Why I Returned To India After 20 Years

In this video I tell the story of my first trip to India and why I have returned after an absence of over 20 years. And about my bro-mance with a blue god...

[@amanofcultur9903]

Such a well executed video. I can't praise it enough. Keep up the great content.

[@baldandbankrupt]

Cheers uncle 👍🏻

[@mrmr6046]

Its your mate from UA, need to talk ;)

[@stupidboy1746]

bald and bankrupt you are amazing. Actually hindus or Indian civilization never begin here. Even if you go to indus ancient city you will see that it was a planned city no evidence that people developed there but people who moved there already knew how to build a city.

[@stupidboy1746]

If you want to go to an even older place go to drwaka and take a dive in the water to see the krishnas city which is older than indus civilization. Take you god shiva with you

[@gshrdy5415]

He knows all that, but he wanted to see the closet possible start of Sindhu river which gave birth to Indus civilization, one of the oldest artifacts was Lord shiva in yoga pose found in Indus civilization.

[@raghavjay9691]

Bald and Bankrupt: Origins

[@reyyyss]

Bald and Bankrupt: Odessey🤣🤣👌😂 Edit: guys thanks for 8 likes I've never gotten this many💛💛

[@repeatrepeatrepeat]

@@reyyyss Bald and Bankrupt: Black Flag

[@reyyyss]

@@repeatrepeatrepeat 😂

[@mouradd]

Bald and Bannkrupt: Valhalla

[@superkamiguru2466]

Bald and Bankrupt: Human revolution

[@toddwinslow9974]

I had a similar story. After becoming sick like you in Varanasi, I was trying desperately to leave, but India wasn't gonna let me go. Once I resigned myself to the fact that I had to stay in India until the date on my plane ticket the country opened to me and forever became a part of who I am. India's touched so many people including myself. Like others I started out with a short one-off trip, which turned into multiple trips which is resulted in long stays. I haven't been back since ninety-seven but have always committed to returning.

[@edwardkumarkenway1875]

Good health blessings and happiness unto you, Good Sir Love from 🇮🇳🇮🇳🌷

[@jeb419]

Seems a lot of people have stories about becoming deathly ill in India...

[@adultshit7081]

@@jeb419 see bc of the food i guess everything is spicy

[@pratikm29]

@jeb419 No, Malaria is pretty common and is just treated by a medicine for few days.. Medical services are good and cheap in india so don't hesitate to try any foods just keep yourself healthy by adding a few fruits to your diet

[@suryakantbhoi2022]

Wish you a long and healthy life sir ❤️😇🇮🇳

[@francoaustralien]

Greetings from France! You must receive lots of compliments on your video and this is one more. Your story on the elderly man who nursed you when you were ill and your devotion to Lord Shiva must be one of the best things I've come across on KZbin. It also explains why you mention Jai Bhole Ki often. Har Har Mahadev!

[@hirdeshkashyap6501]

Har har Mahadev dear 😊

[@YoKai11722]

Ohm Namaah Shivaay. is the mantra, he learnt from that old man

[@dannybrown1379]

D'accord avec vous Ivan, après avoir vu une majeure partie de ses vidéos, celle ci est très émouvante, peut être car c'était l'une de ses première vidéos et qu'il se livrait plus car ne pensant pas que ça atteindrait autant de gens. êtes-vous allé en inde ? Paix à vous

[@YoKai11722]

@@dannybrown1379 Ce mantra donne la paix même si l'on n'a pas visité l'Inde

[@dannybrown1379]

Ohm Namaah Shivaay

[@23valleyroad]

A 60 year old man sitting in his North Yorkshire home , crying tears of joy and respect for your devotion, Bald you are one of a kind and I hope you continue bringing happiness and clear information to the world X

[@ssachdeva31]

@@mpforeverunlimited doesn't look like an indian in his profile pic lol

[@iamthehighway2139]

Such a sentimental and dedicated soul. Cheers to ya mate. Not enough people in the world like you.

[@baldandbankrupt]

Cheers mate. No doubt takes one to recognise one.

[@biekaorie900]

my friend you are protected by the God Shiva. He is universe and civilization it self. The Indus civilization is where every thing is started when there was nothing. Ohm Shiva ye.

[@vicsaul5459]

i just found this gem, i been watching ur travels around, soviet stuff and especially, meeting kolnya, thought crossed my mind then, ' this guy is on some kind of pilgrim, search for his soul, ancestors from another time, now i know, c: never loose ur style, u have a gift for this. a wise man once said to me,..follow your bliss, ..you already do...and you capture and share your travels to the world, ,. blessings and safe travels mr b, and thank u . you are the new 'world service'

[@kdalessandro9895]

I'm absolutely fascinated by India... the people, the beautiful landscape, the food, the architecture... everything. What a fantastic story! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@manpy5504]

@Block Chain ppl are good depends which ppl u meet ppl of Ladakh are best same is for northeastern Punjabi ppl have open hearts South Indian is great too avoid central India Rajasthan and Gujarat is awesome.

[@thareshmp5773]

Thank you. From India

[@thareshmp5773]

Sorry if u came across few bad experience in India with few people. Just b careful. From India

[@tirthachakrabarti5912]

@Block Chain how can you generalize 1.3 billion people this way?

[@edshed968]

@Block Chain why generalize an entire people? If there's anyone who doesn't sound good, it's you, you miserable little nonentity.

[@uttaranath7950]

I have no words to describe how I am feeling right now Bald. Shiva exists in our courtyard from the day our ancestors began their life. I do puja everyday in noon and twilight but never felt so connected with Shiva as I'm feeling now. You know, I'm Indian by birth but you are Indian by your heart. Love you Bald 💚

[@cazadoo339]

This was the video I was looking for to tell me who you are , I started in Russia but came to your India videos. It was very enlightening and made a middle aged woman cry.

[@vineet2815]

Hare Krishna 🙏🏻

[@SessaV]

Stories of kindness always make me tear up! Hearing about the old man caring for an ill traveler from a different country nearly made me cry

[@KK-gc5lj]

Wonder what might happen if you are watching a Tamil movie "MUTHU"

[@Rarety64]

Kindness comes from within and India being the centre of spirituality, it is found in abundance here. :)

[@KK-gc5lj]

@@Rarety64 I'm from Andhra. There is a Tamil movie ....MUTHU. it's an old movie , which was a blockbuster in japan.if possible try to watch it once. I was a kid while it was released. It influenced me a lot .

