Category: Hinduism

Faith & Rituals / God & I / Hinduism / Mysticism / Mythology

August 6, 2023

The clear and present danger in life!

“Udayji, what does one need to do in times of danger? When we face an imminent threat, no logic will work, we instantly become thoughtless. So, how to face a danger/trouble or emergency?” gist...

God & I / Hinduism / Mysticism / Mythology / Philosophy / Science

August 6, 2023

The Creator and Brahma

Do you believe in a Creator? 98% of readers said: YES! If someone asks me, “Uday, do you believe in a Creator?” my answer would be a big, emphatic NO. For, I am a...

Hinduism / Mythology / Philosophy

August 6, 2023

1. “Who wrote Ramayana?” “Udayji, what a dumb question! Everyone knows the answer. It is Valmiki!” *I would say Veda Vyasa.* Yes. Ramayana is also written by Vyasa and is called Adhyatma Ramayana. It...

God & I / Hinduism / Mysticism

August 6, 2023

If God will grant you one wish, what would you ask for?

“You’re a devotee of many Hindu Gods. What would be your desire if a God appeared and offered you a boon?” a friend asked me. “It’s a hypothetical question. What I would do then,...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Relationship

May 7, 2023

Another incident – a father, NRI son, and rituals

“My name is Arun. My father Laxmi Narayan was your regular reader he used to speak very fondly of you…” “Okay. Glad to know…” I said. “My father passed away last week…” “Oh, I...

Hinduism / Mythology

May 7, 2023

Which is the Ninth Avatar of Vishnu?

I have received 3977 answers. Most of them said Krishna, Buddha, and Balarama. Can’t say those answers are completely wrong. Even if you name any other Avatar, I would say, it may be correct....

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...

Hinduism / Science / Vegetarianism

February 11, 2023

Are you still a fanatic vegetarian?

“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...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism

January 15, 2023

Sati, Widow, and Re-Marriage!

“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...

Hinduism / Mythology

January 23, 2022

The real villain of Mahabharata!

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...

God & I / Hinduism / Mind / Mysticism / Mythology

January 23, 2022

The Hanuman Formula for Perfect Happiness in Today’s World!

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...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Relationship

January 23, 2022

Widow marriage – is it permissible in our Dharma?

“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...