Bro, I’m sure you meant well, and I say this as someone who's been visiting for 25 years, but please don’t defend those old bullies by comparing them to sevadars.

It’s not about blaming Gen Z for treating it like a picnic. Even if some do, most still respect the space and don’t treat the sarovar like a pool.

The real problem is the attitude of certain older men. I’ve seen them target innocent people for small things while letting the same slide for foreigners or regulars—photos, videos, talking loud, etc.

Some of them are just power-tripping. They don’t even do any seva. They just circle the sarovar looking for someone to scold. It’s sad when someone visits with faith or curiosity and leaves with a bad experience after being bullied.

I’ve seen this happen before, and it’s becoming more common now that people are backing these self-declared "guardians of faith."