Something similar happened with me and my family about 30 years ago when we were returning from Kanha Wildlife Reserve and we had a late night train to catch from Jabalpur station. The taxi driver dropped us at the station at around 10 pm. Our train was at 2 AM and we were waiting in the waiting room for 1st Class passengers at Jabalpur station. At around 12 am the taxi driver came in the waiting room looking for us to return a pouch in which were 10000 Rupees which we had forgotten in the taxi. He knew our train was late in the night and he had spent around 1 hour at the station searching for us on various platforms when someone told him to look for us in the waiting room. Needless to say, he wouldn't accept any money from us for his good deed.
@@giridharkatikapalli9894 Well, not hundred times but it would be worth at least 50000 in today's value. I remember we had paid the taxi driver 6000 Rupees for 3 -4 days he was with us. That would be worth 20000 - 25000 today.
@@jaisakarogevaisabharoge..3505 and m an Indian living in Europe and ive had multiple good experiences here. Echoing the same feelings. Good n bad people everywhere. ✌️
Dear sir...add an OM tatoo symbol on your neck ...and see the transformation of the reaction in India. I am born a Christian here in India...and a Hindu at heart!
@@thetrvlrofficial No OM tattoos, please. Some people may start to treat you like a divine being, giving a disillusion to themselves first and you later. Not good for either, in the long run. It may fill you with pride; and pride only has one ending - a fall.
We children of india have similar mindsets. Our parents have gifted us honesty. 1966 my father with a stick chased away a person who wanted to gift 5 rs
I can share a similar story. Born in India but immigrated to the USA almost five decades ago. In my younger years with two toddlers, we traveled to India in early 90s to be with extended families on both sides. These were the days of shoulder mounted VCR camcorders, the big heavy types. Well, in hustle and bustle of lugging luggage, babies and so forth, we left our camera bag in tuktuk (rickshaw). It was late at night and dark street where we were dropped off at uncle's home. Of course panic set in at the loss and lost all hopes. Not only we lost the camcorder with tape in it, the Indian Customs and Border officers had listed the camera as "return back to USA when I go back home", now if the camera is not with me, they would have charged me hefty hefty duties. Lol and behold, the tuktuk driver ultimately found our uncles home about 20 hours into next day to hand us off the camcorder bag fully intact. And yes, he refused any rewards but we absolutely wouldn't let him leave empty handed. He spent hours upon hours looking for us, the least I could do was pay him for his lost earnings when he couldn't go out make living when he was looking for us. Very honest generous kind people.
@@basavla1811 Bcoz indian culture is at it's core naturally not fully peak capitalist minded so honesty, kindness, trusting, etc are seen as basic human values that can't be compared or worth to any materialistic costs like few bucks.
Now I understand why India haters come to India 4-5 times only to spread hate😂😂 they secretly are in love with the haste and chaos and culture we have here😂
@@windssn3zour country is based on truth , you don't see indians believing everything we know how this world works , we don't have Materialism obessesion like that west or east . You will see indians in touch with technology , improving lifes with attachment to their culture. We seek knowledge. I forever thankful to God that i born here and we have problems no question in that may God improve our country more . Our lovely chaotically peaceful knowledgeable country!
@@oxy2986 that's so true! Hope we soon once again become the 1st world country of the modern times. We infact were a 1st world already at that time(ancient) and hope we do not lose any culture and fall into the pit of the westerns influence
It's due to some extreme examples yk. The sad part is due to poverty, a good amount of people are unhygienic. It's sad they generalise us based off some extremes. Hope our people move towards being unmoved by racism and show silent results. @@windssn3z
To be Honest, I'm living in SAUDI ARABIA for the past 30 years and the local citizens showers with a lot of respects to INDIANS and especially on our skills. After landing here, I realized that they tend to carry the respects on Indians for thousands of years. These are not a mere coincidence but our ancestor's believe in unselfishness and truthfulness, that let their mind and soul to work together and build such a reputations in foreign soil for millennia, and of course I do follow the same path without any bias or sparing any stones unturned in all these years. Honestly, I'm glad and convinced to see a lot young Indians do follow the same path of unselfishness and being truthfulness to fellow human and carrying it to next generation too.
Ancient Indian gave knowledge of Mathematical numerals & many other stuff in past through great trade relations, from where then Europeans picked it 12th century, so ofcourse the real arabs appreciate it.
India is a REFLECTION OF YOUR relationship with YOURSELF and your State of Mind. When anyone comments on India or their experiences in India they are talking about their inner relationship with themselves and your inner world.
🙏🏻 India 🇮🇳 is my favourite country because of her great people, awesome Shakti, beautiful landscapes, great veg food, incredible temple architecture and inspiring spiritual places. I've had moments there but the good ones far outweigh the bad ones. I've even had great spiritual encounters. Hope you'll go back to India down the line. Happy 2025 amigo.
Its also my very high on my list. No other country sits higher, they're just different. The ammount of good experiences also far outweighs the few bad ones I had. I absolutely loved the time there.
@@thetrvlrofficial Do make videos on the bad experiences too, so that people know what kind of things to be careful about (people includes Indians as well). BUT, DO NOT FORGET to say IN WRITING that good experiences in India outweigh bad ones. And do it thrice, in the beginning, middle and end of the video. Else ....... I guess you know the extreme reaction.
@@thetrvlrofficial I don't know who is Karl Rock, and I guess I am not going to search him either. Knowing that I may end up hating him. Staying positive is a better idea. Thanks, you corrected me.
