Swami advices Oprah Winfrey to eat with her hands

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n a recent talk show with Oprah Winfrey, Swami Nithyananda, was asked why Indians eat with their hands.
To this, the self styled Guru quipped back “Just like the West has benefited by accepting Yoga from India, they should also begin eating with hands. It’s one of the healthiest practices of time-tested civilizations.” He went on to explain that Indian sages went and settled in Africa to help them create their civilization which is why local Africans eat with their hands too. He invited the talk show host to return to her roots and eat with her hands to rediscover the joys of natural eating.
Oprah has drawn a lot of flak in India for her lack of awareness. In a recent visit for a documentary film on India, she asked the family who invited her for a lavish meal whether people in India “still ate with hands”. The remark ignited much criticism in the country where eating with the right hand is the custom. A TV show host tweeted that someone as inspirational as Oprah just did not get the pulse of India. Others said it reflected the clichés the west had of eastern cultures. In a statement to MailOnline, Harpo studios said that they enjoyed the country and culture and were touched by the people who shared their stories.
                                                                                                                   (Based on Adgully.com)