Adam was scammed in Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital, in one of the most confronting ways imaginable: criminals exploiting the cremations and funerals of Hindu families to pressure tourists into donating money.
The original conversation was recorded before Adam knew he had been scammed. What follows is a raw, vulnerable and sensitive conversation about his experience witnessing one of Hinduism’s most significant practices — and the difficult questions it raised about death, religion, respect and tourism.
Please be advised: some listeners may find this episode distressing.
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