Truth About INDIA: Expectations vs Reality 🇮🇳 American Foreigner Reaction

[@bjenks]

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[@sudhanshugupta4917]

Samadhi is the word for meditation going on for a long time

[@vinolinrose4313]

I really appreciate your efforts to clarify misconceptions about India But as for as I know india has no national language So hindi is not the national language of India Hope you will do greater contents and stay happy 💜

[@sudhanshugupta4917]

@@vinolinrose4313 India has a national language and its Hindu . Stay burned use burnol

[@ASNHKEIUTLI]

Can you please make a video about your experience in isha yoga center And their programme "INNER ENGINEERING "

[@mjvignesh675]

There is no official Language in India ...

[@ishwardeepak6519]

Ur so honest and so patriotic. With the help of you guys Indias tourism will improve. Currently India's rank is 34 in the world which improved from 65. Thank you so much sir ❤️ we love you 💗

[@protograde2723]

Now, if he starts being patriotic, we all start to hate him. He is not patriotic, he just likes our country.

[@sampatkalyan3103]

@@protograde2723 not really. No one hates if one being patriotic.

[@arjun1234ification]

He's not patriotic buddy.... Patriotism is when you are proud of your own country.... He's not an Indian to be patriotic about India..

[@steved.1091]

He ain't patriotic lol. I'm seriously worried if you're not well aware of what the word means.

[@AstraCastor]

Patriotic? Stop embarrassing yourself and your English teachers.

[@kowspravin9002]

Actually i find it really cool when people visit SOUTH INDIA rather NORTH INDIA... Because most people usually visit North India only....and doesn't know the existence of SOUTH INDIA

[@kungfu-kb8jr]

Don't know why KZbin isn't pushing such great content to more people! You deserve atleast 10 M subs. Keep going 👍

[@bjenks]

Please share if you know people who would like 🙏🙏🙏😊

[@shreevatsarao3260]

@@bjenks Change ur DP photo to Temple background which represent Indian heritage and spirituality

[@vedanshshukla6772]

Really 10 million???

[@samjewellery3336]

You tube publishing anything why you indians don't publish these positive informations about India???.India is making setelites,aircraft carriers,submarines,computers but don't do publicity to promote India.

[@IndicThoughts8]

Time lagega Indians panitrating web currently but it's possible.

[@GauLow399]

Greetings to India from the Philippines

[@goodwill4735]

As a South Indian North East India is a paradise

[@Thanos-u5f]

You must visit places like Kashmir also

[@goodwill4735]

@@Thanos-u5f yep the Switzerland of INDIA

[@Thanos-u5f]

@@goodwill4735 hmm ❤️

[@suverchagupta4067]

I am from jammu

[@nainik7677]

whole India is paradise. we can see all terrains, all seasons, so much diversity here

[@NARAYAN0512]

I'm from central India 👶 But I can claim that NORTH EASTERN INDIA is the most beautiful place on the Earth 🎉🎊

[@bjenks]

I want to go see. I love the nature

[@Night_Owl_264]

Indore?

[@nazneenjahan4505]

Hay.....My All India is beautiful 😊💐

[@jothiparam]

Every State is unique in India.. Man.

[@MMaheshThakur]

Kashmir used to be heaven peaceful made us hell

[@Mobilegamer-mg7]

slumdog millionaire is one of the biggest reason for the negative image of India in Western countries 🥲🥲...90% westerners have seen that movie 😔😔

[@oksowhat]

and its based in falsehood mainly

[@_ShreyashJaybhaye]

Yep

[@SomethingaboutScreens]

Kya mai hi akela hu jisne slumdog millionaire ni dekhi?😅😅

[@ashoksingh1174]

@@SomethingaboutScreens LoL same here

[@aashlite4721]

That's trueeeeeee

[@f.w.s.b6631]

For anyone thinking about sanitation in India, let me tell you that Mawlynnong, a village in Meghalaya, India is Asia's cleanest village. And I've been there and was shocked that even after so much rain, the village is so clean.

[@manoramaaigal2227]

Yes , i am from mumbai. I have been there. It is beautiful

[@samirakapoor8367]

All cities are clean. It's just markets,public places that in some places unclean. Spend money equal to America. Get better quality. Than US. Simple

[@suryacoapy5129]

So much depends on attitude and expectations. If you expect a sophisticated western style experience then India will just frustrate you. But if you are looking for something completely different to challenge your assumptions about life then India is a rich and unforgettable experience that will expand and reframe your model of the world.