India is not just like other countries .. It takes time to fully understand it and at the end you will just be loving it very much or hating it very much.. Theres no in between .
Few month ago a in kerela Korean blogger left his iphone in auto, but he realised it after some time. He came back to the place where autu left him but found no one. But bystander helped him to find that auto and also returned his iPhone...😊
The side effects of travel......shedding of prejudices, you are having an awesome time. Also, great video. Very very very few ppl are actually bad. The bad experiences just get amplified a lot more.
Indians are most honest. Little half dollar more charged sometime , is not a scam. They are so genuine in helping. I love mu india and it poor people will die for you😢
we indian are told this since childhood and there is a line written in sanskrit and told by elders since ancient times that " Atithi Devo Bhawah" means "Guest Is God" 🙏🙏
@@justicethedoggo3648 Not that. The stupidity and inability to differentiate between Vyapari / Akramankari and Atithi was the reason. A king (Prithviraj) following par-dharm, the dharma of a Brahmin or an ascetic - pardon; instead of his own dharma - Rajdharma - to punish the culprit. That was the reason.
@@ndahiya3730 they were guests, they liked the resources and hospitality so they decided to settle first, form a huge trading company and than thought.of actually capturing
I m from north state of India but I really wish foreigners should also explore our seven sisters state from north east India, especially Nagaland, Manipur, Assam Mizoram, Meghalaya. You will be surprised to see the diversity of India. Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura also beautiful. Wish you more beautiful experiences in India while your stay here
The chaos in India makes you over protective and you start judging people. And suddenly your ego gets shattered when a man who is much poorer than you humbles you with his kindness.
Thank you! I am typing this with tears in my eyes. With the online bashing going about India(some of the trolls are true, I agree) amd Indians, this is something good to hear about my country.
@@MaiDiaryy I appreciate your openness. Thank you, I'm really happy that positivity gets some attention in a world where bad news are promoted everywhere. I absolutely loved my overall experience in India ❤️
"There are three trips you take to India: the one you think you’re going to have - that you plan for; the one you actually have; and the one you live through once you go back home." -Erin Reese.
Not your fault about having a fixed (negative) mindset about India . The western media and countries always portray India as dirty . We do have very poor people like in all countries but not all of them are scoundrels… Glad that you changed your perspective after a real life experience.
thank you. yes, it seems like one has to unlearn so many things learned in life. and that seems to take longer than messing the mind up in the first place :)
What about the city that never sleeps? Compared to New York, and some more US and European cities, Indian cities are heaven in terms of safety, security and friendly citizens.
@@sushantamukherjee866 may be only for male persons? India needs more to do for women safety before comparing to other countries. - from an Indian woman who feels unsafe at some places and felt several harassment throughout the life.
Your entire video reminds me of a more than 100 years old quote by SWAMI VIVEKANANDA: "UNITING THE MATERIALISM OF THE WEST WITH THE SPIRITUALISM OF THE EAST I BELIEVE MUCH CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED."
Yes Indians are really honest! As an Indian I dreamt of one day settling abroad in Europe or America. Now I realise what a huge difference they have with India. Practically the good they have is clean air and less crowded but other than that no services at all. No medical. Even products are 10 times to fifty times costlier, Rude and dishonest people, rough and cheap language, not welcoming attitude, racist mentality and alot more I can count. Basically you leave a very luxurious life in India to live here very low class or average standard life even though I may be among high paid in this country. Really India is Incredible!
This video encapsulates everything that as an Indian, I feel about India. It''s mayhem and madness, but its also a deeply spiritual experience to be born here and to live here. The best that urban Indians like me do is to insulate ourselves to the best extent possible in our condos and so on, but once in a while the cocoon is ripped to shreds and you are pulled out and made to experience Indian life in its rawest, most harrowing and yet sometimes most rewarding form. I don't know why I chose to be born here (if you believe that people choose their bodies, their birth countries and parents) but I must have thought myself to be a stronger soul than I am 🙂
What you say sums up my three month trip perfectly. it entailed EVERYTHING and that is what reality is. and the acceptance of all that is real Love. thanks for your comment 🙏
I’ve been to India and it’s a complete head funk! You end up laughing and crying at the same time. But you come back home and realise you will never see the world the same way. It’s like enlightenment which you can never not see! I now make sure me and my kids go there every few years to keep us grounded and appreciate how lucky we are compared to billions across the world. India isn’t for beginners! 😊
Rajasthanis are generally honest and take care of the tourists very well. I love Rajasthan where I was a professor in a well known institute in Jaipur for 7 years.
The common people make the pulse of a country....... not the Govt or the burocrats. Here in India the common people are great........ Kudos my fellow citizens .... Proud to be an Indian.....👍👍
I lived in India for more than 20 years. In India you will find the best of the best the very cream of humanity. But you will also find the most diabolical. I always tell people that "India is the land of Rama and Krsna but it is also the land of Ravana and Kamsa -- never forget that." But the good ones dominate otherwise I would not have stayed for more than 20 years. I could tell many stories. This is an example, a friend and I were were taking a train from Bangalore to Hyderabad (this was in 1977). We had tickets but no seat or bunk reservations (unreserved class, the lowest class). Complete strangers gave us their bunks while they slept on the floor. I was impressed by their kindness and hospitality to strangers.
