hi,I am an Indian and 22 years old.My dream is to start a manufacturing firm of my own. Recently my grandfather gave me about 25 crore rupees which a little more than $5 million and asked me to go for it. I know i should not have accepted it but I guess my urge to get to my dream misguided me.I know that my parents would be deeply hurt if they find out about this.They have always wanted me to be a self made man.I want to be a self made man.My grandfather has not told anyone about and this morning he promised he wouldnt tell anybody .That is when I started feeling shamefull.I regret the fact that I accepted it.It may not be a very big amount but I still feel I've made a mistake.I tried returning it to my grandfather but he never accepted it.He is now 90+ years old and he wants to see my success before his time. I completely understand that. But i simply dont have the means to earn that much money.
I am confused .I am stuck between my parents ,my grandfather and my consience.This could
2006-11-12 10:07:37 · 6 answers · asked by confused 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
sound a little confusing to you .But some one in india would definately understand my problem.
could you please assist me and tell me what to do...
Thank You. and may god be with you always....
2006-11-12 10:07:48 · update #1
you should not feel guilty,it ain,t like your using the money for drugs or partying,And lets amit the truth,Your Grandpa is not gona live to many years more and he can,t take it with him,And you would brake he,s heart if you did not keep it!There is nothing wrong with sharing your wealth with love ones and when you come a big Sucsess,You remember what your PAPA did for you and do the same to some you love and needs the same Help!your a Good Man for feeling Guilty even though your wrong about feeling guilty!If you really want to show your love to your grandfather,Make your dream come true,and I,m not trying to be mean,But what your parents don,t know will not hurt them
2006-11-13 05:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by The Saint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hindu, not Indian (they are different). As for your dilemma, I feel your pain, and I understand your grandfather's urge. Would it alleviate your parents' indignation if you open the business and name it after your grandfather? I know in India there are very deep family rules, so I'm at a loss of what to tell you exactly, because I didn't grow up in the same culture, but if you honor your grandpa with your business in some way, that might take some of the weight off of the possible anger from your parents. Have your graddad participate, too. If by the time your business is "rolling" your granddad is still with you, return the favor with something that honors him or that he needs, or by doing something for a cause that he supports.
Good luck with your business, you'll do great, don't worry.
2006-11-12 17:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Ex-presidente inteligente 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to alleviate your guilt, you could spread the wealth a little...
Just joking. Look at it this way. Your grandfather made an investment in your manufacturing firm just as a bank would do. You can pay him back, and that way, you will be a self made man. You should be proud to be able to prove your grandfather right--he will have made a good investment.
2006-11-12 10:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand the conflicting thought about this there must have done anything for my dads money and i want too have my own money two I'm grown up emotionally and wouldnt hesitate borrowing the money from a grandfather that's what their for lol if your sure about your dream and think you can make a successful go at it take the money
2006-11-12 10:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im indian too. if you've been given a capital to start off, then be thankfull and think very carefully how you would invest in whatever there is a great need of, don't rush in and don't trust those investment companies, they are only interested in their own profits.trust no one.
2006-11-12 10:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by hevn4sure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes dear i think u should start your bussiness know with you grand fathers money.............and do well enogh
and your parents would not be sad to know that you handled all this by yourself im an indian i know people of your age dont have time from girl friends and friends and pubs..........
do well................ need help mail me at lovepappu@yahoo.com
if you suceeded your parents would b the most happiest person.....
2006-11-12 10:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by asgar s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