“Uday sir, parents compel me to pray aloud. I am an agnostic. I have read your book on the Science of Sanatan Dharma. I am an Indian. So I am writing to you. I...
The same question was asked by Parvati to her husband Shiva, says Padma Purana, one of the eighteen major Puranas. Shiva gave an instant reply: “Rama!” He said: “O, Parvati Devi, just upon hearing...
Who Is Shiva? Is He for Real? “Shiva is worthless. He is encircled with dirty snakes and chest smeared with funerary ashes. He has nothing to wear. With matted hair locks, he wanders around...
Recently, I have visited my friend Mahesh’s house. His father was watching a program – Bhagavatham puranic disclosures – on television. As a courtesy, he had put it off and welcomed me inside. I...
“I have been meditating for one hour everyday morning for the last 30 years. But I don’t see any results. I have tried all techniques and methods taught by various gurus and read through...
Recently, I saw a television program in which a famous self-styled saffron-clad Swami giving a talk on Mahabharata War and Bhagavad Gita. This is what he said: “Just before the war, seeing his grandfathers,...
Long ago a King declared an award for the laziest man in his kingdom. Few people came, but the palace officials said that the laziest man is in the village that was too lazy...
Recently I had an opportunity to interact with a person (can’t mention his name) who is a self-acclaimed spiritual person. He had come to meet me to introduce a new guru who is visiting...
“Have you ever heard about enlightenment?” he asked while running his fingers through his long beard. “I am already enlightened” I replied with serious face, hiding my laugh. “What?” his shock was evident from...