When an Indian find something expensive they don’t want to own it ,First thing in their mind is to find out the real owner and return it to him,Its a beauty of the Indian mindset, love my India ❤
We have an altered and polluted culture now, but i cant comprehend how the hospitality of ancient India was with "Atithi devo bhava" (Guest is God) with these videos i understand that why my country was called the centre of heaven, Tenjiku in the past, it was all so authentic pure culture, now its not the same, but the remains of our real culture, is just a glimpse of the concept of "Atithi devo bhava" now though the hospitality, love, care affection isnt the same cus of the invasions we faced only cus of that level of hospitality, My heart aches, but yeah humanity lives till humans exist. Vasudev Kutumbakam❤
@@windssn3z I guess the pace of humanity has changed these things worldwide. I also noticed everywhere I traveled, that people off the tourist trail are even more generous and kind. In bigger cities with many tourists things were always a bit harsher. 🙏🏽
@thetrvlrofficial true! The hospitality u feel in now 3rd world, once 1st world nations is all cus of the traditions and culture that still stood the test of time. The 1st world nations today have MANY tourists, if u see the history of India, ancient India had many tourists too and at that time it was 1st world nation. It's actually the culture that survives. The loss of culture is mainly cus of the invasions that took place anywhere in the world.
Thanks for sharing. Even we from other parts of India go through such emotions, when we travel to other places in the country. Don't be harsh on yourself.
See one can't blame the whole tree🌳 if a few apples 🍎🍏 are rotten. As Many countries have their own internal problems which eventually take time to correct... Anyways, I am happy for you as you got your thing back again, And one piece of advice to you, don't expect India to "ENTERTAIN" you, or else you will lose many things that are here in India to enjoy as "India is not for beginners" cause you will find things that you have never expected in your whole life so just enjoy with all your heart. "Atithi devo bhawa" 🙏🇮🇳💐🕉️
There is a story about Mullah Nasserudin. He was walking along one day by the river and saw a dog looking at his reflection and growling. When it growled back it made him more angry and the dog wanted to get closer to his reflection. And now he was fiercely barking at his reflection in the water. Trying to get closer he fell into the river. But soon managed to get out .The dog finally walked away never looking back. On observing this, Mullah Nasserudin realized that all his life he had been barking at his own reflection. The whole day had come and gone in him and he'd called it a bad day!
The absent minded I am... I have lost and then found my phone in Taxies twice in different Indian cities!! And once my Laptop bag in a train and still got them all back !! 😅 Have been cheated multiple times as well... India full of duality 🙂🙃
A woman went to india as tourist, lost her handbag at a restaurant, lost her camera in hotel, lost her luggage in train journey - took flight out of india.
Even as Indian citizen, I’ve seen both sides of the trade. But tread with an open mind, you’ll always find yourself surrounded by honest and ernest folks.
Our Atithi(guests) are our Devtulya(representation of deities). There are good and bad people all over the world. But we Bharatiyas have extra warmth of spirituality in our heart for the world. Har Har Mahadev.
Good to hear your story, I was feeling sorry that someone theft your belonging. Almighty is great, he wanted to have a good start for you in 2025 and in India🙏
Visit the mahakumbh mela in prayagraj sir if you could.... Its one of the most spiritual happenings of all earth in the whole century sir.. its going on for till 26 February and wont happen again for 144 years you must visit if you are in india its your chance... Its like heaven on earth where everyone has come together despite of their differences in harmony and godhood over 200 million people are expected to participate
Thats what happen with Ancient People.. We need to understand their ways of living ... When people chabge differently for service because of competition.. Check the money they charge.. and for same distance how much you pays taxi fair in other countries.. Thank you for changing mind.. I hope you have good time staying in Bharat...❤
I've been in India travelling solo for almost 3 months. Having experienced extreme moments of random kindness and generosity, people who walked with me to my destination, people who tried to give me food and even money!!! I was very touched beyond words, at the same time I have been harressed countless times by auto drivers and been cheated of monies- I was friendly and kind in these instances. It's not very wise to generalised India as a singular entity, you'll find diversity or extremes sometimes within a few steps away. It's a place to learn life lesson and NOT a place for leisure!
Indian changed me too! It's true that there were beggars and hangers on at every turn and it can become so tiresome to have someone trying to sell you this or take you to that place or want to help you carry your bags. I went there in 1995 and on arrival I also hardened my demeanor with the thought that if I acknowledged every person who approached me I'd not only not get anywhere (or worse - end up somewhere I didn't want to be) but I would also be penniless. On the second night of being here, I wondered the streets and at nighttime there was less of a bustle of people. I walked by a lady selling mandarin oranges and she had a pleading look in her eyes which I first ignored. I then realised how hardened I had become and also realised that this lady wasn't begging but in fact wanted to sell her fruit to make a living. I retracted my steps and bought a bag of oranges from her for a few rupees. As I walked away I was in tears at how harsh life can be. How unfair it was and how lucky I was to have been dealt a relatively easy life. A few days later I visited a squatter town on the outskirts of the city. It was a place no tourists ever ventured and I was immediately spotted by the local kids. I found my way to the village store and the owner invited me to take a seat and offered me a drink. People gathered round and the store owner, who spoke good English, asked me questions and then translated my replied to the small crowd. After finishing my drink I got up to leave and asked how much for the drink. The owner refused to take my money. I then took out a HK$5 coin from my pocket which actually had greater value than what the drink was worth and asked him to take the coin as a memento of my visit and was glad when he accepted it.
@@daveshongkongchinachannel beautiful. I've been there a few times as well. it seems like everywhere I have traveled, once you leave the tourist trail, people are kinder. more generous and honest, no matter how wealthy they are. thanks for sharing 🙏🏽
Hi! there, you have randomly popped in youtube feed, but I am happy to see you travelling Bharat, we Had mate last year in goa, while your renting surfing boats in goa arambol.
