i have a question,...
what is the meaning of 'desi' ?

In Sanskrit it means one from our land, i.e. India. Loosely translated desi means native of, but for us it holds a deeper meaning: roots, pride, culture.

Practically the term desi now refers to peoples of South Asian descent— combining Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis etc. into one big group. This term is now widely used by almost all South Asians- a desi is a displaced South Asian. Perhaps this started just because there wasnt another word for Indians who grew up in America since the term American-Indian denoted a totally different group of people (who incidently had nothing to do with India).

BTW, are you a desi?

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Shibu

well i am hindu but not directly from India. I was born in Surinam (south america) but i don´t live there anymore. But my ancestors were from (north) India.

hmm i think i can call myself a desi to then

Yes you can, and be proud of it too.

Cheers
Manish.

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Manny

"Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."

Good question and good answer. I don't need to add anything.

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A Proud Indian Canadian

I agree as well, so I'm not going to add anything either.

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