[@Rarety64]

@@KK-gc5lj sure brother 👍🏻

[@dineshpkm]

Yet another day in this holy Land

[@RoyalRajput108]

I am from the Indian state of Bihar, currently living in Alberta, Canada. One odd day a friend of mine who is a caucasian asked me about "Upnishada." I didn't expect a white Saxon male would ask me where can he find this ancient Hindu book. The same evening I had to go to the bookstore to buy some of the books, and I decided to look for the English version of "Upanishads." I was surprised to find it there, and I didn't have to spend much of my time looking for it. The next morning I saw him in the college, and I gifted him this book. He wanted to pay me for the book, and I politely refused, stating, 'in my culture, we gift books, don't sell them. He recently lost his mother and had a hard time concentrating on things. He said this book helped him learn more about meditation, spirituality and how to control his mind.

[@RoyalRajput108]

@Batu Bulan Hindi or Sanskrit pronunciation is "Upnishad" or "उपनिषद".

[@nitin87654]

What u do in Canada

[@RoyalRajput108]

@@manishcanojia2010 Edmonton, AB

[@tomwallhead6950]

Caucasian are from the mountains of Caucasus

[@riteshgaurav6627]

Dear friend,I am also from Bihar,I just wanted to correct something, and that is you can not Control your Mind, because how it works depends on how you give instruction to it. There is something listening to Mind and at the same time directing your Mind to the true path,, You can learn it from "The Geeta" and "Mahabharta",if have some disbelieve.Well,it is better to learn than "to Believe" too.

[@waxonwaxoff6094]

Love india 🇮🇳, peace ✌️ and love 💕 from the paradise island of Mauritius 🇲🇺

[@vickychoudhary2521]

We love Mauritius too brother

[@kanethompson708]

🙏🖐✌☺

[@vedicarya7]

Hlo Bihari brother

[@shivanshgupta_rj]

Love from India 🇮🇳❤

[@captc0ck5lap60]

It's a shame that this wholesome, spiritual act is now considered 'cultural appropriation'. I think that old man from the hotel would really shed a tear to know just how seriously you took his prayers and good wishes. Not just carrying Shiva with you, but doing this as well. It speaks volumes to your good character.

[@RonnieBanerjee007]

I'm an Indian and It's not cultural appropriation, if anyone in the west criticises you for it, show them my approval of this not being cultural appropriation. I think some people in the west take themselves way too seriously! Like bro, as long as you have respect it's NOT cultural appropriation, respect is all that matters. What a stupid concept even, cultural appropriation lmao!

[@SoorajSuseelan10001]

@@RonnieBanerjee007 All these are meaningless, There is nothing magical in words, Just that they are simple words in hindi. Others right to faith and worship is respectable, but there is no need to infect others with these stupid fantasy stories. Look how much energy he spent for this old man's Ill knowledge

[@DA-123]

I'm a white American Hindu, I don't care if someone claims I'm "culturally appropriating". I believe in this way of life, the beliefs of the spiritual masters match my own personal beliefs. If they want to be technical, then Christians are also culturally appropriating since Christianity is a Middle Eastern religion adopted by white people.

[@weaj_]

Nobody said that

[@oskorei123]

@@RonnieBanerjee007 You are correct my friend. It is respect that matters above all when sharing in others culture. If we are not able to share and learn and participate in others culture, how will we ever understand or find the beauty in others. I would be honored to show someone from the other side of the world my small American town and would love for them to participate in the customs and traditions that we hold dear.

[@DavidMoviez]

George Harrison introduced me to this great culture when I was feeling very down in life. I think I know what you feel, for a bit atleast. Lots of respect, love... Stay safe. If I ever do a trip in India, and see you hanging out somewhere in that beautiful country, expect a hug. Jai bhole ki!

[@jaidurgamanjul1872]

David Eranosian Jai Bhole Ki

[@Oasis__0.0]

Do meditation..You'll find what you searching..

[@sumitnaiyaa]

If ur coming to India for spiritual learning then u should definitely go to Uttarakhand. Steve jobs and mark Zuckerberg came to uttarakhand when they were starting there business

[@susandevy]

I'm sure you still keep that Shiva pic during covid sickness. Thanks for sharing your amazing journeys Stay alive, Mr. Bald

[@yaasshh_05]

But u are muslim

[@yohanbs9654]

@@yaasshh_05 let's keep that aside , let them do what they r comfortable with.

[@accountaccount3840]

@@yaasshh_05 It's her choice .

[@Cendrawasih444]

@@yaasshh_05 😂😆

[@manaskush4529]

Hindu or Muslim, man or woman, animal or plant all are Shiv's children he treats all equally but devotees in human form have a favour of liberation from birth cycle and emerging into Bholenath

[@commanderfokker8421]

I watched this video a long time ago but have come back to share a little bit about my experience with Hinduism and with Lord Shiva especially. I have been depressed for more than half my life because of important people in my life passing away and for years all I would do was smoke marijuana and try to ignore the anxious feelings. For a time it worked because I would numb my thoughts yet after a while, I had no idea that the depression would get worse after years of ignoring it and not trying to do something about it. Around 10 years into the depression and anxiety I had hit the worst part of my life and in that time Shiva came to me and I would out of seemingly nowhere chant Om Nam Shiva in my head. At the time I did not know the exact words nor did I try to research it because I was only at the start of opening my mind. Time goes on and I began to become more and more interested in Hinduism and the Gods and Deities that rule the universe. I started to do research and bought books, discovered Ganesh and Krishna and Hanuman as well. I started meditating and felt much better about myself. After some time I decided to devote my life to Hinduism, even if I wasn't as devout as some followers I still pray every day and try to be mindful of what I do. At the start, my parents were weary and would say "Why don't you follow your own religion?" because I was apparently raised as a Protestant but I never felt like a Christian although I do respect other religions, I just felt that Hinduism spoke to me more. Over time I started to buy some things to help me become a devotee so that I can feel like I am doing it the correct way. I bought rudraksha seeds and small statues and mala beads and enough incense to last at least 5 years. Although I still feel like I am not doing enough to be mindful of my anxiety and to give back to Lord Shiva, I do feel like I am on the right path. Watching this video again reminds me of why Lord Shiva came to me in my time of need. You do not need to devote your life to Lord Shiva to receive help from him but I feel like it was the right thing for me to do. I know my paragraphs are all over the place but I haven't been in school for a while so I forget how to write correctly. Thank you if you read this whole thing and Ohm Namah Shivaya, Hare Krishna, and Namaste. Have a great day and don't forget to help someone if they seem like they need it.