Present days increase in dependency and unemployment is turning the people to get into wrong ways in India. It’s human nature not to blame a nation. We people are responsible in a democratic system. The name and fame earned by a few gets into drains.
Amazing that you got your camera back! Great insightful video. I can understand your frustration, I had my wallet stolen in my hotel in Vietnam, and at first I let it get to me, but once i calmed down and realised, not all people are like that, Ive returned many times and had amazing memories and experiences.
India is a mix of experiences. I lived in US and miss it. I miss the straight setup, right from police to ministers. All are basically honest and working. In india you face a cheat every next second. Civil servants, government officers, politicians. All cheats. Yet, as God runs this country, we are progressing because of our private sector and now because of few good men like Modi and Yogi. At the basic level however, you have a lot of possibilities to interact and learn. Today people mix and interact. Soon this will be gone when the economy develops. Indians are the same as any other human being in US or europe. Come facilities and money, they too will shut their doors.😊 so life is within, I now believe, and not in the society.
nothing much to say you are a kind soul man loved your energy.... come to prayagraj for maha kumbh which happens in every 144 years this year it will be at fab... you will experience more peacefulness...
Hey Trvlr, I'm glad that you had a good and happy beginning this New Year. Yes, there are good and bad people at every place in this world, and you were lucky that day. Good luck mate, have a good trip and happy times in our lovely land India.🙌😔
Something similar happened with me and my family about 30 years ago when we were returning from Kanha Wildlife Reserve and we had a late night train to catch from Jabalpur station. The taxi driver dropped us at the station at around 10 pm. Our train was at 2 AM and we were waiting in the waiting room for 1st Class passengers at Jabalpur station. At around 12 am the taxi driver came in the waiting room looking for us to return a pouch in which were 10000 Rupees which we had forgotten in the taxi. He knew our train was late in the night and he had spent around 1 hour at the station searching for us on various platforms when someone told him to look for us in the waiting room. Needless to say, he wouldn't accept any money from us for his good deed.
wow, great experience I'm sure 🙏
30 years back rs 10000 is hell lot of money.the present day value is a hundred times over.
@@giridharkatikapalli9894 Well, not hundred times but it would be worth at least 50000 in today's value. I remember we had paid the taxi driver 6000 Rupees for 3 -4 days he was with us. That would be worth 20000 - 25000 today.
@@vs9324 considering the inflation as per today's standards it's more than 50000 .
Not to forget u also need to consider compound interest
@@vs9324 Some of us simply don't take a penny that we have not earned - fairly. The phenomena is called _Asteya_
There are good and bad people everywhere. Glad that you experienced honesty and kindness.
@@sn5847 thank you. I agree 💯
Ya.... every country
I am Indian ,we also have very bad experience in Europe country's
@@jaisakarogevaisabharoge..3505 and m an Indian living in Europe and ive had multiple good experiences here. Echoing the same feelings. Good n bad people everywhere. ✌️
Dear sir...add an OM tatoo symbol on your neck ...and see the transformation of the reaction in India.
I am born a Christian here in India...and a Hindu at heart!
@@dannycbe949 I have the OM tattooed three times. On my right wrist, on my upper back and on my right arm. 🙏🏽
Christian is also beautiful it's that you never read the Bible 🤡
Anyway I am Hindu
@@thetrvlrofficial No OM tattoos, please. Some people may start to treat you like a divine being, giving a disillusion to themselves first and you later. Not good for either, in the long run. It may fill you with pride; and pride only has one ending - a fall.
We children of india have similar mindsets.
Our parents have gifted us honesty.
1966 my father with a stick chased away a person who wanted to gift 5 rs
Neta patrkar Satta ke liye het bechte he @@PuruShothama-i7z
I can share a similar story. Born in India but immigrated to the USA almost five decades ago. In my younger years with two toddlers, we traveled to India in early 90s to be with extended families on both sides. These were the days of shoulder mounted VCR camcorders, the big heavy types. Well, in hustle and bustle of lugging luggage, babies and so forth, we left our camera bag in tuktuk (rickshaw). It was late at night and dark street where we were dropped off at uncle's home. Of course panic set in at the loss and lost all hopes. Not only we lost the camcorder with tape in it, the Indian Customs and Border officers had listed the camera as "return back to USA when I go back home", now if the camera is not with me, they would have charged me hefty hefty duties.
Lol and behold, the tuktuk driver ultimately found our uncles home about 20 hours into next day to hand us off the camcorder bag fully intact. And yes, he refused any rewards but we absolutely wouldn't let him leave empty handed. He spent hours upon hours looking for us, the least I could do was pay him for his lost earnings when he couldn't go out make living when he was looking for us.
Very honest generous kind people.
wow, thank you for sharing. 🙏
Glad you insisted he take some money,Their instant reaction is to refuse,but it is up to you to make him take a reward
@@basavla1811 Bcoz indian culture is at it's core naturally not fully peak capitalist minded so honesty, kindness, trusting, etc are seen as basic human values that can't be compared or worth to any materialistic costs like few bucks.
"India changes you" Its truth 🥹
it vertainly is :)
Now I understand why India haters come to India 4-5 times only to spread hate😂😂 they secretly are in love with the haste and chaos and culture we have here😂
@@windssn3zour country is based on truth , you don't see indians believing everything we know how this world works , we don't have Materialism obessesion like that west or east . You will see indians in touch with technology , improving lifes with attachment to their culture. We seek knowledge.