[@bjenks]

good points Surya!

[@anshul554]

Unity in diversity is our strength you're always welcome

[@logicalindian9227]

@@bjenks talk to ambedkarite and study caste based discrimination a sort of racism.

[@gamersplatform1574]

@@logicalindian9227 and reservation

[@sourabhdas615]

@@logicalindian9227 he is not in India to to become Ambedkarite . And Ignorance , casteism , & reservation both should end then only things will go well.

[@sandysandhiya8620]

Oh man..... He's the only Foreigner who truly understands the INDIA and INDIANS in this whole era ... He's notching down the stereotype about India... Tq so much..

[@Atheist-Libertarian]

India has no National language. But there are 22 recognised language. Regarding Official language, Union government use Hindi and English for their official work. While State governments use their state language and English for their official work.

[@bjenks]

I love the diversity of languages in India but it does say in the Indian Constitution that Hindi is the official language. Article 343(1).

[@TanayPrabhuDesai]

@@bjenks Official language is used for the medium for administration. But India does not have anything mentioned as a national language. The central government has a couple of official languages and the states have their own official langugages.This being compared with other national things like national animal, national flower, national fruit, national sport, national this and national that.

[@chandra_himanshu]

22 are not recognised language but official langauge. Recognised language are much larger...👍

[@thpedits]

India has 22 official language. I am just proud of my mother tongue to be there.

[@Think.AI.animates]

Everyone forgot sanskrit

[@ShivamGupta_15]

Indians are the only people who will help a foreigner/guest first than a local/native people because in India we are taught *"Guest is God"* . Yes that's Indian hospitality for you.

[@nishkm]

*only??? Don't act like a buffon.

[@harrychoudhary6048]

Only??

[@Django0324]

Bhai patriotism se ubal rahe ho kya.kuch bhi!

[@TheEddieToro]

I'm #4 BUBBA. Gonna enjoy this now bro'. Jai Hind 🕉️! Jai Bhole Ki!

[@bjenks]

🙏✌

[@merinskitchen1455]

Finally some one understood India,Happy to know someone is trying to tell others how it is really it feels to be in India and clear all the misunderstandings

[@mlbbmobashorts6649]

Northeast is also whole different , u should check out about northeast East India . It's culture , tradition, cuisine and people 😄

[@existensistrubczthentruscatt]

Yes,i like to see that!!😍

[@bhaskarbhasku2921]

yep its totally different than south indian or north indian. I still cannot digest the fact that each and every state has its own history and its own culture and we are co-existing peacefully not like europe.

[@pucci8727]

its is the orgin place of indo chinese food

[@mlbbmobashorts6649]

@@pucci8727 ya

[@mlbbmobashorts6649]

@Ντάρμας 007 iam also Christian 😀

[@samjewellery3336]

Very nice video. Indians are not giving publicity for India. Foriegners are doing that job.thank you for the informations .

[@ptanhikon1793]

Benjamin, brother believe me or not, you are one of the very few foreigner youtuber who make content not just for audience from India but doing something for India's and indians' good, like atleast you are not faking anything and even trying to improve India's global image. Much respect and love from Haryana bro

[@bjenks]

thanks bro!

[@punyaiathwale6483]

So honest opinion... Far far away from media propaganda.

[@RightWingyadav7056]

Ram Ram 🙏🙏🚩🚩

[@bjenks]

🙏🙏

[@utkarshbalooni4871]

Ram Ram 🙏🙏

[@Ansh_2007]

Ram Ram 🙏

[@RightWingyadav7056]

@@Ansh_2007 Ram Ram 🙏🙏🚩🚩

[@starscream1457]

Ram ram 🙏🙏🙏

[@apoorvasharma9847]

He described India perfectly just perfectly. I've seen many other KZbin videos about India but there are little y'know ups and downs but in this video it's literally perfect. Thankyou man for making such video 🤗

[@vi_nay]

I saw many foreigner's video and they are just highlighting only good things of india because they want to attract audience but you , man ... I watched your every single vedio and you are providing best content you are telling both good and worse thing of india really Ben , love your work

[@bjenks]

thanks Vi Nay!

