VAISHYAS
Vaishya was originally focused on farming, agriculture and trading. As the caste system developed, the Vaishya deviated from their agricultural pursuits, focusing on trade as merchants, skilled labor and land ownership. Members of this caste system have traditionally been wealthy, as a result of their occupations. The caste has also traditionally valued education, especially religious education in the hopes of becoming twice born which is an important accomplishment in Hindu life.