Swami Balendu tells how domestic violence, especially in arranged marriages, affects children and young people in India. Read about the fear that is created – and what this means for them on the long run!
Swami Balendu tells how an Indian lady gave marriage advice to Ramona: don't leave your husband, that's now what Indians do! Read the thoughts that followed this conversation!
Swami Balendu tells of an incident when his daughter very clearly showed that for her, marriage is independent of gender. Read how she comes to this thinking.
Swami Balendu tells how his daughter Apra learned about the concept of relationship and marriage - and how the difference confused her!
Swami Balendu writes about India's metropolitan cities where one might think that modern life has reached people's thoughts as well – but that is not the case yet!
Swami Balendu tells how a lot of moral values have their base in outdated, old traditions which are not valid anymore – which is why they should not dictate our behaviour or thoughts!
Swami Balendu writes about the pressure that Indian society, families and in-laws put on young married couples and especially women: you have to get a child as soon as possible!
Swami Balendu describes the situation of women in India as well as in the west, who accept that their husbands have other women by the side.
Swami Balendu tells about a comment on his blog in which he was called a pervert. Read why and his response to it.
Swami Balendu tells of the ridiculous statement of a minister who said in India no woman was raped by her husband. Read his reply.