[@saarthakgoel1453]

Video

[@shashidharreddyannapureddy443]

nice explanation. i hope you enjoy a lot..

[@veneec2311]

I have seen never have i never in Netflix Mindy represented correctly.correctly of indian born American.who is stuck between two worlds to choose.i think it is first postive representation of indian community which show hit in the western world

[@foryoutubeiima9238]

Will be going to India again soon. My favourite country. So diverse and pure!!!

[@adu.s2310]

Brother there is no official language of India. India respects all languages. Though hindi is the most spoken language around the country🙏🏻❤🇮🇳 lots of love from Mumbai.

[@satishkpradhan]

Article 343 of the Indian constitution stated that the official language of the Union is Hindi in Devanagari script instead of the extant English. Later, a constitutional amendment, The Official Languages Act, 1963, allowed for the continuation of English alongside Hindi in the Indian government indefinitely until legislation decides to change it.

[@samydicosta]

@@satishkpradhan indian union uses hindi as official language along with English there is no national language in India.. all other regional languages are also official language of the india

[@thpedits]

There are 22 official languages😂. Read your book. It's there in the Constitution. The thing is India has many language. But India still has 22 official languages. The languages which have their own script written from 1000 years ago. They recognize it as official languages. Not the languages because they are spoken but because those languages are more advance than the other.

[@samydicosta]

@@thpedits please re read my answer I have already said all are 22 languages are official

[@samydicosta]

@@thpedits and speaking about advancement of language definitely all other languages in India are more advanced and has rich literature and history than Hindi.

[@catsivakunchoo1489]

You are doing a great and spiritual job to India and its peoples.Indians should thanks you.

[@sarthakkumar421]

As always thanks for putting your time and effort to explore Indian culture. Just a reminder India loves you Benjamin.

[@silver5trike746]

As a person born and partially raised in Tamil Nadu, I had to say I spat out my water and burst out laughing when Upma came up regarding food. No matter how much we laugh and joke, I am now 100% sure that Upma is the national food... Especially in South India...

[@daphenomenalz4100]

Nah, the national food is roti😂

[@PixelWizardps]

no its dosai and idli my fav is dosa not upma

[@silver5trike746]

Yeah like I get where you're coming from, and I don't particularly like upma either, but you have to agree that Upma is the go-to for so many south indian parents...

[@landscapers3555]

Today's breakfast 🙃

[@r...1082]

Dosage n puri are national breakfast.

[@ragegaming5178]

Please take care Mr. Ben and enjoy your time!!!!

[@bjenks]

Thanks buddy, same to you

[@sameersharma_vlogs5282]

Every kilometer u will get a different India...this is how diverse we r...

[@Sarathkumargandreti]

It's Monday Morning... I woke up and I am like where is Benjamin? As soon as I thought about him, KZbin pushed a notification. Here he goes..... Happy to see you Benjamin.. Good stuff. Thank you for all your good work.

[@bjenks]

Hey Sarath 👋✌

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Nice

[@Sarathkumargandreti]

@@bjenks Hi Ben!!! Good to see you every week. You have a lot of humour. Please make one video only with your humour

[@rudrasingh9041]

@@bjenks bro its ganga not gange...plss

[@aldenjulian7612]

@@rudrasingh9041 I mean... You can't blame him... My American classmate says the same thing

[@introvertplayz2460]

If there is something as youtube recommendation,then this video should be in all's recommendation

[@TheEddieToro]

Yeah Benj I met Indians 🇮🇳 in the Himalayas one from Himachal Pradesh and the other from South India and they could only speak in English to each other because neither had a common Indian language to communicate in. Question for you Benjamin when do you think 🤔 India 🇮🇳 will reopen to international tourism? I really wanna go there yesterday but can't so I'm traveling through Mexico 🇲🇽 right now as it's pretty cool 😎 but I love ❤️🥰😍 India. Wanna go back to explore more and meet many new people and vlog a lot. The food in India especially on the street is awesome. I had such great food in Bhubaneswar, Puri, Varanasi, Mumbai, Rishikesh, etc.... Just liked 👍🏻👍🏿👍🏽👍 this video hermanito.