I forever thankful to God that i born here and we have problems no question in that may God improve our country more .
Our lovely chaotically peaceful knowledgeable country!
@@oxy2986 that's so true! Hope we soon once again become the 1st world country of the modern times. We infact were a 1st world already at that time(ancient) and hope we do not lose any culture and fall into the pit of the westerns influence
It's due to some extreme examples yk. The sad part is due to poverty, a good amount of people are unhygienic. It's sad they generalise us based off some extremes. Hope our people move towards being unmoved by racism and show silent results. @@windssn3z
Never judge people from their looks ever. That is pure universal consciousness
@@ashblackhawk Not always easy :)
To be Honest, I'm living in SAUDI ARABIA for the past 30 years and the local citizens showers with a lot of respects to INDIANS and especially on our skills. After landing here, I realized that they tend to carry the respects on Indians for thousands of years. These are not a mere coincidence but our ancestor's believe in unselfishness and truthfulness, that let their mind and soul to work together and build such a reputations in foreign soil for millennia, and of course I do follow the same path without any bias or sparing any stones unturned in all these years. Honestly, I'm glad and convinced to see a lot young Indians do follow the same path of unselfishness and being truthfulness to fellow human and carrying it to next generation too.
They don't RSS PJB Godi Antankwadi Gujrati Muslims goons
Thanks for sharing 🙏
Ancient Indian gave knowledge of Mathematical numerals & many other stuff in past through great trade relations, from where then Europeans picked it 12th century, so ofcourse the real arabs appreciate it.
India is a REFLECTION OF YOUR relationship with YOURSELF and your State of Mind. When anyone comments on India or their experiences in India they are talking about their inner relationship with themselves and your inner world.
Haha this is stupid.
This was the most amazing explanation of India..appreciate it
that goes for everywhere though :)
@@thetrvlrofficial It really does. Some experiences just help you realise it.
You wont understand@@joeljoseph7852
🙏🏻 India 🇮🇳 is my favourite country because of her great people, awesome Shakti, beautiful landscapes, great veg food, incredible temple architecture and inspiring spiritual places. I've had moments there but the good ones far outweigh the bad ones. I've even had great spiritual encounters. Hope you'll go back to India down the line. Happy 2025 amigo.
Its also my very high on my list. No other country sits higher, they're just different. The ammount of good experiences also far outweighs the few bad ones I had. I absolutely loved the time there.
Thanks a lot sir
@@thetrvlrofficial Do make videos on the bad experiences too, so that people know what kind of things to be careful about (people includes Indians as well). BUT, DO NOT FORGET to say IN WRITING that good experiences in India outweigh bad ones. And do it thrice, in the beginning, middle and end of the video. Else ....... I guess you know the extreme reaction.
@@ndahiya3730 Karl Rock already covers scams etc. I wanna focus on the positives now 🙏🏽
@@thetrvlrofficial I don't know who is Karl Rock, and I guess I am not going to search him either. Knowing that I may end up hating him. Staying positive is a better idea. Thanks, you corrected me.
India is not just like other countries .. It takes time to fully understand it and at the end you will just be loving it very much or hating it very much.. Theres no in between .
@@Aatubhide2634 I certainly love it :)
Few month ago a in kerela Korean blogger left his iphone in auto, but he realised it after some time. He came back to the place where autu left him but found no one. But bystander helped him to find that auto and also returned his iPhone...😊
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing!
I saw their video too. That was in Kerala.
The side effects of travel......shedding of prejudices, you are having an awesome time. Also, great video. Very very very few ppl are actually bad. The bad experiences just get amplified a lot more.
I 100% agree 🙏
This is inspiring, and gives hope that not all people or all countries are bad, there are amazing people out there to, and often come from strangers!
thank you! yeah, there are good people everywhere and also sketchy ones. It also often depends on ones own perspective.
For us, the travelers arround the world are guests , serving the guest is in Indian culture. Welcome to India.
Are limitless bro aap 😮😍🙏
thank you 🙏
Indians are most honest. Little half dollar more charged sometime , is not a scam. They are so genuine in helping. I love mu india and it poor people will die for you😢
we indian are told this since childhood and there is a line written in sanskrit and told by elders since ancient times that " Atithi Devo Bhawah" means "Guest Is God" 🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing that! 🙏
That's a very bad thing tho that's what caused us colonization, never trust guests for too long.
@@justicethedoggo3648 Not that. The stupidity and inability to differentiate between Vyapari / Akramankari and Atithi was the reason. A king (Prithviraj) following par-dharm, the dharma of a Brahmin or an ascetic - pardon; instead of his own dharma - Rajdharma - to punish the culprit. That was the reason.
@@justicethedoggo3648it happened because our people were busy fighting with each other
@@ndahiya3730 they were guests, they liked the resources and hospitality so they decided to settle first, form a huge trading company and than thought.of actually capturing
I always wish foreigners start their first time India journey from its south instead of the North.
@@priyankarmajumder4152 I will definitely check out the south soon. I liked the north too though :)
Please don't miss North East 🇮🇳@@thetrvlrofficial
Yes!! Indian travel websites should say this!
I m from north state of India but I really wish foreigners should also explore our seven sisters state from north east India, especially Nagaland, Manipur, Assam Mizoram, Meghalaya. You will be surprised to see the diversity of India. Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura also beautiful. Wish you more beautiful experiences in India while your stay here
@@Truthislogical I am from Rajasthan, but I truly am in love with the northeast. Cheers to you and the people of northeast 👍
I was so moved by the statement made by the HOTEL OWNER "This is a very high energy place - people are very honest". Pushkar .
yeah, me too 🙏
1:00 - Not only foreigners even us Indians face the same problem with auto rickshaw/taxi drivers. Ridiculous prices.
