Galt Guru, Your convoluted commentary on the state of the "brahminism" and being a brahmin in today's world was quite discombobulating, to say the least. Pompous and rambling text gives the impression that you are more concerned about coming across as someone with an extensive vocabulary than getting your point across effectively. But, the poignancy of your inner struggle of identifying yourself as a proud brahmin and, in the same breath, accepting some of the grievances attributed to the brahmins, is laudable. Your drinking ability...a pint (16 oz) at a swig! Wow! My hat's off to you!