Society-phobic

Although whole India is concerned a lot about “Chaar Log Dekhenge To Kya Kahenge” (what will the society say?) but in baniya’s, these neighbours known as “Biradari-Vale” are given utmost importance in the decisions made in the family. Very rarely we find any Baniya marrying outside the community because we Baniyas believe in keeping the wealth within the community. The Big Fat Indian Wedding A Baniya is so concerned about the society, that he spends aimlessly in his son’s or daughter’s wedding. A Baniya wedding is a perfect example of “The Big Fat Indian Wedding” with almost everything available abundantly starting from food to customs. A Baniya spends a lot just to make sure his child gets “one-of-a-kind” wedding. Bargaining Another birthright of ours. According to a Baniya, a product is essential and needed only when it is available at the cost he can afford and if he cannot afford the cost, here is where bargaining comes into picture. We bargain our hearts out and leave no scope for the seller to earn from us. We are not even afraid of trying bargaining even in a mall. We try, always. “Save money wherever possible”-be the motto of all Baniya brothers. Outlook towards the society Despite of being whatever mentioned above, we Baniyas do not find any interest in being orthodox. We want to match steps with the modern world but in our own way. Most of the times we are misunderstood, but the only thing we are always trying to do is to save money.It is our motto after all.   Once a Baniya was travelling with a Chinese. The Chinese finds a cockroach near his legs; he picks him up and eats. Next moment another cockroach comes and this time the Baniya grabs the cockroach turns towards the Chinese and says “Rs. 5 Only.” That’s a Baniya for you.   DISCLAIMER: Above shared thoughts do not intend to harm the feelings of any individual living or dead.