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In Mahabharata and many other scriptures, there is a class of elite people called Charanas.

For example, consider the following excerpt from Mahabharata

The men carried the message in a trice to the court. And the citizens of Hastinapura, hearing of the arrival of thousands of Charanas and Munis, were filled with wonder. And it was soon after sunrise that they began to come out in numbers with their wives and children to behold those ascetics. Seated in all kinds of cars and conveyances by thousands, vast numbers of Kshatriyas with their wives, and Brahmanas with theirs came out.

[Section 126, Sambhava Parva, Adi Parva, The Mahabharata]

Who are called Charanas? What is meant by Charana?

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    They are an intelligent, bird-like species. They may be the same as the Garudas.
    – Ikshvaku
    Commented Dec 7, 2020 at 13:23

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Charanas are celestial beings mentioned in many puranas and itihasas.

In mahabharata,

Accompanied by the sages and the Charanas [a species of celestial beings like the seraphim and cherubim], Kunti and her children appeared outside the city gates of Hastinapura.

In Ramayana,

Hanuman, crusher of enemies resolved to find the whereabouts of Sita, carried away by Ravana. He followed the path of the Charanas, celestial bards.

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