Indians traveling to other countries, European countries too, experience taxis overcharging them. Often motels too. Luggage is often stolen.
Use public transport don't bow down to their mafia
Yes😂😢
The chaos in India makes you over protective and you start judging people. And suddenly your ego gets shattered when a man who is much poorer than you humbles you with his kindness.
pretty much, yes 🙏
Thank you! I am typing this with tears in my eyes. With the online bashing going about India(some of the trolls are true, I agree) amd Indians, this is something good to hear about my country.
@@MaiDiaryy I appreciate your openness. Thank you, I'm really happy that positivity gets some attention in a world where bad news are promoted everywhere. I absolutely loved my overall experience in India ❤️
"There are three trips you take to India:
the one you think you’re going to have - that you plan for;
the one you actually have;
and the one you live through once you go back home."
-Erin Reese.
Very well put 🙏
Not your fault about having a fixed (negative) mindset about India . The western media and countries always portray India as dirty . We do have very poor people like in all countries but not all of them are scoundrels… Glad that you changed your perspective after a real life experience.
thank you. yes, it seems like one has to unlearn so many things learned in life. and that seems to take longer than messing the mind up in the first place :)
What about the city that never sleeps? Compared to New York, and some more US and European cities, Indian cities are heaven in terms of safety, security and friendly citizens.
@@sushantamukherjee866 may be only for male persons? India needs more to do for women safety before comparing to other countries. - from an Indian woman who feels unsafe at some places and felt several harassment throughout the life.
Your entire video reminds me of a more than 100 years old quote by SWAMI VIVEKANANDA:
"UNITING THE MATERIALISM OF THE WEST WITH THE SPIRITUALISM OF THE EAST I BELIEVE MUCH CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED."
Yes Indians are really honest! As an Indian I dreamt of one day settling abroad in Europe or America. Now I realise what a huge difference they have with India. Practically the good they have is clean air and less crowded but other than that no services at all. No medical. Even products are 10 times to fifty times costlier, Rude and dishonest people, rough and cheap language, not welcoming attitude, racist mentality and alot more I can count. Basically you leave a very luxurious life in India to live here very low class or average standard life even though I may be among high paid in this country. Really India is Incredible!
you also can't generalize but I see what cultural differnces you adress here and I agree.
That’s why legends never miss travelling India.
Ppl of Pushkar are as holy and honest as Pushkar is. Drivers of tour company can be dishonest but not the residents of Pushkar.
This video encapsulates everything that as an Indian, I feel about India. It''s mayhem and madness, but its also a deeply spiritual experience to be born here and to live here. The best that urban Indians like me do is to insulate ourselves to the best extent possible in our condos and so on, but once in a while the cocoon is ripped to shreds and you are pulled out and made to experience Indian life in its rawest, most harrowing and yet sometimes most rewarding form. I don't know why I chose to be born here (if you believe that people choose their bodies, their birth countries and parents) but I must have thought myself to be a stronger soul than I am 🙂
What you say sums up my three month trip perfectly. it entailed EVERYTHING and that is what reality is. and the acceptance of all that is real Love. thanks for your comment 🙏
Trust is dangerous on roads but ok with civilised people who value day to day life choose wisely anywhere on the world
always be aware. but also question distrust 🙏
To see the problems of India is very easy. To see it`s incredible value takes a special kind of spirit.
It happens bro..everyone makes mistakes so don't be Sorry..
The main thing is that, "Never judge a book by it's cover"
@@ani.d4932 thank you 🙏🏽 it was a good experience.
Incredible India is all I could say. When you are in India you are at home. Thank you 🙏🙏
In India they can charge you higher money for their products but never stole from you. They need to feed their stomach but they are honest.
I’ve been to India and it’s a complete head funk! You end up laughing and crying at the same time. But you come back home and realise you will never see the world the same way. It’s like enlightenment which you can never not see! I now make sure me and my kids go there every few years to keep us grounded and appreciate how lucky we are compared to billions across the world. India isn’t for beginners! 😊
haha very true! thanks for the comment 🙏
Do not judge lest you be judged.
Measuring the whole world in money terms is a western concept and ethos... Welcome to India brother, your soul needs it
sure did 🙏 :)
Rajasthanis are generally honest and take care of the tourists very well. I love Rajasthan where I was a professor in a well known institute in Jaipur for 7 years.
I really like it there too 🙏
The common people make the pulse of a country....... not the Govt or the burocrats. Here in India the common people are great........ Kudos my fellow citizens .... Proud to be an Indian.....👍👍
I lived in India for more than 20 years. In India you will find the best of the best the very cream of humanity. But you will also find the most diabolical. I always tell people that "India is the land of Rama and Krsna but it is also the land of Ravana and Kamsa -- never forget that." But the good ones dominate otherwise I would not have stayed for more than 20 years. I could tell many stories. This is an example, a friend and I were were taking a train from Bangalore to Hyderabad (this was in 1977). We had tickets but no seat or bunk reservations (unreserved class, the lowest class). Complete strangers gave us their bunks while they slept on the floor. I was impressed by their kindness and hospitality to strangers.
yes, I have encountered this kind of generosity many times. The good and the evil is in everyone. Whoever you feed more has the upper hand 🙏
Glad that humility shined through. Like any place in the world India has its pluses and minuses but one thing it is not is -transactional.
You are now free. Love from India!
