Faith & Rituals
The clear and present danger in life!
"Udayji, what does one need to do in times of danger? When we face an imminent threat, no logic will work, we instantly become thoughtless. So, how to face...
God & I
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...
Hinduism
Gita and Ramayana
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...
God & I
If God will grant you one wish, what would you ask for?
"You're a devotee of many Hindu Gods. What would be your desire if a God appeared and offered you a boon?" a friend asked...
Faith & Rituals
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...
Hinduism
Which is the Ninth Avatar of Vishnu?
I have received 3977 answers. Most of them said Krishna, Buddha, and Balarama. Can't say those answers are completely wrong. Even if you name...
Brahminism
It is SAVITRI mantra, NOT Gayatri
What's the name of this popular mantra: "Om bhur bhuvaha svaha Tat savitur varenyam Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat".
I have received 4821...
Hinduism
Are you still a fanatic vegetarian?
"Are you still a fanatic vegetarian?" an old colleague asked me recently when we met and had lunch together, "Oh Uday, that's extreme religious...
Faith & Rituals
Sati, Widow, and Re-Marriage!
"Udayji, yesterday I participated in a University debate on Sati (widow burning) practice in India. When I argued based on your article on Sati,...
Hinduism
The real villain of Mahabharata!
A simple question was asked to me by a 12-year-old boy a long time ago. I couldn't answer him. Even today I am not...
God & I
The Hanuman Formula for Perfect Happiness in Today’s World!
Hanuman was my favorite childhood hero. Even today, he is my concept of hero. So, while researching on Hindu Puranas, my focus of attraction...