All About Ms. World's World: The Current Truth about India

November 21, 2005

The Current Truth about India

This post is dedicated to Diva Angela who writes so honestly and forthrightly about her life.

In retrospect, after my episode of crying and screaming into a towel in hopes that I wouldn't disturb the other patrons at Mumbai Central's YMCA, the manic pacing around a charmless room, before a hard fall to the floor where I prayed to God for guidance out of a stupid mess of my making, Mumbai was easy.

In fact, Mumbai was easy, sweet, and masala-licious. Of course, the credit for my seduction can't be laid at the feet of Bombay, Mumbai, or whatever name they may come up with depending on who is in power. It is all due to the lovely hospitality of that Mumbai writing diva- Ms. Uma. I have to add that her family named her well when they named her after a goddess. I also have to give a huge shout out (as we say in the hood) to Locana's architect, Mr. Anand who showed me lots of kindness too. A few friendly people can really change the texture and view of a place, even the amazing chaos called Bombay/Mumbai.

Once I got myself sorted out by listening to God, I shifted (as the Indians would say) to the YWCA in Colaba. I knew I was in the right place at the right time when I met at least 2 new people everyday, got recruited to do voice-overs for an British/Indian (think Bend It Like Beckham) film, never ate alone, visited Elephanta Island, brought baby clothes for Lady T's twin girls, and met Poornima, an up and coming Bangalorean tennis sensation. It was hard for me to leave Mumbai but after 10 days I did.

I gathered up all my courage and put on one of my new salwar kameezs and boarded Indian Railways train bound for Ajmer, Rajasthan. I was making my way all by myself to Pushkar for the annual camel festival. I was excited but mostly terrified. However, the second class air-con sleeper train car is easy enough for anyone to travel. I got stared at a lot but a nice teen girl in my section was kind enough to induct me into the mysteries of the railway life.

Less than 24 hours into my first Indian train trip, I was jumping off the train and landing in Ajmer. Ajmer was a shock to myself! I followed some Europeans who seemed to have the keys to the promise land meaning they had a clue where the bus depot was. One scenic and hectic bus ride later, I was in Pushkar, one of the holiest Hindu cities in India. However, I didn't feel very spiritual in Pushkar but more like assaulted by life going on in the streets. Pushkar was a bitch-slap in the face to an urbanite like myself. I thought Bombay/Mumbai was India. But Pushkar is India too and it is the India you may have read about. It is organized chaos, the Brahmin priest who really doesn't seem very priest-like, the cows, the dogs, people trying to get their hustle on, people asking for money. There is so much more to the description but I can't put it into words. Is this India?

I arrived in Pushkar 3 full days before the start of the camel festival in hopes of securing affordable accomodations. My mission was accomplished but 2 days into the stated dates of the festival, I couldn't figure out what was going. I went to a "bullock decoration competition" with the Great Danish duo, Julie and Soonen, but we didn't actually see any decorated bullocks. I finally got a hold of the schedule of events for the camel mela and discovered to my surprise that all the events that I was dying to see, such as the camel race, would occur after my planned departure. I tried to change my train tickets but realized this is India, so I could rearrange my plans and still not see a camel race.

So, what did I do in Pushkar? I saw lots of camels but decided to ride one on a safari in Jasailmer. I met two German babes, Jenny and Uta. I ate yummy pizza. I got depressed about the fact that there seemed to be too many supposedly Brahmin priest who wanted to rip me off. Please note I didn't get ripped off because I'm a tough cookie. I got stared at a lot. I got solicited for drugs. I saw a naked sadhu do something weird with his penis. I had a crowd of Indian guys, yell, "big boss," at me. The merchants also liked to cry "full power," "good health," whenever I crossed their paths. It took me a while to realize all the name-calling was concerning moi. Is this India?

On the fourth day of the camel festival, I bid au revoir to Pushkar. I was now bound for Pune, Maharashtra on Indian Railways in the third class air-conditioner sleeper. I had a horrible night's rest. My section was filled with a family making a pilgrimage. The matriarch had some words with one of the daughters which brought tears to her eyes. One of the daughter's stared at me like I was dirt, so I sent the same energy spiraling back at her. The kids were curious but kept to themselves. Once they found out I was American, I guess I was deemed ok. One of the husbands/sons of the family was very kind to me though. Some strange man slept on our section's floor. I thought he was part of the family but he wasn't. I was elated when the train rode into Mumbai's Bandra Terminus.