[@sonaldighe8137]

You didn't write incorrectly! Congratulations for having gotten away from addictions. Hope your parents are okay now? Also, if you haven't already, do look up the Sanskrit phrase "Ekam Sat Vipra Bahuda Vadanti." It will give more insight into Sanatana Dharma and help you help your parents reconcile with what you're doing with Hinduism. 🙏🏻

[@ssachdeva31]

you are more hindu than 50 % of Indians stay blessed

[@pranavdixit6267]

Shiv Ji will always look after you my friend, may he bless you with abundance of whatever that you need! Har Har Mahadev! Aum Namah Shivaye! 🧡🧡🕉️

[@Chrisbell804]

Ditto!!! 🙂🕉☸☯✝⚛♾🔱

[@eltioputo]

Dude just completed a quest and got an enchanted relic

[@the.orthodox.photographer2272]

Daedric Quest completed

[@eltioputo]

@Hector Gonzalez lol

[@MikeeCZ]

+10 Health regeneration (Everything is gonna be alright)

[@goku445]

@@MikeeCZ dude that's op...

[@jeremiegraveline4213]

😂😂

[@ImranAli-qj4ir]

This explains everything, why you keep saying Jai Bhole ki, Jai Bhole ki means Glory to Shiva.

[@FixedFace]

why isn‘t the word shiva in the expression? not trolling, generally curious :-)

[@vishnu.prasad.official]

@@FixedFace shiva is sometimes refered as bholenath or simple bhole.

[@leefloresca7014]

Shiva means God the "destroyer"

[@sureshkumarp8920]

@@FixedFace jay bhole ki means, glory to or hail to god shiva, (in hidus religion Shiva is worshipped as God father) he has been worshipped for last 9.5k years across indian continent in different names. He is parrerally supreme as allah, and god father in abrahmic religions. he is kind to all livings including demons ,so guillible, compassionate and loving towards all living, feeds every creatures, runs this beautiful mystrious universe and he will become destroyer when things go wrong in the world)

[@ayush2402]

@Sami Khan my dear friend, whats your point here. Islam is being spread on purpose by use of word or sword...but Hinduism exist from the very beginning. And never tried to spread it to other places, as hindus never invaded foreign lands

[@vinayak5400]

"Om Namaha Shivvaya " these words have power of healing , Jai Bholenath

[@Aadiguitarist]

@Sonam Wangmo what is meaning of Om? U know it. Gautam Buddha was a simple hindu guy. Then started new religion.

[@Aadiguitarist]

Jai Shree Mahakal.

[@nagendraraman6410]

@@Aadiguitarist Buddha never preached religion do some research on him.

[@ankyyttgolu2331]

@@nagendraraman6410 budha is big precher

[@nagendraraman6410]

@@ankyyttgolu2331 He preached on how people can attain enlightenment by dropping worldly desires but his later followers turned him into a God and his teachings as religion.

[@MountainDrum537]

Indiana Jones is a dream, Bald and Bankrupt is a reality

[@sabitakanchan2370]

Amazing story teller. Never met such a rich bankrupt person 🙏 Keep sharing your riches.

[@TriciawiththeTRUTH]

Well said!

[@johnflynn4923]

Pays to go to India, double pays to be bankrupt ;-)

[@pranjalsahu5449]

@Sami Khan tum log convert karke kya karoge tu khud ko to pehle enlightened kar bahut insecure dharam hai tum logo ka yahan par metha metha bol raha hai bad me kafir ko Marne ki bat karega

[@sukumaranadarsh5644]

Such a Gr Story !!!! even U Speaking Nice Hindi , even I am sad as a South Indian I cant still clearely speak Hindi . Love U mann - Lord Shiva always wid U man

[@avs6362]

Don't feel bad bro, I tried to learn Kannada, but I had to come back to North... 😅

[@sukumaranadarsh5644]

@Swarajya Bharat Thank You My Brother

[@ANILKUMAR-ic1ms]

I'm from Bangalore & we have Hindi from 1st std. So no problem to read,write,speak in Hindi. I wish we had SANSKRIT too as 1 subject in our syllabus🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@muktamalakar5771]

@@ANILKUMAR-ic1ms Yes brother, Sanskrit should be a compulsory subject in every Indian curriculum.

[@Rapid_Shift]

yeah.. sanskrit must be included in schools.. i am Basically Kannada speaking native.. but i can speak Marathi.. konkani.. hindi.. tamil and telagu and Urdu.. and understand sanskrit :)

[@jsnilson]

Wow. One of the greatest vlog on this channel. After watching all of his vlogs i came to this and i'm so happy to hear some old memories and his faith for lord shiva. ॐ नमः शिवायः

[@XerxesLangrana]

This is such a sweet tribute to your guardian angel Lord Shiva. May He Bless and Protect you always. Om Namah Shivaya 🙏

[@VC27]

Bloody hell! It takes a Britisher to convince me to respect my country even more. You inspire me to listen to my heart more seriously. Thank you for being there.

[@Racrishu]

It is bcz u guys r moving a lot towards western culture. U lost faith in our culture bcz of d stereotypes.. wat u need is to enquire widin abt our culture den u will develop a sound understanding of how great hinduism is. D philosophy of hinduism is degraded a lot in past 100 of years. Its sad.

[@VC27]

@@Racrishu - sadly, you speak the truth.My generation still holds some traditions close to our hearts, but it is eroding generation by generation.

[@Racrishu]

@@VC27 we shd do smthng to rejuvenate it..

