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...
“Are you still a fanatic vegetarian?” an old colleague asked me recently when we met and had lunch together, “Oh Uday, that’s extreme religious fanaticism like Islamic Halal” “I am a vegetarian. I also...
“Udayji, yesterday I participated in a University debate on Sati (widow burning) practice in India. When I argued based on your article on Sati, everyone pooh-poohed me and I felt ashamed…” a message from...
A simple question was asked to me by a 12-year-old boy a long time ago. I couldn’t answer him. Even today I am not able to answer this question. The question was: “Who is...
Hanuman was my favorite childhood hero. Even today, he is my concept of hero. So, while researching on Hindu Puranas, my focus of attraction was always Hanuman.My studies revealed to me that our ancestors...
“Udayji, I follow your WhatsApp broadcast. I am happy to see the logical and scientific presentation of Hindu Dharma. I am a widow. I married at the age of 18 and lost my husband...
“We see small lifestyle differences are bringing big problems in families and societies today. I also face a lot of family-related issues. Udayji, you said family members should NEVER adjust but should accommodate each...
“Sir, why do Hindus call Shiva the destroyer. If he is a destroyer, why do they worship him? I am very much interested in Hindu Puranas, that’s why I asked. I have read many...
Jayne Brown, my good friend, and a blessed native English writer in the UK asked me a question: “Hello Udaylal Pai my friend, I wanted to ask why is the cow, in particular, a...
“Do you believe in GOD?” a Western atheist friend once asked me. “Your question to me is incomplete, irrelevant, and unessential…” I said. “Why is it incomplete?” “There are many concepts and beliefs about...
“Scientifically speaking its an utter nonsense. In fact, double nonsense. The energy of an Idol is no different from the stone it was carved out from. And there is nothing like positive energy exists...
“Uday, what according to your religion is the biggest sin?” a question from a reader who believes in sin and its punishment. “As a follower of Sanatan Dharma, I don’t believe in sin,” I...