I'm now in Pune which is a city of 3 million located about 4 hours away from Mumbai. I'm in Pune hoping, praying, to get a glance into India life while volunteering at Akanksha. However, the texture and view of my Indian journey is ever changing.

I'm may still be in throws of culture shock but I've seen a few aspects of India which don't sit well with me. 1) There seems to be a major preference for white skin in Indian society. This saddens and baffles me. I didn't think it affected me as much when I was in Mumbai because it is a metropolis with a certain cosmopolitan air about it. I do feel this preference stifling me in Pune. However I know it isn't my issue but it pisses me off and makes me feel like a fool. How could I feel a connection or have an interest in a place or with a group of people who can't see their own beauty? Basically, if Indians ain't loving themselves then they definitely ain't gonna have love for me. 2) I don't care what they say-the caste system is still in effect! People like to gloss over this facet of Indian society. Honestly, I consider racism to be one of the vilest human practices around but I'll take American-style racism over the caste system any day.

Now on the positive tip- 1) Akanksha rocks. The kids I'm working with are as amazing and bright as I thought they would be. I see myself in all of them and pray they will have an opportunity to live up to their potential. 2) I use to be about "surviving India" but now I've decided to be the bad-ass Black woman I was raised to be, so India now has to "survive Ms. World." This means India will have to survive me saying hello to all the wide-eyed, staring folks who have never laid eyes on a big, strong, proud Black woman. It also means India will have to deal with my roaring laugh while I try to process the organized chaos surrounding. Please note this is a very Japanese thing to do. The desi folks will also get a taste of Ms. World's raw side which means I'm going to be vocal about the fact that the current Indian economic miracle is only benefiting 1/3 of the people. I have to add that Indian poverty defies my Western definition of poverty. My working-class Black girl childhood looks like the Tatas in the Midwest compared to the slums of Mumbai or Pune. However, the elite of India is beyond being over the top. I don't understand why there haven't been more riots about the economic inequalities here. Are Bollywood movies made of a mind-controlling substance like TV is in the U.S. for poor people? 3) I think I've learned that it is up to me and only me regarding my "belonging" anywhere. Did I belong in Japan? Do I belong in India? Some people think I don't but I don't give a shit. It is up to me where and with whom I belong to. Right now, I'm claiming Japan even though I ain't got a lick of Japanese blood in me but I grew into myself deeply in the land of the rising sun. I'm claiming Africa, the entire continent, despite the objections of the Nigerians brothers I've met in Southeast Asia who don't understand American Blacks calling themselves Africans. Africa, of Africa, even though I don't know where my ancestors came from, your name is written all over my face. I'm claiming Ireland because my Cousin Ryumi is one of my main aces and my momma's name hails from the land of Eire. And I'm claiming Italy because it was the first taste of my traveling dream manifesting into a reality. I'm claiming Scandinavia since my daddy's name is traced there. Am I claiming India? That is the question that remains unanswerable at this time.

I want to give a big thanks to Amardeep for the blog hook-ups! Please note that I have no malicious intent in airing my current feelings about India. I appreciate all the kindness and openness many Indians have extended my way via my weblog or through wanting to initiate personal contact with me doing my time here.

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Article by M.P. Bhattathiri, Retired Chief Technical Examiner , to The Govt. of Kerala. Humble request that it may be published in your website and magazine after editing if necessary

