Author: Udaylal Pai

Faith & Rituals / God & I / Hinduism / Self-help / Wellness

January 13, 2018

NRIs and Hindu Rituals

I have been getting messages from non resident Indians (NRIs) form various part of world saying that they were not able to perform Aachara (rites, rituals and samskars) in their respective country. What to...

Brahminism / Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Philosophy

January 7, 2018

Can a Female Recite Gayatri? Can a Woman Learn Vedas? What about Last Rites?

“My grandmother told me that females are not supposed to recite Gayatri Mantra. Is that true Paimam?” a question from Rohini Kini in Kumta. “Can females learn Veda? Can we perform Vedic rituals, Uday...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Mysticism / Mythology / Science

December 30, 2017

Why Do Hindus Offer Milk to Snake?

“Why Hindus offer milk to snakes? Don’t they have basic minimum knowledge that snake won’t drink milk? Why do they worship such venomous reptiles as God?” a question from Martha Beth from London. We...

Mythology / Politics/History

December 24, 2017

Are Ram’s Descendants Still Living ?

“Were they converted to Islam (as most of the areas in ancient Bharatvarsha are under Islamic rule today) or still living around us unnoticed in today’s India ?” – a WhatsApp message from an...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Mysticism / Mythology

December 7, 2017

Is there a heaven?

A large section of Hindus believe in heaven. For them, heaven is a place where extremely beautiful damsels (known as ‘Apsaras’) perform dances for you. But don’t expect the likes of Kareena Kapoor or...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Science

November 19, 2017

Gayathri Mantra – Misconceptions!

“I am told that Gayathri Mantra has miraculous power and if we recite daily we will become wealthy and powerful…”Rajesh Iyer, a reader in Palakkad said. “I guess this is a misconception. There is...

Faith & Rituals / Mind / Mysticism

October 22, 2017

Is Tantra Pseudoscience? Is Tantric Sex Real?

“How to practice Tantric sex? Can Tantrics kill people using their powers? Is it true that we can create wealth using Tantric rituals? How to use Tantra to perform miracles? Are Indian temples built...

God & I / Mysticism / Philosophy / Science

September 18, 2017

E=mc2 and Om Namo Bhagavate Vaasudevaya

“A few years ago, my Guru advised me to “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” to solve all my problems. He said it is the most powerful mantra with immense benefits. I have been reciting this...

Hinduism / Mythology / Philosophy

August 15, 2017

Three Rams and Three Great Miseries

“There are three Ramas mentioned in the Dashavatar (ten avatars). You have explained about few avatars scientifically and you say Dashavatar is not authentic and the chronology has no scientific basis too. Your explanation...

Hinduism / Love / Politics/History

July 30, 2017

Is Hadiya a Curious Case Love Jihad?

No. Many readers from all over India and outside ask me this question: “What’s happening in Kerala? Is it true that Kerala is becoming like Kashmir? Are Muslims converting Hindu girls to become sex...

Hinduism / Mythology

July 30, 2017

Was Ram a Castiest? Did Ram Kill Shambuka, the Dalit?

“Uday, how do you people justify Lord Ram killing Shambuka, a Dalit (lower caste as per social hierarchy) who did no sin, but sit in a forest and chant Vedas?” a question from an...

Hinduism / Mythology / Philosophy / Science

July 21, 2017

Do Hindus Worship Pig? The Truth of Varaha Avatar

Vipin Das from Dubai has sent me a message: “Uday sir, your explanation of the reality of Krishna was mind-boggling and after reading it, even my non-believing friends adore Krishna. Would you please elaborate...