@@OzDegen2025 still working on it but thank you 🙏🏽
When an Indian find something expensive they don’t want to own it ,First thing in their mind is to find out the real owner and return it to him,Its a beauty of the Indian mindset, love my India ❤
True. We do think of the sweat and blood gone behind for purchasing it. We feel the pain of losing it.
Nirav modi mehul choksi laughing in corner
@@Truthislogical Don't count them Indian, they represent Italian dancer.
@@Truthislogical well an avg indian vs the criminals.. amazing comparison
What a heartwarming story, I just woke up and this was the first video on my feed.
@@LVLUP_Adda thank you so much 🙏🏽
We have an altered and polluted culture now, but i cant comprehend how the hospitality of ancient India was with "Atithi devo bhava" (Guest is God) with these videos i understand that why my country was called the centre of heaven, Tenjiku in the past, it was all so authentic pure culture, now its not the same, but the remains of our real culture, is just a glimpse of the concept of "Atithi devo bhava" now though the hospitality, love, care affection isnt the same cus of the invasions we faced only cus of that level of hospitality, My heart aches, but yeah humanity lives till humans exist. Vasudev Kutumbakam❤
@@windssn3z I guess the pace of humanity has changed these things worldwide. I also noticed everywhere I traveled, that people off the tourist trail are even more generous and kind. In bigger cities with many tourists things were always a bit harsher. 🙏🏽
@thetrvlrofficial true! The hospitality u feel in now 3rd world, once 1st world nations is all cus of the traditions and culture that still stood the test of time. The 1st world nations today have MANY tourists, if u see the history of India, ancient India had many tourists too and at that time it was 1st world nation. It's actually the culture that survives. The loss of culture is mainly cus of the invasions that took place anywhere in the world.
Just be careful from peoples who don't care about reputation of India despite being citizens of India.
Thanks for sharing. Even we from other parts of India go through such emotions, when we travel to other places in the country. Don't be harsh on yourself.
thank you for saying that 🙏
Dear sir,
I am living in USA and I from India
I have very experiences in USA
Bad and good people everywhere
I agree 🙏
I applaud you on your journey of decolonizing your mind brother
@@aldawson1989 thank you 🙏🏽
See one can't blame the whole tree🌳 if a few apples 🍎🍏 are rotten.
As Many countries have their own internal problems which eventually take time to correct...
Anyways, I am happy for you as you got your thing back again,
And one piece of advice to you, don't expect India to "ENTERTAIN" you, or else you will lose many things that are here in India to enjoy as "India is not for beginners" cause you will find things that you have never expected in your whole life so just enjoy with all your heart.
"Atithi devo bhawa" 🙏🇮🇳💐🕉️
I agree, and Im pretty good at entertaining myself :) and yes, Ive seen a lot of unexpected things and thats what I came for 🙏
There is a story about Mullah Nasserudin.
He was walking along one day by the river and saw a dog looking at his reflection and growling. When it growled back it made him more angry and the dog wanted to get closer to his reflection.
And now he was fiercely barking at his reflection in the water. Trying to get closer he fell into the river. But soon managed to get out .The dog finally walked away never looking back.
On observing this, Mullah Nasserudin realized that all his life he had been barking at his own reflection.
The whole day had come and gone in him and he'd called it a bad day!
I love stories like that. Thank you for sharing!
1:04
You :550
Driver:500
You: No , 550😂
Thats gods plan to teach u lesson and grounded u.
The absent minded I am... I have lost and then found my phone in Taxies twice in different Indian cities!!
And once my Laptop bag in a train and still got them all back !! 😅
Have been cheated multiple times as well... India full of duality 🙂🙃
A woman went to india as tourist, lost her handbag at a restaurant, lost her camera in hotel, lost her luggage in train journey - took flight out of india.
im sure that happened too.
Even as Indian citizen, I’ve seen both sides of the trade. But tread with an open mind, you’ll always find yourself surrounded by honest and ernest folks.
I agree 🙏
Our Atithi(guests) are our Devtulya(representation of deities).
There are good and bad people all over the world. But we Bharatiyas have extra warmth of spirituality in our heart for the world.
Har Har Mahadev.
Even we get overcharged while visiting other states 😢
Its your reflection what comes back to you in the form of kindness or generocity. 😅
Good to hear your story, I was feeling sorry that someone theft your belonging.
Almighty is great, he wanted to have a good start for you in 2025 and in India🙏
Noone stole from me. I left the camera in the taxi :) but thank you! happy new year 🙏
This is because you think in that way , They ask more because they think you are from a rich snd developed country😅
Stay safe, take care of yourself in there
Never judge a book by it's cover. 😢😢😢
Mostly people used to share bad experience . Need of the time is to spread good experience for the positivity . 🙏🕉️🇮🇳🙏
@@enthusiastlearner8404 absolutely. that's what I'm going to do from now on 🙏🏽
Visit the mahakumbh mela in prayagraj sir if you could.... Its one of the most spiritual happenings of all earth in the whole century sir.. its going on for till 26 February and wont happen again for 144 years you must visit if you are in india its your chance... Its like heaven on earth where everyone has come together despite of their differences in harmony and godhood over 200 million people are expected to participate
I will research and consider it! thanks for sharing! 🙏
Gora Atithi Devo Bhava
Wearoff western mindset whenever you are in Bharat/India........ It will be a life changing technique. 👍
Thats what happen with Ancient People.. We need to understand their ways of living ... When people chabge differently for service because of competition.. Check the money they charge.. and for same distance how much you pays taxi fair in other countries.. Thank you for changing mind.. I hope you have good time staying in Bharat...❤
thank you! 🙏
jai mother india🎉
Very powerful writing. Well made video .
