In Indian culture, especially traditional Indian culture, women are chattel. They’re property.
Don’t forget, Indians had the custom of sati (or suttee) wherein the widow of the dearly departed would immolate herself on her husband’s funeral pyre. While she was alive.
Because widows are considered bad luck. Women in general are considered bad luck in traditional Hindu culture. Female infanticide is widespread. And rape is a major problem, and viewed by more traditionally-minded folks (such as the guru here) as essentially crime....because women really aren’t human.
That’s the mentality you’re looking at. Extremely patriarchal and deeply provincial.
Oops. Meant to say, “rape.......is viewed as essentially a non-criminal act.....because women really aren’t human.”
Fingers typing too fast. Sorry about that.
That’s a load of crock. Did you read the part where it said people were outraged by what this guy said?