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The discussion between Swami Aniruddhacharya and a women touched upon the traditional expectation in India that daughters prioritise their in-laws after marriage.
A therapist also shared his views on the traditional marriage setup. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Swami Aniruddhacharya, known for his controversial remarks, grabbed attention online again with his take on a sensitive topic. A woman, during a religious event, expressed her wish to the spiritual leader that she wants to care for her parents and brother even after marriage.
The discussion grabbed viewers’ attention because it touched upon the traditional expectation in India that daughters prioritise their in-laws after marriage. The video also caught the eye of a therapist who later shared his views on the traditional marriage setup.
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‘Sasural Mein Paon Tikenge?’
In the video, the woman begins, “Agar main shadi karke apne ghar – apne mummy papa, mere do bhai hai – unka main khayal rakh saku aage jakar bhi (If I get married, can I still take care of my parents and my two brothers?)”
Aniruddhacharya asks, “Abhi shaadi hui nahi hai? (You haven’t married yet?)” and the woman replies that she hasn’t. He then comments, “Aur pehle se hi? Sasural mein tumhre paon tikenge? (Even before marriage? Will your feet stay in your in-laws’ house?)”
The woman responds, “Tikenge aise baat nahi hai (It won’t be exactly like that)”
Aniruddhacharya continues, “Hume toh lakhshan nahi lag rahe ki tum tikka paogi paon. Ab tum abhi keh rahi ho maa baap na chhute. Tumhre bhaiya na tumhri maa ka dhyan (We don’t see signs that you will manage it. You are saying you will take care of your parents, but what about your brother taking care of your mother?)”
The woman adds, “Ji hai. Main maanti hu. Aage jake kya hota hai na ki ladke bigad jaate hai, unki bahu aa jati hai (Yes, I agree. But in the future, things can change – sons can become spoiled as their wives come in).”
Aniruddhacharya sums it up with, “Aise hi tumhari jisse shaadi hogi, wo bhi toh ek ladka hoga. Uski maa bhi toh kahegi – ‘mere ladke ki bahu bigad gayi.’ Tum saari betiya yadi maa ka dhyan rakhne lag gayi, yadi tum saari betiyan saas ka dhyan rakhne lag jaogi toh apna Bharat mein bilkul swarg ho jaega har ghar (Similarly, the boy you marry will have a mother who will say, ‘My daughter-in-law has spoiled my son.’ If all daughters take care of their in-laws instead of their parents, India will truly be like heaven in every home).”
A Therapist’s Perspective
Shridhar, a therapist, shared his perspective on the traditional system. He explained that in India, many societies still expect daughters to take care of in-laws after marriage. He highlighted two key issues: parents with only daughters may lack care in old age and daughters have to care for people they had no prior connection with, which makes it mentally challenging for them.
He also suggested an ideal setup where both sons and daughters care equally for their own parents and their in-laws. “Each elderly person would have four people looking after them—son, daughter-in-law, daughter, and son-in-law. This is like extra insurance for care and support,” he said.
At the end of the discussion, Shridhar rated Aniruddhacharya’s advice to the woman three out of ten.
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A team of writers at News18.com bring you stories on what’s creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture.
Delhi, India, India
September 30, 2025, 11:44 IST
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