@@indieboy1033 thank you very much 🙏🏽
I've been in India travelling solo for almost 3 months. Having experienced extreme moments of random kindness and generosity, people who walked with me to my destination, people who tried to give me food and even money!!! I was very touched beyond words, at the same time I have been harressed countless times by auto drivers and been cheated of monies- I was friendly and kind in these instances. It's not very wise to generalised India as a singular entity, you'll find diversity or extremes sometimes within a few steps away. It's a place to learn life lesson and NOT a place for leisure!
India gives you only*that* which you lack🎉
well put!
It's 1st Jan 2025 not 2024 (referring to the end). Good one. Thanks!
What words, reality is a mirror, my distrust, my fears, my......
Appreciate
Thank you so much
So glad to hear that at the end, best wishes brother
thank you 🙏
Love to u brother from India ❤️
Love back to you 🙏
Indian changed me too! It's true that there were beggars and hangers on at every turn and it can become so tiresome to have someone trying to sell you this or take you to that place or want to help you carry your bags. I went there in 1995 and on arrival I also hardened my demeanor with the thought that if I acknowledged every person who approached me I'd not only not get anywhere (or worse - end up somewhere I didn't want to be) but I would also be penniless. On the second night of being here, I wondered the streets and at nighttime there was less of a bustle of people. I walked by a lady selling mandarin oranges and she had a pleading look in her eyes which I first ignored. I then realised how hardened I had become and also realised that this lady wasn't begging but in fact wanted to sell her fruit to make a living. I retracted my steps and bought a bag of oranges from her for a few rupees. As I walked away I was in tears at how harsh life can be. How unfair it was and how lucky I was to have been dealt a relatively easy life.
A few days later I visited a squatter town on the outskirts of the city. It was a place no tourists ever ventured and I was immediately spotted by the local kids. I found my way to the village store and the owner invited me to take a seat and offered me a drink. People gathered round and the store owner, who spoke good English, asked me questions and then translated my replied to the small crowd. After finishing my drink I got up to leave and asked how much for the drink. The owner refused to take my money. I then took out a HK$5 coin from my pocket which actually had greater value than what the drink was worth and asked him to take the coin as a memento of my visit and was glad when he accepted it.
@@daveshongkongchinachannel beautiful. I've been there a few times as well. it seems like everywhere I have traveled, once you leave the tourist trail, people are kinder. more generous and honest, no matter how wealthy they are. thanks for sharing 🙏🏽
Hi! there, you have randomly popped in youtube feed, but I am happy to see you travelling Bharat, we Had mate last year in goa, while your renting surfing boats in goa arambol.
Oh wow thats funny! Glad you found me here. Hope yoiu*re well!
That was great, good you realised.
Present days increase in dependency and unemployment is turning the people to get into wrong ways in India. It’s human nature not to blame a nation. We people are responsible in a democratic system.
The name and fame earned by a few gets into drains.
Damn bro, das some wholesome shi
Very powerful, Beautiful message
Amazing that you got your camera back! Great insightful video. I can understand your frustration, I had my wallet stolen in my hotel in Vietnam, and at first I let it get to me, but once i calmed down and realised, not all people are like that, Ive returned many times and had amazing memories and experiences.
@@musicrecordsaus thanks man! yeah, you can't let things consume you. Good on you that you got over it and gave Vietnam another chance 🙏🏽
i think EU is crime free
that's why you people always cry when something happens in India
This happen with indian to so becarefull.
Incredible India!.
Such deep emotions and narration.. pranam
❤From India ❤
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India is a mix of experiences. I lived in US and miss it. I miss the straight setup, right from police to ministers. All are basically honest and working. In india you face a cheat every next second. Civil servants, government officers, politicians. All cheats. Yet, as God runs this country, we are progressing because of our private sector and now because of few good men like Modi and Yogi. At the basic level however, you have a lot of possibilities to interact and learn. Today people mix and interact. Soon this will be gone when the economy develops. Indians are the same as any other human being in US or europe. Come facilities and money, they too will shut their doors.😊 so life is within, I now believe, and not in the society.
Omg what a story!! Thanks for bringing this to us gentleman 🙏🏻
Thank you so much! 🙏
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. ❤
you*re very welcome!
Jai Shree Ram...Jai Mataji..Jai Hind..❤🕉🙏
Little correction from my side, poor people are more honest and God fearing as compared to rich in India
I usually don't like tattoos but yours are phenomenal. So beautiful. They suit you, clearly tells that each one of them are very thought of.
Great video! We can all learn alot of lessons from this.
Thank you so much! Yeah, that was deep one.
Hare Krishna 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
India has a lot of empty something that is missing around most countries of the world .
Beautiful!!!!❤
thank you!
nothing much to say you are a kind soul man loved your energy.... come to prayagraj for maha kumbh which happens in every 144 years this year it will be at fab... you will experience more peacefulness...
Thank you so much :) right now I am in Portugal but I thought about another journey ti India soon.
Life is never what you expect. The good will prevail 👍🏽
What a wonderful story... Thank you...
@@rupinderbahel1610 thank you! 🙏🏽
Hey Trvlr, I'm glad that you had a good and happy beginning this New Year. Yes, there are good and bad people at every place in this world, and you were lucky that day. Good luck mate, have a good trip and happy times in our lovely land India.🙌😔
@@SS-kt1xr thank you so much 🙏🏽