[@bjenks]

Hey buddy, I hope it opens soon. Visas are free at first but there is no way to know when yet. Sounds like life in Mexico is going well!

[@TheEddieToro]

@@bjenks Life in Mexico 🇲🇽 Lindo (beautiful) is going swell. I'm quite happy here working as a digital nomad Monday to Friday as an English language teacher online and going out to explore during some work time gaps during the week and when I'm off on the weekend. Living the dream and it'll be like in heaven when I get to India 🇮🇳. How's your life going in the background? Your real deal stuff.

[@bkarthikeyan2349]

Try south indian foods like Poori & dosa

[@sreyasuresh2061]

@@TheEddieToro When you come to India, visit Kerala 😍🤗

[@TheEddieToro]

@@sreyasuresh2061 Sreya dost 🕉️🙏🏻 I will visit Kerala. Namaskar 🙏🏻🇮🇳😊😎😍.

[@phmane]

Thank-you for your honest reviews, bringing the positive side of India on front.

[@sancharidas7532]

Love the the evergreen smile on your face just like your mother does. It also shows how much happiness india is giving you.

[@rajasen1319]

You are a positive vibe in your own. Respect from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@iaryansr]

Proudly say we are hindu ----Vivekanand Many religions came many extinct we are eternal we are sanatani despite being most invaded

[@RajSingh-yd8ue]

no we aren't. we extincted from Pakistan, afganistan, Bangladesh, Kashmir

[@watchmyplaylists7454]

@@RajSingh-yd8ue Just look at West Bengal, kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andra, North east.

[@shivasaket7771]

Finally...I found someone who describes India so aptly. You have taken your time and understood India.

[@sreeprakashagrahara987]

2:16 No only 40% speak Hindi as their mother tongue (in UK,UP,and Bihar there are other languages like Maithili, bhojpuri, Awadhi , kumoani, gharwali which are not considered as independent languages but as dialects of Hindi

[@sreeprakashagrahara987]

@Netflix Prime read my comment I stated “Hindi as their mother tongue” , u r talking about how many people know Hindi

[@AmIAPacifist]

I think the 60% stat included second-language speakers as well

[@sreeprakashagrahara987]

@@AmIAPacifist second language can’t be counted , only if it is official in that particular state.

[@mohanjaiswal792]

Bihari languages shouldn't be considered as dialects of hindi. Languages like Maithili, bhojpuri, magahi, ambika originated from the eastern branch of prakrit i.e. magadhi prakrit, whereas pahari languages, bundeli, bagheli, khariboli (later adopted as standard hindi), haryanvi and awadhi derived from central branch i.e. Shauraseni prakrit.

[@sreeprakashagrahara987]

@@mohanjaiswal792 I knew this, that's why I said- it is considered as dialect not as an independent language

[@axom0.141]

Whatever he has said is absolutely correct. 👍

[@LilacPeony3088]

Anyone notice that when he talking about foods, his mouth is watering 😅😅😂😂😂😂

[@abhishekshukla4073]

😁😁

[@Thanos-u5f]

Where?

[@koolk8077]

Lol

[@suryanshvikramsingh245]

Yes it is lOl

[@bjenks]

Nom nom nom :)

[@ravikantchauhan9075]

Great!! We are most delighted to welcome you!❤️ Thanks a lot for showing the real side of India unlike other youtubers and media.

[@gokulbhoi4057]

Loved the way how you cleared main misconceptions about things in India. One cannot fully know a place, people or culture unless they've lived there enough. Great work Sir! Sending love and blessings from Maharashtra! Do visit and stay in Maharashtra as well if it's possible for you. You'll surely love it.

[@aniruddhapawar1230]

Yes bro indian people are so humble, human carry respect to foreigner tourism this is indian culture 🇮🇳♥️🙏

[@kungfu-kb8jr]

Man your videos have changed my POV on India so much 🙏 🙏even being an Indian myself! I've started to love my country even more by looking at it through your eyes and I can't thank you enough ❤️. You are the most unbiased India travel KZbinr i've come across. Love your content 🙏

[@bjenks]

Happy to hear that!

[@kvegad]

This is actually an honest review. You get know the place only if you live here, and not visit just as tourists. India is incredible. One can experience variety of food, culture, languages.. and it changes after every few kilometres/miles. The scope of improvement is what makes it unique in its own way.

