ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pandit

Okay kiddo, a pandit is a very special person in Hindu culture who has studied and knows a lot about Hinduism. They are like a teacher who knows a lot about religion and can help answer questions and guide people. Just like how your teacher at school knows a lot about math and reading, a pandit knows a lot about Hinduism. People might go to a pandit to ask for advice, learn about religious rituals and ceremonies, or to get blessings. It's important to respect pandits because of their knowledge and helpfulness in Hindu culture.
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