Focus on the mundane

Prosperity and currency are different things

Money managers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seem to have taken a leap of faith — from launching MUDRA to considering the introduction of an Indian cryptocurrency, “Lakshmi” — within a short span of two years. While the editorial, “Avoidable ‘Lakshmi’” (September 20), ably discusses the technical pros and cons of introducing an Indian cryptocurrency, I am baffled as to why it should be named after a revered Hindu goddess and consort of Lord Vishnu. 

Yes, Lakshmi is synonymous with prosperity and Hindu households pray for its arrival, especially during Diwali. Several families name their girls after the goddess, too.