I’m sure some are already aware of this, but please do not assume that all Indian families are like TJ’s. Wiping a pan with a cloth that was previously used for wiping cow dung is considered filthy, disgusting, and unhygienic by all Hindus I know including my own family. Don’t get me wrong, there are some families in specific castes who may do this because they’re still living in the fourth century, but the majority definitely, definitely don’t. One of my old coworkers would always make fun of India and asked me if I drink cow urine. I was so offended by this and furious with him for asking me such a disrespectful question, but after watching this episode and the awful way they represent India, I realized he asked because he must’ve been watching something similar. Seriously, please don’t assume that all or even any Indians commit practices like this 🤦♀️
As I understand it from the various Indian voices here, the cow poop cloth was 💯 gross to any and all. Zero Endorsements
The burning cow poop and cow pee are not unheard of but considerably more rare in modern India. It seems like this is a very traditional practice that only more extreme Hindus continue at this point. Perhaps there was a time and place in India where it was common, but just as many biblical practices faded over time, this did too for most Hindus.
That’s my take away. I’m open for corrections.
Bet he didn’t tell her about suttee, either.