Difficult Decisions: when is someone ‘not poor enough’ for our School? – 18 May 15
Swami Balendu tells of a yearly dilemma: they have to decide for every newly admitted child whether the family is 'poor enough' for their school.
Sorry, I won’t spend a Penny on having myself honoured with an Award – 17 May 15
Swami Balendu tells of an invitation to receive an award – and why he finally didn't only not get it but writes this blog post about it!
India’s moneymaking School Business: Education for Sale – 13 May 15
Swami Balendu describes the big education business of India with concrete examples of schools in his town.
A Dream of an independent and Corruption-free Media – India Samvad – 23 Mar 15
Swami Balendu tells of a group that he has joined which has he mission of a corruption-free media. Read more about 'India Samvad'!
Cheated out of eight Years of Savings – Our School Children – 20 Feb 15
Swami Balendu introduces his readers to Deepu, a child of his school whose parents saved money for eight years – and then the person whom they gave the money didn't give it back!
A typical religious Mentality: I do it right, you do it wrong – 9 Feb 15
Swami Balendu describes the ego and arrogance that many religious people have while pretending to be humble.
Did I turn to Atheism because of Money? – 8 Feb 15
Swami Balendu got to know what a former friend suspected him of – and responds. Read the whole story!
Why I’d rather be materialistic than spiritual – 29 Jan 15
Swami Balendu talks about the common idea that the most spiritual you are the less material you need. Read why he is against this way of thinking.
Monika’s alcoholic and violent Father – something you have to accept as Fate? – 18 Dec 14
Swami Balendu tells more about Monika's situation at home with her father who drinks and often beats them.
Monika’s Background – a Father who does not provide for his Family – 17 Dec 14
Swami Balendu describes the situation in which Monika grew up, what her father does – or doesn't do – and how her mother decided to earn money herself.