He comes from a rich caste family, which is on the opposite side in regards to "introspection and external perception".
Indian society is unlike any other and cannot be simplified, even within the individual castes.
Of course I do not know this individual and their mindset concerning "motivations", but I find it very unlikely that these "mistakes" are due to entrenched group morays shared among poor/dalit castes.
Is college that important when you’re already rich af?
A lot of people care about prestige and reputation at least as much as they care about money, especially people who have money. For many people being rich isn't enough, they also have to be seen as smart and successful.