Category: Relationship

Direct Approach / Relationship / Self-help / Wellness

June 27, 2020

Life Is Beautiful When You’re Romantic.

In the first week of the lockdown period, I received a call from a college mate. He said he has got my number from a friend. He said: “Ah, I am Ashok (not the...

Relationship / Self-help / Wellness

February 24, 2018

My Wife Doesn’t Obey me, Not Even Listening to Me!

“Udayji, I am facing a tough and terrible situation in my life now. My wife is not obeying me, not even listening to me….”a WhatsApp message from Ramprasad Iyengar, who is said to be...

Relationship / Self-help / Wellness

February 11, 2018

When a Father Became Enemy of the Son

Recently during a marriage function, a relative of mine introduced me to Radhakrishnan (name changed), who was a well-known businessman in the past but now in an extremely reduced circumstances. He is now in...

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 / 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 / Relationship

October 17, 2016

Hinduism and Child Marriage

While I was travelling to Fort Lauderdale from Seattle, an old lady sitting near me talked about India. She has been a social worker. She said she has collected donation to send to various...

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...

God & I / Hinduism / Mythology / Philosophy / Relationship

June 5, 2016

Is Mahabharata Logical?

One of my readers, Balashankar, came to visit me. “Udayji, the more I read about Hinduism and Sanatan Dharma, the more I get confused. There are complexities, illogical and irrational errors. There are a...

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...

Relationship / Wellness

May 4, 2016

Parenting and Child Rearing – Are We Creating Morons or Mental Patients?

It is very difficult for working parents to manage their children along with their job. A lot of readers write to me seeking advice, suggestions, and opinion about parenting and child-rearing. I am not...

Relationship / Self-help

March 26, 2016

When Others Neglect You, Put You Down Or Outcast You…

“Udayji, do you know exactly how it is to be bullied and alone…I am facing the toughest period in life….” “I run a medium company. Lot of my employees has no ownership and accountability...

Faith & Rituals / Hinduism / Relationship

December 5, 2015

The RIP Culture!

Kishore, a reader, asked me this question: “What’s your opinion about lot of Hindus saying RIP?” “Why should I have opinion for each and everything? And even if I have one, why should I...