Category: Relationship

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...

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...

Relationship / Self-help

May 7, 2023

Old Age Blues!

“Udayji, I retired from the government services six months ago. I have a good pension plan. I thought I could lead a leisurely, peaceful, happy, and comfortable life. But contrary to my expectations, I...

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...

Current Topic / Relationship / Self-help / Wellness

May 7, 2023

You, the Parent, and the Children

A lot of questions are pending from readers regarding parent/child relationships and Sanatan Dharma. “I am down with frustration and depressed,” says a mother. “I am facing hardships and miseries due to my in-laws,”...

Faith & Rituals / Relationship / Wellness

March 4, 2023

Is cooking feminine?

Question: Udayji, why in Hinduism do females must cook at home? Is cooking feminine? What do our ancients say about cooking in general? Men can also cook. Hinduism does not prohibit them to do...

Relationship / Science

February 11, 2023

Sex and the Saint

“Uday, recently quite a lot of cases of sexual abuse by Hindu Saints, Gurus, Godmen, Sages, Priests, and clergy came into the limelight. Have you noticed that?” a question from Sam Alfred, an ex-colleague....

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...

Relationship / Self-help / Wellness

August 1, 2021

Getting Divorced! Abusive Spouse!

Mihika (not real name) was my reader for a long time. She has been commenting and discussing my articles. Later, she started addressing me Uncle Pai and regarded me as her uncle. While she...

God & I / Hinduism / Mythology / Relationship

August 1, 2021

The Perfect Family!

“We see small lifestyle differences are bringing big problems in families and societies today. I also face a lot of family-related issues. Udayji, you said family members should NEVER adjust but should accommodate each...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Relationship

May 29, 2021

Why do Indians worship cows?

Jayne Brown, my good friend, and a blessed native English writer in the UK asked me a question: “Hello Udaylal Pai my friend, I wanted to ask why is the cow, in particular, a...

Mind / Relationship / Self-help

June 27, 2020

The angry young woman

“Sir, I am a working woman. I am facing a miserable life condition due to my anger and irritation. I have to cook food for my two school-going children, my husband, and his parents....