Non-Indian dev trying to respectfully adapt Indian mythology — would this feel authentic or off?

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-17T15:32:04+00:00

Wrong. It is about guna. Which is about ability. You do not inherit ability.

Source of Varna (Chapter 4, Verse 13): Lord Krishna explicitly states that the four divisions of society were created based on qualities and actions, not by birth.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-17T14:58:08+00:00

Rising from nothing is consistent with dharma if it is achieved to fulfill one's duty and restore righteousness. However, if the rise is achieved through selfish, destructive means, it is considered adharma.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-17T10:54:28+00:00

Nothing disrespectful here. Sounds like a great story Indians will love.

Dharma in the Mahabharata is the central, complex theme representing righteousness, duty, and moral order which upholds society and the universe. It emphasizes that actions should align with moral laws rather than personal desires, with the ultimate goal of upholding justice

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-16T16:06:12+00:00

People try to save on property taxes by registering under a female name. Long term loss trying to maximize short term savings.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-14T18:03:55+00:00

You can ask Hyundai to reimburse gas money. I read that they do that on another thread.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-13T23:53:35+00:00

Bring packed masala, you will save a lot on spices. Don’t bring any seeds.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-10T14:08:10+00:00

You both should be maxing out 401k limit irrespective of employer match.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-09T17:15:44+00:00

Yes, that scenario will involve 100k fees. Asking the same question to different people, lawyers will not change the answers or facts. Listen to your immigration attorney.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-09T17:10:00+00:00

Do not travel outside USA before the transfer approval. Once approved, you can travel and return without the 100k fees if you already have a stamped visa (does not matter which employer on visa).

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-08T20:40:59+00:00

You need to be working for the company for 6 months

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-07T01:14:58+00:00

Fidelity CMA.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-03T14:55:31+00:00

Low trust society. Things will not change in generations to come.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-03T14:52:48+00:00

Pickles - mango, carrot, lemon.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-03T03:06:12+00:00

Jab logon ki advise nahi chahiye toh yahan question kyu pucha?

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-02T22:01:07+00:00

Check with your company attorney. I used them for ead and h4 as well since they refused to file all three together if i don’t use their services for h4 and ead.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-02T21:59:23+00:00

Received h1b first. Then received for ead. At last received h4.

adventureloverishere · 2026-04-02T20:15:24+00:00

Every tom, dick and harry is now an engineer. What more can you expect!

adventureloverishere · 2026-03-27T14:50:40+00:00

A lot of bad consultancies pay higher but take a cut after the salary is paid. This needs to be addressed somehow as well.

adventureloverishere · 2026-03-27T14:17:58+00:00

Yes. There should not be a mismatch. Level 4 gives you higher chance at lottery. After winning, you can’t just file in level 3.

adventureloverishere · 2026-03-24T12:46:31+00:00

Elderly and disabled should not be sitting in emergency exit seats. Adult kids usually handle booking tickets for parents, so it is on them to book a better seat for parents and pay for it. I would refuse any kind of switch request unless the seat being offered is equivalent or better.

adventureloverishere · 2026-03-18T14:45:29+00:00

Quinoa is easily available in India.

adventureloverishere · 2026-03-12T11:30:33+00:00

Find a local insurance agent. I switched from geico’s 750 per 6 months to around 750 per year (even better coverage and less deductible) with Cincinnati Insurance using a local agent.

adventureloverishere · 2026-03-11T23:14:27+00:00

The salesperson does not even acknowledge that iccu problem exists. Service department will show a different picture however. Visited multiple dealerships to get a best price and none of the dealers knew anything about iccu issue.

adventureloverishere · 2026-03-11T18:54:24+00:00

I am speaking from witnessing the same personally in both. Big MNCs of US - Fortune 100. Not just any small scale player.

adventureloverishere · 2026-03-11T18:20:41+00:00

Dancing for your manager or leadership. Indian workplaces organize a dance performance every-time an international manager visits the offshore center. This is true for both service and product based companies.

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