Sunday, October 26, 2025

Relationship

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...