[@nishanthivijayakumar7421]

Hey Benjamin..Good content with detailed analysis as always..Thing i like about you is you are very honest in your opinion..😊 Enjoy your stay in our place and take care..🤗

[@bjenks]

🙏🙏

[@jitubhaiya977]

*Benjamin Sir, lots of love from india* 🇮🇳♥️

[@arihantjain8347]

Thanks buddy, the more you grow, lesser the stereotypes about India.

[@__dawwwwn_02]

i'm really glad to see people like you exploring India with a different expectation.

[@dr.python]

Tips for Foreigners to be able to adapt Indian diet in the early days (from a doctor): 1. Get Pan 40 x 15 days 2. Get MVBC (Becosules) x 10 days 3. Get Enterogermina and probiotic pills x 5 days 4. For days when you feel dehydrated keep ORS powder (One Litre Formulations) ready (max 1L/day) You'll find all these formulations in a medical store near you. To your diet add 100-200gms of curd or yoghurt everyday and 200-300 ml of Chaas/Buttermilk everyday if you're not lactose intolerant. Remember to only visit doctors with *MBBS or MD degrees* when you get sick (symptoms lasting for >48 hrs unless emergency)

[@user-nr9bv1iy3y]

In a few minutes you have described a lot, very authentically.

[@chandra_himanshu]

Cleanest place in India is north east. Hindi is one of the 22 official languages...and one of the largest spoken language.

[@gopikadd8]

Superb video brother thnx for commenting n praising on our India .....amazed to see you eat with your hands... 🙏😀Wooow. Love from India.

[@nomadexplorer6682]

Well covered and an honest evaluation Benjamin. Thanks for sharing a balanced view. Like all other developing countries, we do have our setbacks. Overall, the country is hospitable. About things to explore, if you cover entire India, it is a mind boggling and mind blowing country with fantastic diversity. Most of the middle class affordable Indians itself have not seen the true diversity. The northeastern states are mostly uncovered by the vast majority.

[@shivampandey6823]

Thanks for presenting right image of india

[@adithyamanoharravi3451]

This is one of the most Unbiased Videos ever posted in youtube in the topic called India. Mr.Jenks, keep up the good work sir.

[@SanthoshSBLR]

Dude you have seen more of India than me! Thanks for making this video. Much needed!

[@aashishgupta9392]

*Beautiful* *beaches* *and* *temples* - Southern part of India *Beautiful* *mountains* *and* *hills* - North Eastern part of India *Beautiful* *Desert* *and* *Snow* - Northern part of India *Paradise* *on* *earth* *and* *oldest* *living* *city* *in* *the* *world* - Northern part of India *Sprituality* - Northern part of India *Forts* - maharashtra and Northern part of India And many other things.. Let me know in the comments section

[@kerryshaphrangmarwein8088]

You miss the North Eastern state in India it's hilly region with lots of waterfalls n culture's

[@Bala-tt4oj]

Commendable work , Ben... Keep rocking

[@srikanth007spl]

Good to listen to your unbiased thoughts on India. Hope you get a chance to travel more and experience more of India.

[@seventhree7538]

Bro you are so intellectual. Love listening to your talks.

[@vinr1187]

Hi Benjamin = You can try this. Get tap water and bring to boiling temperature and then cool it. Then you could add spices like Jeera and elachi and also some tulsi leaves. You will love it and eliminate Indias water pollution problem. Enjoy India.

[@himanshumaheshwari8949]

I'm an Indian and even I don't drink tap water when I'm traveling around India. It's just different amount of salts, purity and actually entirely different water. Unclean water gets you pretty sick faster than bad food. You can also try going a bit North to regions of Himachal or Uttarakhand or Kashmir. It's a whole different vibe there. Have fun!! 🤗

[@yashsinghsisodiya2384]

Finally...........someone's talking about India honestly.

[@gayatriksukumar1789]

Realistic as usual! Great work. Missed the usual shot of Thiruvannamalai.

[@abhisheksharma1019]

You have busted a lot of misconceptions about India ! nice work !! Thanx

[@RaviIndia839]

You look so fit and active and young even after doing so much work. So imagine how great is India 🇮🇳😍😜

[@sandeepraj5361]

Thanks for showing truth for my country.