[@Racrishu]

@Nemanja ĆIrić buddy i dn want to proud on history.. neither i want to see humans competing each other. I just want to see human race loving humanity n moving forward wid togetherness, not wid competition.. and dis is smthng wch cnt be made, it have to be inculcated widin us. Values cnt be manufactured in a factory. Even d planet's preservation is nt a factory product. Frstly We shd inculcate n learn d core values of lyf n den innovations will be blissful, nt painful as today's tech dat ruined d mother Nature.

[@VarietyGamerChannel]

Careful, the British man always dreams of Empire.

[@goodIcanchange]

Mr. Bald: I am not a Hindu Me: This guy is more Hindu than me

[@rahuljoshirahulmagic]

Jai Bhole Ki

[@youttt27]

All westerners say that.Then they steal our spiritual knowledge and philosophy and then pretend they are “spiritual “.As for our heritage it’s sold off for rice bags and there will soon come a time when our fate is the same as the Kashmiri Pandits

[@Scratchy314]

@@youttt27 nobody made you brahma

[@messidinho8895]

Roller Skoot Do you live in India?

[@theamanpandey1078]

@@messidinho8895 DOES THAT EVEN MATTER?

[@guddunair1990]

India is land of Magic who ever comes here he fall in love with this land, the people and the culture.!! ❤️😊🙏🇮🇳

[@AliAkbar-iu5uy]

Agree but currently people are hating and killing in the name of religion. Is it bcos of they are not following religion or they are more religious

[@studywithrk3955]

@@AliAkbar-iu5uy jihadi

[@AliAkbar-iu5uy]

@@studywithrk3955 Jihad doesn't mean WAR. Pl understand what Jihad means. 🙏

[@mohitahirwar1830]

this is such a beautiful gesture! I wish you all the happiness and may Lord Shiva always be by your side.

[@darkknight6480]

That was one hell of a spiritual journey brother. Love from India. Hope you're happy and peaceful

[@stevenspilsbury9801]

OMG that's one of the most beautiful things I've seen on KZbin, it even brought a tear to my eye and I'm not even a religious person

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

People being quiet and grateful is always beautiful, I agree. Very rare 'optics' in 2020, that's for sure. When out and about, people watching, I love catching people just peacefully smiling to themselves, it's deeply moving.

[@ingridkepczynski4354]

You dont have to be religious to have feelings ;)

[@ArindamStorywalla]

You described this story like Wordsworth! I mean, I never took your vlogging anywhere heavy-hearted, but this is just different. Love ❤️ from West Bengal, India 🇮🇳. And, get well soon, I saw lately you got Corona positive. Drink Vodka, soup anything, but for God's sake, get well, and don't die! We need your vlogs and your crazy white head shining in the sun. ❤️🇮🇳

[@AvatarChrist]

Very deep and spiritual ! great video. When I was 21, I've had my few share of scary moments in India in 2006 too. It was my first country ever to visit, first time I was taking a plane. Alone 3 months. what a trip! such Experience, much gratitude.

[@namandeep99]

Oh! Man just watched your video I was watching Harald’s video and suddenly I came to your video...,, but I really feel something inside me, I’m Indian living in Toronto I almost forgot my religious values and faith, but now I realize that money is not everything I realized my mistake and I will going to start worshipping again. Because we all know that there is power that is holding this world together and giving us hope. You found a way in the form of shiva’s picture, religion doesn’t matter because it’s made by humans, what matters is the feelings that come from your heart. Lots of ❤️ from Canada hope you go to India more often and discover more. Luv U

[@sasbttrr]

That's where you are wrong sadly. Hinduism is not a Religion, it's a word used as an western template. Hinduism doesn't have a prophet, not only 1 holy book, and can't neither be dated. It's our eternal way of Life.

[@leenunn6446]

beautiful-I done the whole India thing 30 years ago-best place in the world

[@almightygamer7269]

Really 🤔🤔

[@rohitk9859]

Lee Nunn Thanks for those beautiful words

[@geron243]

This is the most heartwarming video on the channel that I have seen so far because it shows real you and covers some of your personal story. I am not saying that I don't like those crazy stories from post Soviet countries, just now I feel like I finally know you better as a person(even though it's not true) and it comforts me. Thanks

[@idonthaveaname1172]

I laughed when he asked the old man "where is the river" in Russian instead of Hindi😂

[@vineet2815]

Lol

[@abhrachakraborty7117]

He asked that in broken Hindi not Russian.

[@post-apocalyptinen469]

main storyline: completed new dlc "USSR" coming soon

[@SIyMarbo]

Cyka Blyat *achievement unlocked*

[@AnIndianPatriot]

@@SIyMarbo Cheeki Breeki, Intensifies.

[@sagatparkes]

@@mpforeverunlimited only oldheads played the India story first lol.

[@ZDani1]

@@sagatparkes it was Russia as main for me but oldheads >

[@margaretkollydas946]

I have been inspired with the country and the people of India ever since i was a teen. I cant explain it, but a friend of mine back in the 80 ' s said " I was Indian in another life time" that always resonated with me and some how feel it is true. As time goes on I feel there is a "need" I must fulfill and visit the country that is near and dear to my heart. I am grateful for your videos. Although I am in the US , I feel im am travelling with you and learning more about the Indian culture, people, religion, and language. I thank you ! Om Namah Shivaya ♡♡

[@vikasramola4583]

thanks wc to india please om namah Shivay

[@samizlive]

So did you realize anything about that life time?🙄

[@truthhurts2484]

If your looking for somone to travel with let me know im from Canada and I can speak the language... after this corona bullshit is over ofcourse.

[@haridassawant69]

That's so pretty comment though, blessings from India 🇮🇳🙏💯💜

[@lalit6575]

I welcome you to my home ....Allow me to show you around whenever you are here..

[@chacheekent8604]

This is the loveliest story I've heard in a very long time and it reinforces my belief that there is only one God with many names and he belongs to all of us whether we believe or not. Stay safe through your travels.

[@user-zm9gc1kt8b]

Wow! Great story mate. India is the most fascinating Country in this World ! Every Backpackers holy grail

[@fused108]

i've just finished watching all the 92 videos from india. this is my favourite one, made me feel emotional 🙏 thank you mr. bold! cheers.

