Shandilya is in the 8 highest Brahmin Gotras, and was the name of a prominent rishi. He was the progenitor of the Śāṇḍilya gotra.
He was also the composer of the Shandilya Upanishad.
He knows everything about Yog, He is like rishi Shandilya in Yog.
A Brahmin is a member of the highest caste or varna in Hinduism. The Brahmins are the caste from which Hindu priests are drawn, and are responsible for teaching and maintaining sacred knowledge.
He is very knowledgeable and wise, he is a Brahman.