The American justice Dept. have recently approved the power of yoga and meditation vide a recent judgement in the American court."Man Who Slapped Wife Sentenced to Yoga, It's Anger Management, Says Judge." First there was house arrest. Now there's yoga. A judge ordered a man convicted of slapping his wife to take a yoga class as part of his one-year probation. "It's part of anger management," County Criminal Court at Law Judge Larry Standley said of the ancient Hindu philosophy of exercise and well-being. "For people who are into it, it really calms them down. " Standley, a former prosecutor, said the case of James Lee Cross was unique. Cross, a 53-year-old car salesman from Tomball, explained that his wife was struggling with a substance abuse problem and that he struck her on New Year's Eve during an argument about her drinking. "He was trying to get a hold of her because she has a problem," Standley said after the court hearing. "I thought this would help him realize that he only has control over himself." The sentence came as a surprise to Cross, who was told to enroll in a class and report back to Standley on his progress. "I'm not very familiar with it," Cross said of yoga. "From what I understand, it may help in a couple ways, not only as far as mentally settling, but maybe a little weight loss." Darla Magee, an instructor at Yoga Body Houston in River Oaks, said she would recommend that Cross take a basic yoga class emphasizing breathing and including a variety of postures -- forward bends, back bends and twists. "Yoga can help us to get rid of many emotional issues we might have," she said. "It's a spiritual cleanse." Prosecutor Lincoln Goodwin agreed to a sentence of probation without jail time because Cross had no significant criminal history http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2365341.
Let me bow to Indian Maharishi Patanjali with folded hands who helped in removing the impurities of the mind through his writings on Yoga, impurities of speech through his writings on grammer, and impurities of body through his writings on Ayurveda. Yoga which is one of the greatest Indian co tribution to the world has got vast potential in all fields. In Tihar jail India Yoga is experimented among the inamtes and found successful. Their criminal mentality is changed. This study aimed at investigating the effect of Vipassana Meditation (VM) on Quality of Life (QOL), Subjective Well-Being (SWB), and Criminal Propensity (CP) among inmates of Tihar Jail, Delhi. To this effect the following hypotheses were formulated. 1. There will be a significant positive effect of VM on the QOL of inmates of Tihar jail. 2. VM will have a positive and significant effect on SWB of inmates. 3. Criminal propensity (CP) of inmates will decrease significantly after attending the VM course. 4. There will be significant difference in SWB and CP of experimental (Vipassana) group and control (non-Vipassana) group. 5. Male and female inmates will differ significantly in SWB and CP, as a result of VM. In the famous "Time" magazine the importance meditation and yoga, an ancient Indian system, is high-lighted that the ancient mind- and spirit-enhancing art is becoming increasingly popular and gaining medical legitimacy. It is a multi billion dollar business in US. In many Universities it is accepted as subject and included in the Syllabus. In the latest famous book "Inspire! What Great Leaders Do" written by Mr.Lance Secretan recently published by John Wiley and sons, the benefit of meditation is elaborately described for good corporate governance. By practising transcendental meditation, or TM, many people have got relief from back pain, neck pain, depression. The mind calms and quiets, . What thoughts you have during meditation become clearer, more focused. Anger, anxiety and worries give way to a peace. In the world exhorbitant medical expeneses one can definitely make use of meditation. Maharshi Mahesh Yogi and Sri Ravi Sankar are poplarising this. The Iyengar Yoga institute in US is famous.
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Medical studies continue to show regular meditation working magic in reducing blood pressure and stress-related illnesses, including heart disease. Brain images show that regular meditation helps calm the most active sensory-assaulted parts of the brain. The ancient Hindu sage Patanjali who had mastered the secrets of the human mind has written a book "Yogasutra".In this book we can see how super powers can be achieved by meditation. It has both cosmic relevance and cosmic resonance. In spite of its universal appeal, for most people total control of mind remains an elusive goal and daunting task. From time immemorial, there have been many attempts throughout the world to unlock the mysteries of the mind and to achieve total control over it through a variety of techniques. One of the most powerful of these techniques is meditation.
Many spiritual leaders, sages, saints, and holy people such asSri. Buddha, Sri Ramakrishna, Madam Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda have practised this. One of the ways to control physiological reactions to psychological stimuli is meditation, Yoga, Zen Buddhism etc. The scientists take Transcendental Meditation (TM) as the uniform technique, and base their observations on the study of the subjects engaged in this form of meditation. In summing up the results the scientists have come to conclusion that the effect of meditation is a "wakeful, hypo-metabolic state". They have found that: 1) Yogis could slow both heart rate and rate of respiration, 2) Yogis could slow the rate of metabolism as confirmed by decreased oxygen consumption and carbon-di-oxide output. 3) Electro-Encephalo-Gram (EEG - recording of brain activity) in Yogis showed changes of calmness in the form of "alpha rhythm" during both eyes closed and eyes open recordings. 4) Th ir skin resistance to electric stimulation was increased (indicating increased tolerance to external stimuli). Our usual 'defence-alarm' reaction to emotional and physical stress is in the form of "fright, flight, and fight" mediated through over-secretion of certain neuro-transmitters and neuro-modulators, namely adrenaline and dopamine by way of stimulation of sympathetic nervous system. Under the influence of these chemicals and hormones, we reflexively become panicky or aggressive, our blood pressure rises. Thus stress and anxiety is the end result if we allow our natural age-old sympathetic reactions to act and to come to surface. We try to run away, become fearful, or fight the situation. But today these 'defence-alarm' reactions have no place in our lives. Rather, they should be replaced by more calm and serene reactions of equanimity and fearlessness. The need is to just 'face the brute, and it will go away'. Such desirable reactions of non-aggression and peaceful attitude are generated by Y ga and meditation. EEG Studies on Yogis and The Zen Meditations: Yogis practising Raja-Yoga claim that during the state of samadhi they are oblivious to the internal and external stimuli, and they enjoy a calm ecstasy during that state. A study was undertaken to record the electrical activity of their brain during this state by means of a regular and useful test known as electroencephalography EEG. Physiological and experimental studies have demonstrated that the basis of conscious state of brain, among other things, is due to activation of "reticular system" in the brain-stem in response to internal and external stimuli. These stimuli bring about various changes during sleeping and wakeful states of the organism and these can be studied by EEG. The study was carried out on four subjects during the state of concentration and meditation. Effects of external stimuli, like a loud gong, strong light, thermal simulation, and vibrations were studied. The results were compiled and analyzed. It was observed that two Yogis could keep their hands immersed in extremely cold water for about 50 minutes (raised pain threshold). During state of meditation, all of them showed persistent "alpha activity" in their EEG with increased amplitude wave pattern, both during 'eyes closed' and 'eyes open' recording. It was observed that these alpha activities could not be blocked by various sensory stimuli during meditation. It was also observed that those, who had well-marked "alpha activity" in their resting EEG showed greater aptitude and zeal for maintaining the practice of Yoga. Similar observations and results were obtained when EEGs were recorded in persons adept in Zen Meditative technique. Can we say that only those persons who exhibit such recording of "alpha wave rhythm" in their EEG are fit for Yoga? and be designated as right candidates for meditation and Yoga practices? (Such experiments are indeed very few and the number of yogis examined is also very small. Therefore, scientifically and statistic lly these observations have only a tentative importance. Further research is definitely called for, albeit it will have its own limitations.) It is said that in the unknown period of Lord Jesus Christ , He was under meditation.
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Posted by: bhattathiri | December 30, 2006 at 08:07 PM

