Reference To Ancestry
According to studies conducted by Rev. M A Sherring, all the chief Brahmin gotras are descended from the Saptarishis (sapta means seven and rishiss means sages in Sanskrit). The other meaning of Saptarishis is constellation of Great Bear (Ursa Major).
According to Indian mythology, these seven sages were Brigu, Angirh, Atri, Viswamitra, Kashyap, Vashisht, and Agastya. Awasthi Brahmins belong to sage Atri Gotra, and sage Upamanyus, along with sages like Vishisht, Kundin, Parashara and Jatukaraniya followed the school of (thought) of sage Vasistha. Mythological evidences suggest that the Sage Upamanyus followed the Yajur Veda. The Awasthi Brahmins located in District Pithoragagh of Uttarakhand State belong to Agastya Gotra and are Yajurvedadhyayi. From the ancient time of the Vedic period, Awasthi Brahmins have always excelled in intellectual and martial pursuits. In Brahmin hierarchical level, they are like Shukla, Mishra and Vajpayee Brahmins.
Awasthi Brahmins who have been living in the Malwa region of M.P.,are mostly Shandhya Brahmins.According to old history & "JAGAS" records most of the Awasthi families spreading all over in M.P.migrated here from Rajasthan . The presence of famous Awasthi ji ki bawadi & sati chaura located at historical place Shahabad,a small town of Baran district in Rajasthan certify this fact. It is considered as the " Pahala Khera" or the most sacred place of Shandhya Awasthi Brahmin
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