Beware India, America is Watching!

Beware India, America is watching,

SCO shenanigans are not to its liking,

Your dubious conduct is under Trump’s scrutiny,

Refusal to provide zero-tariff access amounts to mutiny,

'From Russian oil trade brahmins are profiteering!’

Brahmin baiting is a favourite sport in India, but like IPL it has now travelled to the USA. Brahmins are blamed for many things, but amassing wealth is not often listed among their misdeeds. So, it was surprising to hear Peter Navarro, a Trump foot-soldier, accusing India of enriching brahmins through Russian oil trade.

Since when is USA monitoring the economic profile of India’s thousands of castes and for what purpose, it is not known. CIA, and global financial organisations controlled by USA (World Bank, IMF) might be in possession of such data, but they have never published such highly-sensitive, classified data. Navarro’s assertion reveals that there is such a secret data base.

Why did Navarro mention brahmins? Is it to create caste dissension in India? Doesn’t it amount to interference in India’s internal matters? Is that not a legal offence in India? Should Assam police not register a case against Navarro at Tejpur police station, and fly to Washington to meet Trump and demand expeditious extradition of the offender? Trump had recently hosted at the White House a military officer from a country sharing a problematic border with India; so, he may be open to offer similar hospitality to the Thana Inspector from Assam subject to the condition that the state facilitates trade in Trump-family crypto-currencies.

While the long hand of India’s law may take time to reach America, a distance of 12052 kms (New Delhi to Washington DC); here is a little primer to improve Navarro’s knowledge about India.

Brahmins are cursed by Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth to remain poor for ever. An arrogant ancestor, Bhrigu had kicked Vishnu’s chest which is the abode of Sri (another name for Lakshmi) incurring Lakshmi’s ire and curse for his entire clan and forever.

That is why no oil refinery is owned by a brahmin, and no brahmin is among the ten richest persons in India.

A few Secretaries to Government of India may be brahmins. Some claim a much higher percentage than 5% - the share of brahmins in India’s total population. But that confirms their relative poverty.

According to a Subhashita, trade is the best path to wealth, agriculture is only half as good as trade, craft half as good as agriculture, and servitude is the worst among the professions. If a disproportionate percentage of brahmins are in public service, it is owing to Lakshmi’s ancient curse. They neither have the capital for trade nor land for agriculture nor the skill for arts and crafts.

But why offer a free course to Navarro? He should pay the blogger’s fees plus Export Duty of 100% on Intellectual Property.

No free lunch for you, Navarro!

Postscript

Why Assam police? 

Why would Assam police go to USA? What's the connection?

Well, Assam police have quite a formidable reputation for swift, long-distance action. They once flew to Gujarat, arrested an MLA, brought him over to Assam and kept him in jail for a few weeks!

(Vadgam MLA Jignesh Mevani arrested by Assam police | India News - Times of India https://share.google/gIPjFmwouFqVzEgur)

Boston Brahmins

A colleague drew my attention to 'Boston Brahmins', a sobriquet in America for the elite - highly-educated, affluent, and powerful.

American Brahman

Another colleague mentioned 'American Brahman' - a well-known breed of beef cattle developed from Indian zebuine stock like Gir, Guzerá, and Nellore. These cattle were crossbred and refined in the U.S. starting in the late 19th century, eventually forming the American Brahman breed. They're prized for their: Heat tolerance and resistance to parasites, Efficient feed-to-beef conversion, especially in tropical climates, Role in creating hybrid breeds like Brangus and Brahmousin.

The name “Brahman” was chosen in 1924 by J.W. Sartwelle, secretary of the American Brahman Breeders Association. It was likely inspired by the Indian Brahmin caste, but in cattle circles, it’s all about ruggedness and adaptability—not religious or social status.

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