02-12-2009, 10:20 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-Bodhi+Feb 7 2009, 08:17 PM-->QUOTE(Bodhi @ Feb 7 2009, 08:17 PM)<!--QuoteEBegin-->Those who consider "pub" to be a western influence on bhArata are ill-informed. For several centuries Hindus have enjoyed their maNDapas, and yes women from decent families could visit these taverns too. Many an important transactions have been executed over sessions of maNDa in ancient India.
[right][snapback]94348[/snapback][/right]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Bodhi, "pub culture" is something totally different from what you describe. Just like the Shinto Japanese drinking their Saki in their traditional inns is not the same.
You're merely talking about the consumption of some alcoholic (or otherwise intoxicating) beverage at a dedicated place where this was sold and socially consumed. And that's where the similarity of the Hindu/Shinto situation with respect to modern 'culture' ends. One can't draw a straight line between the two.
[right][snapback]94348[/snapback][/right]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Bodhi, "pub culture" is something totally different from what you describe. Just like the Shinto Japanese drinking their Saki in their traditional inns is not the same.
You're merely talking about the consumption of some alcoholic (or otherwise intoxicating) beverage at a dedicated place where this was sold and socially consumed. And that's where the similarity of the Hindu/Shinto situation with respect to modern 'culture' ends. One can't draw a straight line between the two.