Category: 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...

Between You and Me / Self-help / Wellness

February 18, 2018

Ancient Indian Secrets to be an Excellent Student!

How can my son excel in his school/college? “My son is in 11th class (plus one) now. He is a good student, but we want to make him the best in the school. Uday...

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...

Hinduism / Wellness

January 21, 2018

Why Do We Take Our Footwear Off in a Hindu temple?

Recently I have visited Ernakulathappan temple. A tall man came to me and introduced himself as Janardhanan. He said he used to read my articles. Then abruptly asked a question: “Udayji, why is footwear...

Faith & Rituals / God & I / Hinduism / Self-help / Wellness

January 13, 2018

NRIs and Hindu Rituals

I have been getting messages from non resident Indians (NRIs) form various part of world saying that they were not able to perform Aachara (rites, rituals and samskars) in their respective country. What to...

Hinduism / Self-help / Wellness

February 15, 2017

Are Hindus Fatalist?

“India will never progress. Why? Indians believe in fatalism and think that (therefore) there is NO sense in struggling” “Hinduism advocates fatalism. The fatalist is devoid of initiative. He would not be driven by...

Self-help / Wellness

August 22, 2016

Happiness Unlimited!!!

Recently Jayamohan, one of my schoolmates, came to visit me. He is a senior officer in Indian government services. His wife is a bank manager. He has only one son who is working in...

Faith & Rituals / Science / Wellness

May 24, 2016

Is Fasting Good for You? (Upavaas)

Is Fasting Good for You? (Upavaas) No. It is not good for me. I have never fasted in my life. The question was from one of my distant relative Ajji (old lady). Whenever we...

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...

Hinduism / Self-help / Wellness

March 26, 2016

Colour Discrimination Plague in India

Preeti Iyer (name changed), a reader, paid the price for being dark-skinned when her boyfriend’s in-laws rejected her just because she was “not fair”. She wrote to me: “Udayji, I felt so dejected! It...

Between You and Me / Self-help / Wellness

December 30, 2015

Why Shouldn’t You Do Good?

The undertone of most of the messages/letters I get is based on the same complaint: “I have been doing good, but in return, I get set back, end up in miseries and sufferings.” Long...

Science / Self-help / Wellness

December 16, 2015

Is Reiki real or pseudo-nonsense?

“Can you write an article about Reiki for the benefit of society? Thousands of readers could use this power for healing, happiness and peaceful life. I can give you lot of inputs. I humbly...