Category: Mythology

March 3, 2018

Narasimha – Fascinating, Fearsome, Still Lovable

Sombat Jokmok, from Illinois sent me a WhatsApp message: “Hi Uday, I am a follower of your website. I am a Buddhist; I love to read your rational and logical explanation of ancient Indian...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Mysticism / Mythology / Science

December 30, 2017

Why Do Hindus Offer Milk to Snake?

“Why Hindus offer milk to snakes? Don’t they have basic minimum knowledge that snake won’t drink milk? Why do they worship such venomous reptiles as God?” a question from Martha Beth from London. We...

Mythology / Politics/History

December 24, 2017

Are Ram’s Descendants Still Living ?

“Were they converted to Islam (as most of the areas in ancient Bharatvarsha are under Islamic rule today) or still living around us unnoticed in today’s India ?” – a WhatsApp message from an...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Mysticism / Mythology

December 7, 2017

Is there a heaven?

A large section of Hindus believe in heaven. For them, heaven is a place where extremely beautiful damsels (known as ‘Apsaras’) perform dances for you. But don’t expect the likes of Kareena Kapoor or...

Hinduism / Mythology / Philosophy

August 15, 2017

Three Rams and Three Great Miseries

“There are three Ramas mentioned in the Dashavatar (ten avatars). You have explained about few avatars scientifically and you say Dashavatar is not authentic and the chronology has no scientific basis too. Your explanation...

Hinduism / Mythology

July 30, 2017

Was Ram a Castiest? Did Ram Kill Shambuka, the Dalit?

“Uday, how do you people justify Lord Ram killing Shambuka, a Dalit (lower caste as per social hierarchy) who did no sin, but sit in a forest and chant Vedas?” a question from an...

Hinduism / Mythology / Philosophy / Science

July 21, 2017

Do Hindus Worship Pig? The Truth of Varaha Avatar

Vipin Das from Dubai has sent me a message: “Uday sir, your explanation of the reality of Krishna was mind-boggling and after reading it, even my non-believing friends adore Krishna. Would you please elaborate...

Hinduism / Mythology / Philosophy / Relationship

May 17, 2017

Who is the Hero of Mahabharata? Bhīma? Arjun? Krishna or Duryodhana?

A reader who is a self-proclaimed follower of Hindu Aikya Vedi called me and asked: “Udayji, who is the real hero of Mahabharata? Recently, India’s biggest movie was announced – The Mahabharata – an...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Mythology / Politics/History

March 12, 2017

Allah in Vedas, Kalki Avatar and Prophet Muhammad, Islam in Bhavishya Purana!!!

“Many Islamic scholars say that Allah is mentioned in Vedas. Is it true?” “Udayji, is it correct that Prophet Muhammad who founded Islam was the last Avatar of Vishnu, Kalki? A top Muslim scholar...

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...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Mythology / Philosophy / Science / Self-help

January 10, 2017

WHY AM I A HINDU?

With your blessings…. My first e-book has been published in Amazon. (Kindle Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9PAGLT The print edition (paperback) is also getting ready and will be available soon in the same link. (After a long...

God & I / Hinduism / Mythology

September 8, 2016

The Secret of Ganesha’s Birth!

Many westerners as well as our own countrymen used to write to me with questions about Lord Ganesha. “This god looks weird. His birth story is the weirdest one among all Hindu Puranas. Still...