[@arifmalik2300]

Whoa.. @awesome.leh for Ladakh

[@Rocky_RJ05]

Harold Baldr too..😘😘😘

[@anjanikumarsinha9890]

Really heart touching

[@kanethompson708]

🙏

[@devanman7920]

This channel is so far ahead of everything on KZbin

[@savvy57500]

What an inspiring story! I am impressed by the respect you show for other Cultures and am not surprised that Shiva gives you the strength to carry on with your wonderful work. Shiva is regarded as the kindest deity by many Hindus and many peoples' wishes gets fulfilled instantly if prayed from the heart. I wish you all the best in your amazing adventures and hope you will carry on showing us global community lifestyles that we may never be able to "physically" see.

[@iagreewithyou4328]

You must understand that hinduism isnt a relegion, it is a way of life. The Concept of relegion was completely alien to indians. But unfortunately today it is recognised as a relegion. Truly unfortunate

[@AnuragSingh-tc3be]

I agree with you🤣🤣🤣

[@abhaynatoo]

absolutely correct. sanatan is a way of life. a way to seek. just like europe has a way of life. a pattern to live life. a culture. sanatan is not a faith, not a religion. may be there are many small religions within sanatan. but as a whole together they make it a way of life of this land. and there is no coercion to practise any particular way. that is the beauty of sanantan. what the Europeans have realised after their french revolution, indians have realised it thousands of years ago. that is the reason sanantan culture is still alive .

[@abhaynatoo]

sanatan is the most scientifc way of life. in fact sanatan itself is science. slowly people all over the world will realise this.

[@iagreewithyou4328]

@Storm D Well every other religion identify themselves as a religion and that this is the only way to follow. However the concept of religion is completely alien to Hinduism. In Hinduism gods are a personification of nature. The word hindu itself was given by foreigners. It was originally giver to the people who resided in the Indian subcontinent as a geographical identification, as I said by foreigners( foreign invaders would be more appropriate). Also one more thing you must note is there is no way to convert to Hinduism. However, its different, where in other religions there is. You don't have to go to any temple. You don't have to worship anyone or anything and still you can be a hindu. On the other hand you can worship everything and anything if you wish. The sole basis of Hinduism is one must follow his or her dharma and your karma is the result of your actions and you reap what you sow. As a Christian you have go to the church every Sunday, as a Muslim you have to read namaz every Saturday and go to the mosque or god won't forgive you, they say. No one says any such thing in Hinduism. P S: Buddhism, sikkhism and jainism are also a part of Hinduism so everything i said above applies to them as well.

[@abhaynatoo]

@@iagreewithyou4328 .YU SAID IT PERFECTLY AGAIN. nothing more to add. just that the word hindu is a corruption of the word sindhu. Arabs have difficulty to say sa word. so they substituted ha for sa. and all land east of the river was called sindh or sindhu land. and all people residing in it were called as sindhus by arabs. but only they uttered it as hindu land and hindu people and hindu religion. in ancient and mediveal times arabs were the primary means through which thought and goods from the east and orient percolated to europe. and so they introduced bharat as hindustan to europe. when the word hindu reached romans , they further corrupted it or rather latinised it [ every language corrupts words from other languages, not just latin] to inde. and when inde reached the english it became india. so from sindhu ---> hindu-->inde--> india. all are incorrect becoz all in reality refer only to a small part of bharat that is called as sindhustan or sindh which is only a province of bharat, not bharat itself.

[@elwebboy]

So, Mr. Bald, I literally watched dozens of your fun, cultural and easily enjoyable videos all around India, and now I face the real reason for this channel. You made me so emotional, cant stop the tears right now. Only the people who has this "bromance" with this country can understand the complexity and depth of your motivation. Bahut bahut danyabad, Bald ji.

[@DanyHajir]

Shiva Invaded my life too! Your story resonates with mine. Aum Namah Shivaya 🔱👁🔱 Hara hara Mahadav.

[@Raventooth]

Majadev

[@NoproblemS8907]

Yes . Your ancestors were Hindus

[@AmitSinghco]

@@NoproblemS8907 Don't bring History and Politics into this.

[@duuufan1]

@@NoproblemS8907 my piss cure coronavirus

[@Shalesh_Rao]

Har har mahadev

[@sumitnaiyaa]

I would rather listen to this amazing story than to watch a netflix show

[@venusthegermanshepherdsmar912]

Lord shiva is the best.. I have several reasons to love him.. If any one is compassionate towards animals and nature he is the one to pray...He is also called as pashupathi ...He protects every single living being... Be it a human, animal or a plant.. I wish lord Shiva give kindness to all selfish politicians in the world who in the name of development are destroying Mother earth.... Om namah shivaya... Om namah shivaya....

[@1pasupaty]

Ohm nama shivah .may he really change selfish politicians

[@venusthegermanshepherdsmar912]

@@1pasupaty OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 🙏

[@lightvein8743]

Exactly correct knowledge about our God Shiva. Great. Om Nama shivaya......

[@indiansaresuperioralienrac3615]

I have a German shepherd too

[@diabolikalm]

My girlfriend forced me to go India with her, i told her it's a one off thing, been back 11 times after that and planning another trip this Xmas where I'll pop the question!

[@weirdosYtube]

in ur mouth

[@prithvirqjsingh0123]

All the best bro.

[@alwynsam5349]

Wow ! I wish you both the best that life has to offer !

[@kinshutiwari6976]

Man take her to Taj Mahal. It is the depiction of love. A little clichéd however it'll be awesome. All the best.

[@Gauravshcl]

All the best buddy

[@MovieCommunityCollege]

Great video! I appreciate your love for India

[@MistahUnknown]

@@Rudra0141 Chup!

[@ravibeniwal3229]

Like you reacting videos #brother

[@akshayvanil9342]

Its harold

[@dilsaydiltak3357]

Professor I meet you again.. promise me you will be my guest during your trip to India...