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India was having a good cultural system I mean Sindhu - Ganga Civilization
and Nalanada-Taxila World first Universities based on equality and social justice with
all modern innovations which the modern scientists may wonder especiaaly in Vedic Mathematics. But we all
lost due to the foriegn invasion. Am I right Sir. Let us hope that Sri.
Sankaracharya or Swami Vivakanada has to born again to bring back the glory.

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One of the greatest contributions of India to the world is Holy Gita which is considered to be one of the first revelations from God. The management lessons in this holy book were brought in to light of the world by divine Maharshi Mahesh Yogi , Sri Sri RaviShankar and Swami Bodhanandji, and the spiritual philosophy by the great Adi Sankaracharya the greatest philosopher of India and proud son of Kerala, and Sri. Srila Prabhupada Swami and humanism by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and Satya Sai Baba. Maharishi calls the Bhagavad-Gita the essence of Vedic Literature and a complete guide to practical life. It provides "all that is needed to raise the consciousness of man to the highest possible level." Maharishi reveals the deep, universal truths of life that speak to the needs and aspirations of everyone. Swami Chinmayanandaji preached and educated the people and Swami Sandeep Chaitanyaji continuing the mission by keeping this lantern burning always knowing the wishes of the modern generations. Arjuna got mentally depressed when he saw his relatives with whom he has to fight.( Mental health has become a major international public health concern now). To motivate him the Bhagavad Gita is preached in the battle field Kurukshetra by Lord Krishna to Arjuna as a counseling to do his duty while multitudes of men stood by waiting. It has got all the management tactics to achieve the mental equilibrium and to overcome any crisis situation. The Bhagavad Gita can be experienced as a powerful catalyst for transformation. Bhagavad gita means song of the Spirit, song of the Lord. The Holy Gita has become a secret driving force behind the unfoldment of one's life. In the days of doubt this divine book will support all spiritual searches. This divine book will contribute to self reflection, finer feeling and deepen one's inner process. Then life in the world can become a real education—dynamic, full and joyful—no matter what the circumstance. May the wisdom of loving consciousness ever guide us on our journey? What makes the Holy Gita a practical psychology of transformation is that it offers us the tools to connect with our deepest intangible essence and we must learn to participate in the battle of life with right knowledge?

