Category: Brahminism

Brahminism / God & I / Hinduism / Mysticism

March 4, 2023

It is SAVITRI mantra, NOT Gayatri

What’s the name of this popular mantra: “Om bhur bhuvaha svaha Tat savitur varenyam Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat”. I have received 4821 replies so far (7 hours after posting). I am...

Brahminism / Faith & Rituals / God & I / Hinduism

June 27, 2020

Hindu Rituals Are NOT for Gods

“Uday, your Hinduism propagates ‘Aham Brahmasmi’ (I am God) and, Tatvamasi (That you are), I am Divine, etc, then why would you perform rituals for the sake of God?,” a question from John Tan,...

Brahminism / Current Topic / Hinduism / Science

March 29, 2020

Virus prevention in ancient Hindu scriptures

This is just a beginning. The war is not yet started. Be prepared for anything. Mark my words – No GOD can save you from viruses. For, viruses are also part of Brahmam (Cosmos)....

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...

Brahminism / Hinduism

June 18, 2017

Is Untouchability Still Practised in India?

Years ago, while I was in USA, a journalist friend of mine, Catherine, asked my date of birth during an evening informal gathering of colleagues. “You don’t have to tell exact year, if it...

Brahminism / Politics/History

March 1, 2016

The Dalit Factor – Me and My Dalit Friend

As a follower of Sanatan Dharma I cannot accept caste system as NO Vedic Scriptures support it. But today’s reality: India thrives upon caste. Everybody says caste system is evil, but ALL political leaders...

Brahminism / Faith & Rituals / Science

February 6, 2016

Why Should You Question Hindu Rituals?

Many readers used to send me letters with lot of queries related to Hindu rituals. Yesterday, I received a call from Anantha Krishnan: “Udayji, I am a regular reader of your website. A famous...

Brahminism

January 10, 2016

Brahmins – Victims are penalized!

They say: 1. Indian Brahmins have been oppressing the lower caste population in India. 2. Brahmins introduced the inhuman “untouchability” 3. Brahmins are cunning, parasitic exploiters and creators of the iniquitous caste system. 4....

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Brahminism / Vegetarianism

June 12, 2015

What Will Happen if a Brahmin Eats Non-Vegetarian Food?

A question from my reader Amitabh Sharma: “Sir, I have seen lot of Brahmins eat non-vegetarian food. What will happen if a Brahmin eats non-vegetarian?” “What do you expect to happen? Your stomach has...

Brahminism / Faith & Rituals / God & I / Hinduism

March 24, 2015

Are Hindu temples anti-Sanatan Dharma?

Harindran Nair and his friend came to visit me after reading my article on ‘Ancient Hindu temples – Some incredible facts’ (https://udaypai.in/?p=598). They were agitated young Hindus who want to form sort of association...

Brahminism / Faith & Rituals / God & I

February 2, 2015

What will You Do When All Doors are Closed on You?

There are some incidents in life that we cannot explain. This is about a miracle that I personally experienced. This happened to my family while I was studying in 9th standard. In the front-side...

Brahminism

October 25, 2014

GRANDMA’S KONKANI LULLABY AND A TRAGIC GOAN STORY

“Dear Crow, Have you been to Goa? Have you seen my beloved Grandpa there? What did he tell you? Did he tell about coming here for the next auspicious day?” This is the first...