[@dilsaydiltak3357]

Also please do invite warrior queen as well

[@sharmaamitg1]

Now i understand my friend... Why u keep telling JAI BHOLE KI in all your videos... May Lord Shiva bless u with more success... Keep up the good work. Om Namah Shivaya 🙏

[@soumyajitroy2910]

This is such a wholesome origins story... loved every second of it

[@HaraldBaldr]

No Indus swim!!??? Great story though and a much improved video format. This is getting very good very fast

[@baldandbankrupt]

Cheers 👍🏻 Was freezing! Nothing like the Dniester

[@putintin]

no they weren't you fuck.

[@jameskhumanmeitei]

Yes, this is a proper video, its got a nice story line with real good editing and voice overs👍

[@SD_7878]

@@norsemanbushcrafting1621 they werent 2 people wouldnt shit together lol

[@amanrajput72gmail]

@@norsemanbushcrafting1621 you're blind or what? That's mumbai's beach with slums all around all the way to the South of India and this is Indus river , holy river in the Himalayas. First finish your school, kid.

[@knowledge_bar]

Thank u for d respect u hv shown for our religion 😊

[@JamesSmith-ll7lc]

This is so wholesome and amazing!!! JAI BHOLE KI! Now I know why you say it haha!

[@divyaalok5538]

Got emotional..You must have Indian connection in past lives

[@peteraugust5295]

That Story sounds like it is from another, long forgotten time. You really live an intersting life!

[@luxembourgishempire2826]

What's life like in East Luxembourg then?

[@mrubuntuking5257]

@@luxembourgishempire2826 One of my friends went to West Taiwan, before the Coronavirus. It was so beautiful, despite the pollution, but man the food was insane. Weird, but once you bring yourself to try it, amazing. If only it could reunite with the real Taiwan someday, then it would be perfect.

[@nagratna793]

Countryball

[@MS-hv8bn]

I'm blown away by your video man - Shiva! OMG! Amazing!

[@RottenPopReviews]

This is so beautiful. I just came across this. Kudos my man. Keep being an amazing individual bringing so much to so many.

[@bobcat2960]

Namaste. Dude, you are amazing! Just saw this, brought tears to my eyes. I'm sure Shiva is still watching over you every day. (Om Namah Shivaya)

[@rambomathe]

You've made me realize through this video that you prayed to God in good times and bad not blaming God for your situation in life unlike me. You are more of devotee than I will ever be. Thank you for making me realize this. I will sincerely try to adapt this in my life as well.

[@wolfhachmuth7731]

33 yrs ago i set out to my own trip to india. I went overland, thru -then- yugoslavia, bulgaria and turkey. Mostly by hitchiking, even caught a lift from trabzon to tehran. In pakistan i started to get diahrrea, and it stayed with me all thru my 4 months in pak and india. I was in kashmir and ladakh, himachel pradesh, delhi and bombay. But it was in goa that i got really sick, ended up in hospital. I lost 20 kg in weight, about 3 stone. I was yellow, caught hepatitis. I decided to go back to bombay, got a boat from panjim. An indian man, ahmed, put me up in bombay and helped me get a ticket home. Without him i don't know if i wud have survived. I really want to go back to india myself, when my daughter is grown up. She is 15 now, and if she wants i take her with me.

[@parassubedi2220]

wow how was tehran back then? it's a lovely city with the friendliest people. what were people like there then?

[@wolfhachmuth7731]

@@parassubedi2220 i suppose they were even more friendly. Relationship between islamic countries and the west became very frosty over the last 20 yrs. However, 33 yrs ago people invited u in their houses, without ulterier motives. I think iran is still like this 2day, everybody who travels there enjoy themselves.

[@parassubedi2220]

@@wolfhachmuth7731 awesome. i have never been to iran but i have heard many people say good things about iran. i am planning to be there once everything becomes normal.

[@wakkozDeLaShit]

As a Bulgarian, I am curious as to your impressions of Bulgaria when you visited it so many years ago. Generally, we think of ourselves as a very humble and hospitable folk. Was your experience similar or something completely different? Cheers

[@wolfhachmuth7731]

@@wakkozDeLaShit i only travelled thru bulgaria, didn't see much of it. But i work with bulgarians at the mo, and i find them alright. When i was there, it was still communist, and the border guards were a nightmare. I was there again in 1999, again on the way to istanbul. But again, i only passed thru. Beautiful country tho.

[@NWoodstok]

That was unreal... It was truly deep and probably the best piece of content in all of KZbin. Wow...

[@samanthnair2692]

What this experience tells us is that 'Hinduism' is not a religion, but a way of life.

[@robwright5940]

You have a talent for narration. Perhaps you have not realized.

[@TibetWangmo]

Rob Wright i agree,and i love the accent

[@tharunraj749]

Yes....I liked it too.

[@sachinnimbria8151]

in love with your emotions, respect and honesty. You are a true soul. Lord Shiva will help you throughout your whole life. Take care of yourself. Love from India.

[@shayZero]

As someone who travelled alot in my late teens early 20s, I can fully relate with being back in England, living a "normal" life and feeling the pull of my history in other countries. It was great to watch this and makes me want this even more

[@brookesenfrance3852]

You are a fascinating and genuine soul! Thank you for sharing your story through these videos ✊

[@heikowallauer]

This must be your most personal Video, I guess. I mostly watch your videos because of excessive alcohol consumption and partying with crazy locals 😉😂😉 but this man was really touching! Thanks so much für this story.

[@Raventooth]

I'm going to make a documentary about this guy called, 'The Real Mr. Bald'

[@Skillbombe]

nein nein nein nein nein!

[@itzajdmting]

Fascinating story and video mate. My mum is Indian, my Dad English. Grew up in the South West of England - quite isolated from any Asian influence. Went to Delhi 3 times as a young child. Hope to go back someday, and would love to do a motorcycle tour of the northern mountainous regions, the Hill Stations etc... Stunning scenery, lots of historric sites. The place my family used to visit was called Haridwar, not sure if you know it.... quite popular as a pilgrimage to the Hindu gods I think. My mum and her mum would both semi-bathe in the Ganges there, it has some sort of religious significance. OK, enough of my long comments for today haha

[@baldandbankrupt]

Oh nice! Yes heard of it and a bit about Hardware but not been myself. So you have to come back then and re-discover the Asian side of your heritage. Riding a motorcycle through the region would be an incredible way to do that. I'll be waiting for your own 'Why I returned to India' video one day mate.

