Some of the most interesting entries of Balendu’s blog are surely those in which he compares Indian culture and customs to Western culture and traditions.
Sometimes things work similar, with small differences, and sometimes there is a fundamental difference which cannot be overseen.
Whether it is traditions and celebrations, rituals and religion or manners and habits, Swami Ji depicts the differences in an often humourous way.
Category: Indian culture
The ugly Indian Habit of spitting anywhere they want – 21 Sep 16
Swami Balendu describes how disgusting it is that many Indians spit out their Gutka, a ... Read More
When the Birth of a Child is not a Reason for Joy: the seventh Daughter – 18 Aug 16
Swami Balendu tells of a family whose seventh daughter was born – because the mother ... Read More
Why a four-year-old is trained to feel ashamed when being naked in India – 5 Jul 16
Swami Balendu tells how several people in Indian have called 'Shame!' upon seeing his small ... Read More
Indians hit their Children in public Places – and don’t feel guilty about it! – 8 Jun 16
Swami Balendu describes how he daily sees people hitting their children in their restaurant – ... Read More
If you are in India, plan with ‘Indian Standard Time’! – 16 Feb 16
Swami Balendu writes about the joys of planning in India: when you cannot be sure ... Read More
Why young Indians don’t have to think twice before lying to their Parents – 18 Jan 16
Swami Balendu writes about the situation of young Indians, especially young women in metropolitan cities ... Read More
Life for Women in India is changing – but not where it is needed the most! – 14 Jan 16
Swami Balendu writes about India's metropolitan cities where one might think that modern life has ... Read More
Leave old Times behind – ‘No Sex before Wedding’ is a Moral of the Past – 13 Jan 16
Swami Balendu tells how a lot of moral values have their base in outdated, old ... Read More
The horrible Consequences of Pressuring Women to bear Children – 12 Jan 16
Swami Balendu describes how in India, women are pressurized for having children once they are ... Read More
When your Mother-in-Law maintains your Period Calendar after your Wedding – 11 Jan 16
Swami Balendu writes about the pressure that Indian society, families and in-laws put on young ... Read More
Why do Indians think Children have to be afraid of their Parents? – 8 Dec 15
Swami Balendu describes how school books reflect the Indian culture of raising children with the ... Read More
Don’t shout – be nice with Children! – 10 Nov 15
Swami Balendu tells of a beautiful evening which was tainted by one person's remark to ... Read More
It’s all about Sex! – India’s distorted View on the West – 2 Sep 15
Swami Balendu describes one of the reasons why many regular Indian men and women believe ... Read More
When you’ll rather be hungry than take a Cleaning Job – false Pride in Indian Society – 16 Jul 15
Swami Balendu describes how some of the school children's families don't want to take a ... Read More
Are you an Indian Man having online Sex Talk with western Women? Read this! – 17 Jun 15
Swami Balendu writes an appeal to Indian men who are not serious about the talk ... Read More
Why the Indian Man with whom you talk online about Love and Sex won’t actually marry you – 16 Jun 15
Swami Balendu explains western women why they should not keep high hopes that an online ... Read More
If you are not raping your Wife, you are just one of 25 Percent in India – 10 Jun 15
Swami Balendu tells about a conversation he had with a friend about rape – and ... Read More
Rape within Marriage doesn’t exist in India because of the Institution’s Divinity – 6 May 15
Swami Balendu tells of the ridiculous statement of a minister who said in India no ... Read More
Traditional arranged Marriage in India – a Way to find a cheap Maid? – 3 Feb 15
Swami Balendu describes how arranged marriages in India sometimes look like a way to get ... Read More
Why you don’t need to learn the Hindi Word for ‘Thank you’ – 27 Jan 15
Swami Balendu explains why the question 'What is 'Thank you' in Hindi?" always results in ... Read More
The Disappointment when a Girl is born – even in India’s high Society! – 14 Jan 15
Swami Balendu tells about a very big problem in India: many women are disappointed when ... Read More
Do I support the Dowry System if I go to a traditional Indian Wedding? – 25 Dec 14
Swami Balendu answers a question of an Indian man who is against dowry system and ... Read More
Tolerance ends when your Family believes in Untouchability – 24 Dec 14
Swami Balendu describes how there are certain situations in which one should not tolerate especially ... Read More
Young, modern-thinking Indians: are you ashamed of your Family? – 23 Dec 14
Swami Balendu describes the situation of many young, advanced and modern Indian men and women ... Read More
Social and religious Reasons that keep Indian Women in abusive Relationships – 2 Dec 14
Swami Balendu explains why many Indian women stay in relationships that are not good for ... Read More
Financially independent, beaten every day – but still she stays with her Husband! – 1 Dec 14
Swami Balendu tells of a conversation that Ramona had with a mother of a school ... Read More
Travelling in India safely as a single Woman – 20 Oct 14
Swami Balendu describes their Ashram's offer to accompany single women on their journeys through India ... Read More
The best Home for the Elderly: a joint Family – 23 Sep 14
Swami Balendu talks about the benefits that a joint family has for the elderly. Read ... Read More
Just getting old doesn’t make you wise, so stay polite! – 22 Sep 14
Swami Balendu describes how some elderly people become rude and impolite towards the young whom ... Read More
Be honest, be nice, be lovely but don’t fake it! – 9 Sep 14
Swami Balendu describes the typical Indian politeness which is normally really heart-warming but sometimes just ... Read More
Being polite or being clear – what would you choose? – 8 Sep 14
Swami Balendu tells how they bought a trampoline for their daughter – and were confused ... Read More
The Problem of Toilets in India – not enough, too dirty and not valued at all – 21 Aug 14
Swami Balendu describes the bad situation of toilets in India: there are not many public ... Read More
