2024-01-23 15:44:22
NaThe main character’s name is Ayyavu. Goldsmith by profession. His factory was on one side of the market square.
His customers would bring him rice, pulses, sandal, etc. in return for his wages. The things that Ayyah needs are mostly available where he is, so he does not need to go to the market and ask for them. However, every now and then someone poked their head into his factory and asked, “My lamb is Geetu.. is your oven Geetu?” They will annoy you by asking something like that.
Ayyavu had a lot of gold and silver. But what can he do with it? Then its use is very less. Aiya would only get business if someone put in a quarter pound and ordered half a pound. Even for that, they will give something like rice, dal, sandal and leave. Ayya is tired of this life.
His dream is to become very influential in the society soon. It has become a habit to think of ways to make one’s dream come true at other times while melting down gold and silver to make ornaments. After thinking for several days, he came up with a plan. He created a ‘master plan’ by knocking, cutting and fixing it. The opportunity to implement it also approached him.
We have already seen that settlement of disputes between people due to barter system is a big headache for the mayor. Ayya knows this problem very well. Most of the panchayats are held opposite his factory. “Emppa sir… just having fun.. tell me if you have any idea!” The leader would drag him into the fray from time to time.
One day he met the leader and said: “Sir! I have a great solution to these bartering problems. But it can be implemented only if all the people of our town agree and cooperate. If it’s okay with you, I will explain the plan to people myself. Next week, allow all the people to come and gather in the village public ground.”
The Chairman had no objection to this. ‘Let’s just ask what you say’. He himself arranged to inform the people of the village by putting on dandora.
will continue
– Salahuddin Bashir
The Story of Money – The Battle of the Market – Part 1
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