Tag: Indian culture
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
An Incident showing how common Violence against Children is in India – 15 Nov 12
Swami Balendu describes an incident that showed again how violence against children is frequent in ... Read More
Diwali Celebration at the Ashram – 14 Nov 12
Swami Balendu describes the Diwali day, how the Ashram celebrated and what he enjoyed the ... Read More
Don’t try to control everything – sit back and enjoy celebrating! – 12 Nov 12
Swami Balendu writes to those who get stressed preparations for big celebrations like Diwali. Give ... Read More
Cultures Clashing and People laughing! – 4 Nov 12
Swami Balendu tells of funny situations that happened when people of different cultures were at ... Read More
Arranged Marriage or Love? A Generation in between Tradition and Freedom – 31 Oct 12
Swami Balendu writes about today's young generation and explains why they are not in the ... Read More
Is the Parameter of Success in Marriage no Divorce or a loving Relationship? – 30 Oct 12
Swami Balendu writes about arranged marriages in India and the problems that people have once ... Read More
India in Pictures – more than only Garbage, Dirt and Poverty! – 29 Oct 12
Swami Balendu describes a journey of India through the eyes of his Ashram guests. Read ... Read More
A Westerner’s Perception of India – Are they poor or are you? – 26 Oct 12
Swami Balendu writes about an interesting perception of India for westerners on their journeys. If ... Read More
Children in India and their Respect towards Elders – 25 Oct 12
Swami Balendu writes about respect of children in India and in the west, the differences ... Read More
Marriage, Sex and Relationships in India – 28 Sep 12
Swami Balendu writes about the situation of marriages and relationships in India. Do people have ... Read More
Save Money and be happier – live with your extended Family! – 13 Aug 12
Swami Balendu writes about the advantages of living in a big family with grandparents, uncles, ... Read More
Families breaking apart because of Money – 7 May 12
Swami Balendu writes about the regrettable separation of so many families in which brothers fight ... Read More
Welcome to your Engagement Party! – 27 Apr 12
Swami Balendu tells the story of an Indian girl, studying in America and her parents' ... Read More
Are you worth a high Dowry? Hire an Agent to find you a Match! – 26 Apr 12
Swami Balendu writes about the dowry business and how it is now enhanced by marriage ... Read More
Low Divorce Rate in India – does it show the Success of arranged Marriages? – 24 Apr 12
Swami Balendu writes about the question whether arranged marriages are successful or not and questions ... Read More
How to live in Peace in a Family – Secrets for living together – 16 Mar 12
Swami Balendu tells how it is possible to live together without fighting and without having ... Read More
Marketing Love – Commercializing Valentine’s Day – 14 Feb 12
Swami Balendu writes about Valentine's Day, Valentine's Week, Valentine's presents, Valentine's sweets and more! ... Read More
Cruel and Heartless – Young Children separated from Parents in Norway – 23 Jan 12
Swami Balendu describes a case in Norway where Indian parents lost custody of their son ... Read More
Baby Cot vs. Baby in Bed – Physical Closeness, Security and Trust – 16 Jan 12
Swami Balendu explains why he and his wife sleep with their daughter in their bed ... Read More
Understanding that being a Guru can raise you high and drop you low – 8 Jan 12
Swami Balendu tells a story of 2003, when he was in London. He made a ... Read More
My Brother’s arranged Marriage – 1 Jan 12
Swami Balendu tells of the time when his brother Purnendu got married. Read how in ... Read More
No Culture or Country is perfect – don’t feel offended by Criticism – 16 Dec 11
Swami Balendu talks about a realistic view on your own culture, country and society. Accept ... Read More
Muhurat – widespread Superstition of the right Timing – 9 Dec 11
Swami Balendu writes about the popular Indian idea that there is a right and a ... Read More
Being served in India feels strange? Understanding Culture and social Situations – 6 Dec 11
Swami Balendu describes how people work as servants in India with much proud and without ... Read More
A European misunderstood by British Indians with Prejudices – 6 Nov 11
Swami Balendu writes about some prejudices about Europeans that are common among some Indians in ... Read More
Indians: Keep your Promises, you disappoint Foreigners and Locals! – 3 Nov 11
Swami Balendu describes situations in which especially foreigners are disappointed by the attitude of Indians ... Read More
Travelling in India – Loving the Country and People in spite of all negative Aspects – 2 Nov 11
Swami Balendu writes about travelling in India, the expectations, disappointments and also the many good ... Read More
Matchmaking for arranged Marriages – Habit of Indians in London – 9 Oct 11
Swami Balendu tells how people tried to set him and even his siblings up for ... Read More
