odisha has been honored with the Padma Shri Award—one of India’s highest civilian honors.