Category: Love

August 6, 2023

Activation Codes for Happiness

“Uday, you said you would write about the activation codes for happiness that are inbuilt into human beings. I am waiting….” a message from Ananth Sharma, a senior reader of my website. I had...

Love / Relationship / Self-help / Wellness

August 6, 2023

You help others, they don’t help you

A common complaint: “I helped others. But they don’t help me.” You help others often for a reason. Broadly, there are four reasons to help others: *1. Belief* As per your belief, helping others...

Love / Relationship / Self-help

May 7, 2023

Is girl child a bane? What Vedas Say?

“Udayji, I am the only son of my parents. I have two baby girls. My parents and relatives are still blaming my wife for not conceiving a male child. I regret to say that...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Love

June 16, 2019

Marriage Compatibility and Horoscope Matching

A message from a reader: “Uday sir, is horoscope match mandatory in Hindu Marriage? What does our Dharma instruct on marriage compatibility? What’s your personal opinion and experience?” Horoscope matching has nothing to do...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Love / Relationship

January 23, 2018

About Another Marriage, Again

Eight years ago, in 2010 January, Vikram (not the real name) who was super senior in my school came to see me. He is a bank manager. His only son, 28 years old then,...

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 / Love / Philosophy

June 13, 2017

Hinduism Teaches Hate Whereas Abrahamic Religions Preach Love and Peace

“Dear Udayji, I am Vinod Kumar from Kollam, Kerala. I regularly read your articles in your website. Recently I heard a Pentecost pastor speaking in a public place saying that Christianity hails love whereas...

Hinduism / Love / Mysticism / Mythology

March 12, 2017

Is Radha for Real?

“Udayji, you have written in many articles that Krishna was a historical character. What about Radha? Was she also a historical character?” a question from Mahesh Singh. The question was genuine. Krishna’s name is...

God & I / Love / Relationship

July 14, 2016

25th Wedding Anniversary and Kalyanotsavam at Tirumala Tirupati

June 30, 2016. It has been 25 years since we married. My children wanted to celebrate the 25th marriage anniversary: “Appa, we will have a bash.” My wife said, “No celebrations. Let’s go for...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Love / Relationship

May 29, 2016

Does Hinduism Prohibit Love Marriage?

A Brazilian participant asked me a question while I was attending a conference in Washington DC. “I have heard that there is a unique system of marriage in your country. Can you please explain...

Marriage Compatibility, Premarital counseling, Match-making, Married Life and Divorce

Love / Relationship / Wellness

February 24, 2015

Marriage Compatibility, Premarital counseling, Match-making, Married Life and Divorce

Nandini Raj from Palakkad asked me a question: “How come there is no story in any Puranas about ideal husband? No wonder, many men don’t know how to be a husband, let alone an...

DO ELDERS DESERVE RESPECT? ARE THEY MATURE ENOUGH?

Love / Relationship

February 24, 2015

DO ELDERS DESERVE RESPECT? ARE THEY MATURE ENOUGH?

We have to respect our elders and seek their blessings. That’s our tradition. And we follow this great custom without even questioning. Few days ago, a reader wrote to me: “Sir, my biggest worry...