Category: Philosophy

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...

Between You and Me / Philosophy / Self-help / Wellness

May 7, 2023

What Is the Purpose of Life?

Years ago, I asked a friend – What Is the Purpose of Life? He said: “Purushartha!” “Ah, it’s just a Sanskrit translation of the question. (Purusha=human being; Artha = here the meaning is purpose,...

Direct Approach / Mind / Philosophy / Self-help

January 23, 2022

How to overcome guilt feeling?

“Dear Uday Garu, I have committed a huge sin in my life towards my family. I am not able to live with the guilt feeling. It always haunts me. I am scared of God’s...

Philosophy / Self-help / Wellness

May 16, 2021

Three Golden Phrases in Our Ancient literature!

We blame the misfortunes, miseries, setbacks, pains – whatever problems we face in life – on others. These others vary from stars to spouse, co-workers to siblings, parents to children. That’s not the end...

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

June 27, 2020

What’s the biggest SIN in the world?

“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...

Direct Approach / Mind / Philosophy / Science / Wellness

June 27, 2020

Are you a free thinker?

What is the highest state a human can reach? Or what is the ultimate aim of a human being? Happiness? Peace? Heaven? God? Comforts? Bliss? EcstasyOh, No. According to our ancients, the ultimate aim...

God & I / Mysticism / Philosophy

April 22, 2018

The God Fanatic! Who is the Most Powerful God?

“Hi Uday, I have been reading your articles on God and Mind. Recently I have read that few Hollywood Stars performed the last rites of their close relatives in India to reach heaven. When...

God & I / Hinduism / Philosophy

January 17, 2018

What Gender is God? Is God he or she?

The Abrahamic (Semitic) God is referred to as father and the personal pronoun for father is He. Hebrew Bible portrays through grammar and imagery God as male. Christian traditions, God is referred to as...

Brahminism / Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Philosophy

January 7, 2018

Can a Female Recite Gayatri? Can a Woman Learn Vedas? What about Last Rites?

“My grandmother told me that females are not supposed to recite Gayatri Mantra. Is that true Paimam?” a question from Rohini Kini in Kumta. “Can females learn Veda? Can we perform Vedic rituals, Uday...

God & I / Mysticism / Philosophy / Science

September 18, 2017

E=mc2 and Om Namo Bhagavate Vaasudevaya

“A few years ago, my Guru advised me to “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” to solve all my problems. He said it is the most powerful mantra with immense benefits. I have been reciting this...

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...