Posted by: bhattathiri | November 17, 2006 at 04:06 PM

Well, it's like the racism one feels being brown skinned in the US. Also, it's not the white skin factor. It's the size factor. We are not used to large African American sizes here. It's a sight to shun.Also, if you stay in dirty cheap places and travel the tourist circuit, you are asking for it. As soon as you pull out that Lonely Planet or Rough Guide which are written by a bunch of white dudes with an attitude problem, you're in deep shit.

Posted by: Jhanvi | April 25, 2006 at 03:03 PM

Didi!

Thanks for writing about your tracels on this blog. I was born in Bombay and stayed there for 21 years before going to the mid-west to study and work. I miss the chaos, noise, food, and the connections that I have back home. On the other hand I am completely disgusted at the defference shown to fair-skinned people and the don't-give-a-damm attitude of the elites. I went to one of them "elite" schools and most of my classmates were spoilt, shallow, materialistic, racist brats. Sure there are exceptions but unless we (as Indians) change and become more empathic to the misery of most of our countrymen, Indian will never progress. I'd love to go back home, but I don't think I'll be able to deal with it...It's a cop-out...and I'm conflicted on what to do...

Anyway...thanks for posting...and good-luck in your travels. One way of dealing with touts etc is to either completely ignore them or to sternely tell 'm to scram.

Cheers

Posted by: Continental Drift | January 04, 2006 at 11:45 AM

ha ha ha...dont you love the cultural shock ???

i havent ben been to america and i dont have much info about american style racism, but the fact is that india isnt all that bad.

give it some time. come visit dharamshala ...and we can have loads of fun ;)

Posted by: himanshu | December 09, 2005 at 04:31 PM

Great post! The sense of self-loathing and hate is palpable in many lands that have been colonized or quasi-colonized. And the empowerment these groups of people give to 'white skin' is revolting and shows that WE colored people of the world still have a long way to go towards self-love. It is refreshing to hear some of my Indian brothers and sisters acknowledge the problem in India--only then can we begin to build, recognize similarities in the struggle, and move forward!

Posted by: Marketus Presswood | November 27, 2005 at 10:14 PM

Thanks for the dedication! Great entry though I am sorry things are hard. I was in your shoes when I lived in Ghana for three and a half months. I felt like people thought that being white and skinny was what being "American" was. It's hard but really gives you a wakeup call as to how we are perceived all over the world.

Now where to ...

Posted by: tuckergurl | November 26, 2005 at 02:40 PM

Hilarious and so very honest. The preferance for white skin in India is so disgusting to me and shows a lack of love for themselves. India is one of the most superficial and materialistic places on earth and it's so ironic considering the deep poverty. Money only seems to bring more and more suffering and disparity between the rich and the poor. Thanks for sharing your observations. My parents are from India but I can't claim the land as mine because I feel like a stranger there. So happy to be American.

Posted by: lata | November 25, 2005 at 12:46 PM

I am a student from India studying in Tempe, Arizona, I agree with your a comments on the preference for black skin. And, as you said, poverty and abjectness in India defies everything: it is just plain disturbing.

Posted by: Hari | November 24, 2005 at 09:46 PM

Go back home if you don't like your hosts. Please don't visit us and insult us.

Posted by: local | November 24, 2005 at 02:05 PM

Hi Ms.World,

I am an Indian from the South who has lived in the US for five years now after having lived in India for over three decades. You are cent percent right about colour consciousness in India and Indians. For every Indian who does not think about colour you can find one who does. There's along way to go for a people and a land who are so proud about Gandhi and his contemporaries.

Posted by: shiva | November 23, 2005 at 02:44 PM

Cousin, that was such a wonderful post. Please dont take this the wrong way but you've matured as a writer in the month you went AWOL. I'm very happy that you claim the land of hot whiskey and rain as your home! You will always have a bed Chez_Ryumi when you and Jimmy come looking for your roots in T.O.C!!! (Peoples reactions really will be something to write about!!!)
Take care!

Posted by: Cousin_Ryumi | November 23, 2005 at 09:35 AM

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