[@nayanbaro6111]

Thank you for pointing out the CURRY word😭😭

[@gsmforsights9673]

Honestly presented bro, lot of love from India.

[@praveenn2846]

It's great video bro, I bet this video will surely help many foreigners to get perfect understanding about India.

[@shubhikatiyar6828]

I guess i feel the same as a citizen of India... It's has diverse culture.. and u will get different experience in different place just across the country.. it's so beautiful living here❤️

[@versha1611]

Literally it is worth watching 💯 You genuinely explained your views ☺️ and any person who have misconceptions and wrong guidance about India should watch this video 💙

[@harrychoudhary6048]

Ya its true, we speak 3 lang, Native, hindi & ofcourse eng

[@patriotsoul7778]

Thank you so much for understanding us properly 🙏😊

[@Jagadeesh_pvt]

I'm from tamilnadu.... lucky to heard u come here...

[@dramakun4931]

Please come to Shimla Himachal Pradesh very beautiful ❤️

[@mrbeast6994]

He took the right point abour curry..... I was looking for that only

[@suhasisloor1022]

Good to note that you've included Konkani among the major languages spoken in India.

[@srujanaprabhakar3707]

Tq for this video this will help people from all over the world to receive india as a beautiful nation and india is a marvelous country to travel with thousands of really really nice places and food here is wonderful and fresh most food is not from refrigerator to oven...... Food heaven with low price

[@glocalishna4894]

I have been your subscriber since few vlogs. This vlog is very balanced and hope for everyone sake it gets as many views as possible. It is very helpful. 👍

[@KillBillK10]

You KZbin guys should be our ambassadors. Thankyou for the video.

[@Trendy_games]

U gave a honest review! Country is very rich in diversity .. Each place in India has its own particular tradition, food items, monuments, history, culture etc.. But the best part of India is, it’s rising with one the highest growth rates in the world ! BTW thanks 🙏 for the review. It certainly will shift mindset of others! I wish you to be a great experience here 😀

[@allpreparation6106]

Best review honest review bro keep it up nice video full of content

[@thedumberkaviar]

I love how circuit is shown on the expectations side of the thumbnail

[@thedumberkaviar]

@AntiNazi420 yeah lmao

[@revati9841]

Love from India. 🇮🇳

[@avanish_shaw]

Read Bhagwat Geetha the real indian gem❣️

[@meritoriousgamer]

Yes

[@Hbjbmlsi]

Yes

[@yugeshbhoge4950]

Thank you Benjamin for trying to clearing many misconceptions about this beautiful country. 🔥

[@rv611]

Great videos, Ben. You summarize the essense of what makes life in India good - adapt, experience and enjoy all that India offers. I live like an American in America, and live like an Indian in India. It is difficult to compartmentalize like that but I feel that is the best way to enjoy both countries. The trouble starts when one brings a Western framework to "evaluate" life in India. Many who do this perpetuate negative stereotypes about India. Similarly, I have also seen some armchair critics in India (usually from the affluent class) evaluate life in U.S. using Indian benchmarks and values - which is again not fair. Understanding what makes both countries great in their own way starts with an honest self-reflection and a nonjudgmental study of each country's civilizational history.

[@krishnadasbabu7007]

Straight, reasonable and less pretention of a Yankee good show

[@senpaaii_]

I felt sad that I haven't travel outside my state even if I am India. This video just make me sad don't know why. Thanks for the video

[@YouTubeEUserR]

Just think like India is not just one country but multiple countries with completely different cultures , language , food & everything joined together to form a huge country named as india . Like almost everything changes when you step out from one state to another , Even Indian can't explore each culture That's how huge india is

[@prameyprabhudesai864]

Another good video by Ben…he is definitely one of my favourite youtubers😁

[@electrowizard2658]

thank u for understanding the pain of india god will bless u

[@cosmixeditz505]

Ty buddy for earsing all the misconceptions that were in the mind of those people who don't live in India...Tysm 🙂❤️

[@katiresanarumugam4260]

Hi young American, ur video on India, her food/people/language etc. from ur perspective is amazing & worthy to experience by all tourists

[@iayushanand]

You are eating with hands.. that's how i can say you lived here days. 😋 👍👍