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Read more about the article When I learned not to invite more Guests without asking the Host – 19 Jan 14

When I learned not to invite more Guests without asking the Host – 19 Jan 14

  • Post author:Balendu
  • Post published:19/01/2014
  • Post category:My Life
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Swami Balendu tells how he invited someone to dinner to the house he was staying at without asking – and how the hosts shocked reaction shocked him.

Continue ReadingWhen I learned not to invite more Guests without asking the Host – 19 Jan 14
Read more about the article The Formality of an Invitation – and what happens if it was not clearly only a Formality! – 31 Jul 13

The Formality of an Invitation – and what happens if it was not clearly only a Formality! – 31 Jul 13

  • Post author:Balendu
  • Post published:31/07/2013
  • Post category:Indian culture
  • Post comments:0 Comments

Swami Balendu writes about formalities in India, especially invitations that are accepted but neither necessarily meant nor really responded to seriously.

Continue ReadingThe Formality of an Invitation – and what happens if it was not clearly only a Formality! – 31 Jul 13
Read more about the article How a Difference in Culture changes the Definition of being poor – 14 Jun 13

How a Difference in Culture changes the Definition of being poor – 14 Jun 13

  • Post author:Balendu
  • Post published:14/06/2013
  • Post category:Children
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Swami Balendu writes about the last points of a UNICEF study on child poverty in rich countries. Read why he thinks that a comparison with India is nearly impossible.

Continue ReadingHow a Difference in Culture changes the Definition of being poor – 14 Jun 13
Read more about the article How difficult a stubborn Indian Mentality can become in the West – 21 Apr 13

How difficult a stubborn Indian Mentality can become in the West – 21 Apr 13

  • Post author:Balendu
  • Post published:21/04/2013
  • Post category:My Life
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Swami Balendu describes the problems that his Indian musician had when he was in the west – due to a typically Indian mentality.

Continue ReadingHow difficult a stubborn Indian Mentality can become in the West – 21 Apr 13
Read more about the article Indian Hospitality also out of India – 22 Jan 09

Indian Hospitality also out of India – 22 Jan 09

  • Post author:Balendu
  • Post published:22/01/2009
  • Post category:Indian culture
  • Post comments:3 Comments

Swami ji writes about the Indian custom that having a guest is an honour. They serve guests as if the guest was God and give much respect.

Continue ReadingIndian Hospitality also out of India – 22 Jan 09
Read more about the article Surprising Guests – Pilgrims and Indian Customs – 4 Sep 08

Surprising Guests – Pilgrims and Indian Customs – 4 Sep 08

  • Post author:Balendu
  • Post published:04/09/2008
  • Post category:Ashram
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Swami Ji writes about Radhashtami and the pilgrims who come to Vrindavan and who are searching for a place to stay, an open house like Swami Ji?s Ashram.

Continue ReadingSurprising Guests – Pilgrims and Indian Customs – 4 Sep 08
Read more about the article Truth of Feelings – Guests and Hosts and Expectations – 8 Apr 08

Truth of Feelings – Guests and Hosts and Expectations – 8 Apr 08

  • Post author:Balendu
  • Post published:08/04/2008
  • Post category:Expectations
  • Post comments:5 Comments

Swami Ji talks about hurt, anger and disappointment on the example of his recent experiences.

Continue ReadingTruth of Feelings – Guests and Hosts and Expectations – 8 Apr 08

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