Are Hindus of Bharat suffering from Stockholm Syndrome – a psychological paradox?

“Stockholm Syndrome is a fascinating and complex psychological phenomenon in which hostages or victims of abuse develop an emotional bond with their captors or abusers. Named after a 1973 bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, this condition challenges conventional notions of survival, loyalty, and human relationships. It reveals the intricate ways in which the mind copes with extreme stress and power imbalances, often defying logic and eliciting both intrigue and debate among psychologists, criminologists, and the public alike.

 

The origins of Stockholm Syndrome trace back to an event that unfolded on August 23, 1973, when a man named Jan-Erik Olsson stormed into the Kreditbanken in Stockholm and took four employees hostage. Over the course of six days, the hostages were subjected to intense fear and uncertainty. Yet, surprisingly, they began to form an attachment to Olsson and his accomplice, Clark Olofsson.

 

The hostages resisted rescue attempts, and after their release, some even defended their captors, refusing to testify against them. One hostage reportedly became engaged to Olofsson years later. This bewildering behavior caught the attention of psychiatrist Nils Bejerot, who coined the term “Stockholm Syndrome” to describe it…….”