VAISYA

 Vaisya is primarily the caste of farmers and traders. According to the doctrine of Cast system as described in Manu-smriti, they emanated from the thighs of the creator. Therefore, they are supposed to labour hard and toil for production and manufacturing of all necessary goods required for the total society. Apart from farmers and traders, this category of people include craftsmen, industrialists, artists and all other types of entrepreneurs. They are basically supposed to serve higher caste peoples namely, Bramhins and Chhetriyas, but entitled to be served by Sudras, the lowest caste. The whole concept of caste system is highly debatable these days and is not respected by increasing number of people these days. People of all castes are considered equal in the eyes of modern laws. Discrimination is punishable. But, the effects of the long tradition and the religious texts may not be ruled out even today, particularly, in the rural settings as well as in the urban areas due to predominant influence of religious fanaticism.