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
Small Girl, please cover up, otherwise Uncle can’t control himself! – 4 Aug 14
Swami Balendu tells of a photoshopped picture he saw which in his eyes is carrying ... Read More
Pretending to take away a Child’s Toy is not funny – 21 Apr 14
Swami Balendu describes how once more a stranger teased his daughter – and why he ... Read More
Stop teasing Children – it is not funny when they are afraid! – 16 Apr 14
Swami Balendu describes a situation in which a stranger destroyed a beautiful moment for his ... Read More
When we prevented a minor Girl’s Marriage – 10 Apr 14
Swami Balendu tells of Pooja, a fifteen-year-old girl of his school whose parents wanted to ... Read More
You have to look at the Dirt in order to clean it – talking about India’s Drawbacks – 13 Mar 14
Swami Balendu writes about the accusation that he only writes negative about India. He doesn't, ... Read More
What NOT to do if you are a white Woman travelling alone in India – Part 2 – 4 Feb 14
Swami Balendu gives some more tips for female travelers from the west travelling in India ... Read More
What NOT to do if you are a white Woman travelling alone in India – Part 1 – 3 Feb 14
Swami Balendu gives some tips on what western women should avoid when they are alone ... Read More
Advice for Western Women travelling alone in India – Part 2 – 30 Jan 14
Swami Balendu explains how important it is for women to be informed when they come ... Read More
Advice for Western Women travelling alone in India – Part 1 – 29 Jan 14
Swami Balendu gives some tips to female westerners who do their trip to India on ... Read More
Indian Men: What you need to change if you don’t want to be seen as a possible Rapist! – 28 Jan 14
Swami Balendu writes an appeal to Indian men to make changes in their lives. Read ... Read More
Rapist Judges – when Rape is not a Crime but used as Punishment for falling in Love – 27 Jan 14
Swami Balendu writes about a case of gang-rape in West Bengal which was ordered by ... Read More
A Woman’s Clothing is not the Reason for Rape and sexual Harassment! – 22 Jan 14
Swami Balendu gives his answer to a comment suggesting that his western wife and friends ... Read More
Daily sexual Harassment in the average Indian Woman’s Life – 21 Jan 14
Swami Balendu tells how the sexual harassment that western female travelers are afraid of in ... Read More
India’s bad Image for female non-Indian Travelers – 20 Jan 14
Swami Balendu explains how India's reputation is getting worse after the many reports of sexual ... Read More
The Formality of an Invitation – and what happens if it was not clearly only a Formality! – 31 Jul 13
Swami Balendu writes about formalities in India, especially invitations that are accepted but neither necessarily ... Read More
India’s Problem following up on Commitments – 30 Jul 13
Swami Balendu describes how many Indians don't keep their words, stand up business partners and ... Read More
The Infamous IST – Indian Standard Time – 29 Jul 13
Swami Balendu dedicates a diary entry to the popular Indian habit of coming late. Always ... Read More
Funny once you get used to it: India’s missing finishing Touch – 25 Jul 13
Swami Balendu describes how Indians mostly don't manage to completely finish their projects, leaving something ... Read More
Indian Habits: formal and polite until everyone is confused – 24 Jul 13
Swami Balendu describes a habit that is typical to Indians: they are polite until a ... Read More
Don’t make fast judgments about another Culture – get to know it first! – 29 May 13
Swami Balendu asks people not to jump to conclusions for a whole country from what ... Read More
Are you ready to accept the Death of your Children to save your Traditions? – 15 May 13
Swami Balendu writes about the tragic suicides that happen because children are in desperate situations, ... Read More
A true Story – How Indian Culture doesn’t allow Love outside set Rules – 14 May 13
Swami Balendu writes a true story of a man and a woman who fell in ... Read More
Why certain ancient Traditions don’t deserve your Respect – 13 May 13
Swami Balendu answers people who say he doesn't have any respect for and insults for ... Read More
Traditionalists stubbornly refuse natural Changes in Society – 10 May 13
Swami Balendu describes how Indians who want to preserve their culture try refusing everything new ... Read More
Jeans for your Daughter but a Sari for your Daughter-in-Law? – 30 Apr 13
Swami Balendu points out a very common problem and the reason for many homes to ... Read More
Why I don’t want to raise my Daughter as the average Indian Girl – 24 Apr 13
Swami Balendu explains his statement which many people have difficulty understanding: he doesn't want to ... Read More
Why do Indians have so many Expectations on their Women? – 23 Apr 13
Swami Balendu copies the statement of his wife into his blog, describing her experience with ... Read More
Western Culture is not responsible for Sex, Alcohol and Gambling Problems in India – 16 Jan 13
Swami Balendu explains why it is not justified to blame the west for problems that ... Read More
Blaming western Culture for India’s Problems won’t prevent sexual Crimes – 15 Jan 13
Swami Balendu writes about people who blame western culture for the problems of India. Read ... Read More
Shaming and blaming Rape Victims in a Society of sexual Purity – 14 Jan 13
Swami Balendu writes about the wrong attitude of society when it comes to victims of ... Read More
Cultural Contribution to Sex Crimes – Gender Inequality when raising Children – 11 Jan 13
Swami Balendu describes in which way culture and especially the way how people raise their ... Read More
Rapist Mentality blames Rape Victims for their Clothing and Behaviour – 8 Jan 13
Swami Balendu writes about statements that different people gave for the gang-rape incident. Read his ... Read More
