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 fear of their parents, especially the father.
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.
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 his daughter. He suggests people to consider the feelings of children before barking at them!
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 that everything in the west is about sex: the stories they read in newspapers!
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 job cleaning a house because they feel they are too good for this work!
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 they have online with western women who start falling in love with them.
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 relationship with an Indian man could lead to a happy married life!
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 statistics. Read how his friend didn't even believe in figures.
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 woman was raped by her husband. Read his reply.
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 more helping hands into the house. Read how he gets to this idea.
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 an answer: there is no need to learn it!