[@itzajdmting]

Thanks, mate. I will defo film it and put it up for sure. As an homage to my grandparents who I never got to visit in India as an adult due to health complications.

[@shashimishra6973]

@@itzajdmting so u have 50% Indian blood after all

[@varunb82]

I just took a dip in Haridwar in August and I too live in the UK

[@RaviSharma990G]

bald and bankrupt you should visit once at Haridwar it's very good place for every body those who believe in God or those who spent a good time with Nature

[@sum2automation]

Yup, God Bless! I do the same with Jesus as I'm a Christian. Really nice share of your life and hope you keep blessing others and helping them also, it's truly the best way of life now isn't it, :) Thanks!

[@leenunn6446]

done lndia 30 years ago, 6 week trip turned into 3 months /best time of my life

[@ijustcomment3533]

Great You loved it.

[@athulkini2910]

Thank you. Come again

[@athulkini2910]

@@Momo-wt1wv what has changed?

[@Dharmayuddha1991]

welcome again brother

[@fromchopin]

athul Kini hahaha 😆

[@georgiskanderbeg3424]

I stumbled upon your videos while recovering from hospital and was delighted and uplifted. The last I was in India was 1981. Oh, how it has changed. I had studied Hindi for a year before going. I left San Francisco, California on a chilly April and landed in Madras without planing. Culture and temp shock was rough and I asked a well dressed local, sporting authority, in my best Hindi where I might find a Hotel, he replied "Oh my God man, we speak the Queen's English here." My adventure began at once. Thank you for sharing your humor and your deeper insights in your adventure.

[@ritikshaw5868]

Must have been an adventure. BTW... Do you have Albanian ancestry.

[@georgiskanderbeg3424]

Yes, Most of my relatives are in Piana Delgi Albanesi. @@ritikshaw5868,

[@bagdendi_gulery]

Welcome again Sir,

[@keeto123456]

These are not just a video but a journey. Thank you for carrying us along with the two of you!

[@ALASKANBOY21]

Hi Ben, Wonderful story. I have a similar story from 1985. I was just a young guy of 22 and had bought a standby ticket from Alaska to London thinking I might travel around Europe for a few months. Shortly after landing in London I met a guy that had recently returned from India and I was fascinated so I bought a ticket leaving in a couple weeks and got my Indian visa and I was off to Delhi. I did the fairly typical Delhi, Agra, Fatepur Sikri, Jaipur, Ajmer then to Pushkar where things went off the rails. I had eaten something bad so by the time I go to Jodphur I wasn't doing so well. I managed to walk around for a couple of days seeing the sights and exploring the beautiful Blue City while visiting many toilets. My mind isn't real clear but I know there came a point that I wasn't leaving my little concrete hotel room and was just crapping blood on the floor. I was a bit delirious as one night couldn't even open a bottle of soda. The old guy that ran the place knocked on my door one day and asked if I was ok. He knew I wasn't as he looked at the spots on the floor. He went and grabbed a little match box and told me the next time I was able to make anything come out my backend to do it in the match box which I did. He took it to the chemist and brought me back some medicine and after 3 days I was finally able to eat again. To make a long story short I said my goodbyes and moved along to Udaiphur. I had lost about 40 lbs on this part of the adventure. I've always wanted to go back to see the guy and thank him properly. I'm sure he is gone now. But I'd love to visit his family to tell them that their Grandpa saved my life. I've google mapped it and found the hotel I'm not sure if it's the same ownership. I hope to visit them someday. I've never been back to India but have travelled all over Asia in the past (almost) 40 years. That trip was 1 month in England, 4 1/2 months India, 1 month Nepal and 1 month in Thailand. I can't travel so long these days but that was my most epic trip.

[@arnavmathur7646]

Man such a nice experience to read, I never knew what fascinated Westerners in my country, how did you like ajmer?

[@ALASKANBOY21]

@@arnavmathur7646 I had an amazing experience in Ajmer. I met an Indian family that was going on a Pilgrimage up a mountain with a Mosque on top. It took several hours as they had their elderly mother with them and she wanted to do the Pilgrimage without help. I was allowed to participate in the rituals. I don't remember the name of the Mosque now. But I still have fond memories of that day.

[@arnavmathur7646]

@@ALASKANBOY21 I think that mosque was taragarh, ajmer is my ancestral place, when you went it was a sleepy town today it has boomed, you will have a nice time in that area of you visit again.

[@animmortal316]

What a beautiful story! I'm so glad you're sharing and thoroughly enjoying your videos. Я очень рада, что вы показываете восточной Европу. Я люблю это уголок мира! И ваши влоги очень интересные! Спасибо!

[@PranavViswanathan]

a majority of the time, when i see white people trying to follow hindu or indian customs, i find that it feels culturally appropriative but this felt genuine and respectful and really heartfelt. such an amazing video and an amazing story.

[@stephenpage-murray7226]

Only been to India once but a life changing experience. Sure would like to go back…

[@kevin7dave]

Just discovered your channel but this is probably the best video of them all !

[@davidpoulton9569]

Went to goa 10 years ago and gotta say what lovely people still remember my taxi driver we had for the entire 3 weeks (pandu) played cricket with the locals and when one of the hotel cleaners lost her husband in accident I made a donation box for guests and raised nearly 10,000 rupees which was a lot back then I just loved the place I came home empty handed the people are so sweet you literally give them the clothes off your back I'm sure I'm not the only one

[@amankumarpandey5268]

thankyou for visiting India hope you went to your country with a lot of blessings experience teaching life lessons memories

[@xxxkingkumar7904]

Thank you sir. Thanks for all those things good in your life. Not only in India I think you must have done good things in your iwn country also. God bless you.

[@Zai_Ji]

This video resonated with me in such a way, I’m unable to control tears falling from my eyes. Har Har Mahadev

[@AjaySingh-vu6rz]

Same here Bro .. can't control tears .. after seeing his emotional spiritual journey .. thanks for sharing

[@AjaySingh-vu6rz]

ॐ नमः शिवाय

[@effie-montreal]

Great video Benjamin ............... I appreciate your love for India

[@wilf18]

Bom shankar shiva. I was last there in 1994. Spent a great deal of time in Manali.. those who know, know.

[@idot3331]

This guy's entire life is like an RPG

[@rozzero9664]

lol .. his main quest completed. he is in side quest rn

[@tovsteh]

Rocket Propelled Grenade?

[@Luigi_Mario_1997]

@roz zero A side quest that tied a loose end.

[@dimejuice]

@@rozzero9664 I think he isn’t completed the main missions. he was distracted by the side missions all the way to ussr🤣

[@Alex-th9tw]

@@dimejuice The side missions are the main mission

[@timotot123]

It just felt that from the beginning of your struggles with the fever that everything was meant to be. I guess the old man had become your spiritual guardian from that moment. Really awesome

[@pushpaks]

Really appreciate you shared this story, really moving. You're such a great Hindu!

[@bradcompton33]

Very moving! I enjoyed seeing this side of you.

[@brozimancerekt4209]

Proud of you brother I have been in South India all ma life now I wanna go to North India to the himalayas to genji River thank alot providing the scenery which was immaculate ty dude u really made ma day

[@baldandbankrupt]

You're welcome my friend 👍🏻

[@zalaegerszeg9527]

North India is so much better. You should definately make the trip bhai :)

[@souravchowrasiya9355]

It's ganga river 😅😅😅

[@gyolsang]

Wtf is gengi 😂 it's Ganga

[@admiralgeneralaladeen6128]

@@zalaegerszeg9527 south is also nice 😇

[@linkbombchu168]

Wow I'm from the Netherlands. I wish I only had half the goodness you have, Amazing what you did there for your mate Shiva. Your story really gave me goosebumps.

[@shefayetchowdhury6316]

Top Man!... your hindi was a blast in previous videos back in the day, now you've almost forgotten!

[@devdesperado]

I mean this is just amazing. We being a Hindu are not able to exercise our duty towards the lord but whatever uve understood about worshiping Lord Shiva was just amazing. That's what Hinduism is all about. U just need to respect the lord in your own ways. Namskar 🙏

[@solinvictus7493]

I have tears in my eyes, *Oh my beloved Indus River, the divine water which sustained my ancestors, I cry for you day and night, I remember you with every breath, my beloved river, my beloved water, I dream of becoming one with you when my burning ashes will be mixed in you* - Indian from the southern part.

[@hpguy99]

The Indus River never "sustained" the southern part of India. You 'cry everyday' and spend every waking moment thinking about "your river"? Even if Pakistan had never existed, the Indus River was always a part of Punjab, and conversely, the Northwest of India. I don't understand the point of your melodramatic and nonsensical poem. I'm surprised this has so many likes, it seems like a really bad troll attempt.

[@jinkiskhan1967]

@@hpguy99 You realise that southern indians migrated from the indus valley to the south after the migration of the indo-aryans right? That's why the RG veda has dravidian loan words, and why the brahui dialect still exists in pakistan

[@edwardkumarkenway1875]

@@hpguy99 that's the difference between Indians and Pakistanis. You know right before 1947 we were one country? And that in indus valley civilisation we were one big region?

[@1996warman]

@@hpguy99 1) Indus Valley Civilization is the root of Indian civilization. People who lived there moved across India after its fall. 2) Sindhu river is mentioned a lot in Rig Veda, the oldest scripture for Hindus. Sindhu river is mentioned in lot of mantras too. Rivers, in general, are considered holy for Hindus. River banks are the ideal place to recite prayers and conduct ceremony. Funeral rites too take place by the river. While the Ganga is the most holy river, Sindhu comes next, along with Godavari, Yamuna etc. 3) The symbolic value of Indus as the border of Hindu lands. Hindu lands have always been defined as east of Indus to west of Brahmaputra, south of Himalayas. These 3 were the natural borders of ancient India. I hope this makes you understand why Hindus consider River Sindhu/Indus in high regard.

[@MinatoNamikaze-ib7vq]

We'll take it back soon. We'll free it

[@rajatdixit6342]

Mr. Bold, till date i enjoyed your videos as a travelling blogger. But after this video.. I respect you man.

[@soniashok100]

This is indescribable, beyond words. You have come all the way again from England to pay your obeisance and gratitude. By the way, this is a vast country and each region has its own charm. Hope you are able to visit Mansorivar & Kailash in the future. It is the ultimate liberation (moksha)

[@suauceyogranny5108]

this is soo wholesome ...im crying

[@KarinLynnBates]

I have to say, I’m completely impressed. I just started following, since I follow a lot of travel channels, and especially channels where folks go to India (never have been, but I feel a strong connection with it), and your channel kept coming up in video comments or KZbin recommendations. I thought you were probably just a bit of a smartass bloke, showing interesting bits about India, and then this one came up as a suggestion. I’m blown away at the motivation you have for returning and your dedication in doing so. I’m going to view your videos via a new mental lens. Thank you for sharing this story. 🙏🏼👍🏼✌🏼

[@pianolessonsboulder1894]

Right on !:)

[@nextaccount3878]

I have been to Europe and I have seen influence of Shiva there too. Har Har Mahadev.

[@AkashRaj-lb1fg]

India is a Univers Within the world...very few people understand this comment.

[@hemantverma2886]

Each word of urs was what i wanted to say ....but did not have the right words....Thanx

[@rav8222]

The BBC, nat geographic even sir David Attenborough himself couldn't of presented a better episode. Well done Mr.Bald

[@CuoreSportivo]

couldn't have*

[@DB-ji7pr]

BBC will only show negative coverage of India.

[@bhaskarbharali5853]

Do not compare the BBC with Sir David Attenborough!

[@gabrielbergman1986]

No cap!

[@kittu8452]

Lord shiva is very powerful..if u r pure from heart u will see result.

[@vasu898]

i can't tell you how many times that simple but powerful mantra pulled me out of doubt sadness, disappointment and depression

[@crazybillu8128]

I have seen all your vidoes, Chernobyl, Dagestan, Bolivia, India, Ukraine...... How on earth did I missed this video. My respect for you increased exponentially Mr. Bald. You are truly my favourite KZbinr