On Indian Model of Science and Technology
On Indian Model of Science and Technology
On Indian Model of Science and Technology
OF
THE FUTURE
By
Prof.B.Kishor
Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Retd)
Institute of Technology
Banaras Hindu University
VARANASI-221005
&
Director
Institute of Future Design
AND
(Former National Vice President)
(Vijnana Bharati)
AND
Technical advisor
Invertis Group of Technological Institutions
Bareilly (U.P.)
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CHAPTERS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. HISTORY OF WESTERN SCIENCES
3. HISTORY OF HINDU SCIENCES
4. AVAILABLE STRENGTHS OF HINDU SCIENCES
5. GLIMPSES OF SOME ASPECTS OF ANCIENT HINDU
SCIENCES
6. RELEVANCE OF ANCIENT HINDU SCIENCES TO
MODERN SCIENCE
7. BHARATIYA MODEL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. VALIDATION OF THE MODEL AND PRACTICAL
EXAMPLES
9. VEDIC SCIENCES AND MODERN PHYSICS
10. CONCLUSION (A REMARK ON UNDERSTANDING
VEDIC SCIENCES)
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE
PROLOGUE
United Nations Organization says: For the next 10 years we must focus on education
for sustainable development. Development that meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is
sustainable. It includes aspects such as peace, environmental integrity and human
rights, and requires us to reassess our concept of “progress”. The U.N. Earth Charter
says, “…… it is imperative that we, the peoples of Earth, declare our responsibility to
one another, to the greater community of life and to future generations”.
(The Times of India, January 25, 2005)
To achieve the aforesaid goal of sustaibability, we will have to draw knowledge from
the richest veins of human wisdom, both past and present.
To-day our survival requires a total change within ourselves. To achieve this, eduation
needs enhancing and strengthing the following human capacities:
The wisdom to perceive the interconnectedness of life and living; the courage not to
fear or deny difference, but to respect and strive to undersand people of different
cultures, and to grow from encounters with them; the compassion to maintain an
imaginative empathy that reaches beyond one’s immediate surroundings and extends
to those suffering in distant places.
Now, I pose following questions that need answers in connection with ancient wisdom
of India:
Apparent combined answer to all the above raised questions is: There was an advanced
scientific Hindu Society in the remote past. The principles of its sciences are so dvanced that
not only these are applicable to-day but these are also suitable for the future base building of
modern science.
I shall continue to write my impressions about it and shall solicit querries.
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE
Introduction:
Miracle inventions and discoveries provided by the modern day science are transforming
man’s environment. Age of intelligent machines has begun. Artificial intelligence, robotics,
nano-technology, cloning, genome etc. are indicators of an altogether new journey of man.
This modern day science has passed through many stages of radical developments. Most
important amongst these are:
Influence of these scientific developments has revolutionized the present day life. Man is
seemingly getting drowned in the global consumer culture. He is trying to unify himself with
machines. His appetite for collection is crossing all limits. This situation is leading towards
destabilization of ecological balance and severe crisis on all fronts of life. What a strange
situation it is! On one hand man seems to have obtained most satisfying artifacts for his life
and on the other he is terribly afraid of the onslaught of instability in life. In order to provide
a stable life environment, it appears, science needs a new base and in its search for one such
base it is approaching towards Ancient Indian Sciences. In the past also Ancient Indian
Sciences made fundamental contributions to the development of science. Eminent scholars of
the world like Shrodinger, Capra, David Bohm, Rhinecourte, Zukov, Talbot are amongst
those who have recognized this strength of Indian Ancient Sciences and they consider ancient
Indian Sciences as the center for the generation of new waves for the modern scientific
thought. Let us analyze and review these two scenarios (modern science spectrum vis-à-vis
Ancient Indian Science panorama).
History of science begins with Thales of Miletus (640 -656 B.C.). The first recorded and
important land mark is due to Pythagorus (570 -497 B.C.). Atomism starts with Democritus
(460 -370 B.C.). These are the initial stages of science. Science took a definitive turn with the
findings of Copernicus (1473 -1543 A.D.) which are contained in his De revolutionibus.
Thereafter Tycho Brahe (1546 -1601A.D.), Johans Kepler (1571 -1630 ), Galileo Galilei
(1564 – 1642) appeared on the scene to put this on a firm pedestal. Rene Descarte (1637)
provided the analytical geometry and postulated the identity of space and matter which led to
the beginning of a new chapter. If we classify the areas of science until then, three lines
emerge: 1. Astronomy (Main scientists: Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, Galileo,
Huygens). 2. Mechanics (Main scientists: Stevin, Galileo, Huygens) and 3. Optics ( Main
scientists: Galileo, Kepler, Descartes, Huygens).
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Journey of the western science is invalidation of one theory and its substitution by another in
its place. .Galileo invalidated the Aristotles’s theory of falling bodies and killed his physics.
Newton changed the Copernicus and Galilean theories [Observations of Galileo, Tycho Brahe
and Kepler provided Newton induction for his three laws of motion and law of universal
gravitation. Descartes was the leading philosophy behind Newtonian Physics].
The two most dominating scientists of the seventeenth century Huygenes (1629-1695) and
Sir Issac Newton (1642-1727) (Principia Mathematica and Opticks are two most outstanding
books of Newton which led to the transformation of seventeenth century science) opened
gates for further development of western science. At that point of time the predominant
method of the study of Nature was MECHANISTIC.
In 1905 A. Einstein published a small paper on Special Theory of Relativity wherein the
equivalence of mass and energy was established. Matter dominated science world of that time
got completely destroyed. Quantum Mechanics came on the scene and in 1927 Heissenberg
brought the final and catastrophic earthquake in science. He showed: Fundamental particles
like electron will remain eternally unknowable to man.The cause and effect relation do not
simply apply in the world of New Physics.
Works of Einstein, Bohr, Heissenberg and Schrodinger were aimed at the quest of the
ultimate stuff of the universe. Research turned into a wild goose chase.
It is interesting to note at this juncture that the relativity theory which revolutioned science
was little understood at that point of time. An observation is worth recording: According to
some accounts, a journalist told Eddington in the early 1920s that he heard there were only
three people in the world who understood general relativity. Eddington paused, and replied,” I
am trying to think who the third person is.”
At this time a new dimension was added by Eddington, though not recognized. Eddington
said: It is the scientist who admits consciousness as a fact and he is aware that but for
knowledge by consciousness, scientific investigation could not begin. Max Plank adds: As a
paleontologist reconstructs an extinct monster from its footprints so also a scientist constructs
his ideas from the messages from consciousness.
Most important milestones in the journey of science were due to the works of Newton,
Einstein, Bohr and Plank. Then Field Theories appeared on the scene with attempts to unify
all the four forces of nature. Most recent (2004) is the superstring theory. Noble prize for
physics (2004) has been awarded for work on interaction of quarks with reference to
superstrings. This is the up-to date history of the modern science.
Bronowski writes: Relativity derives essentially from the philosophical analysis which insists
that there is not a fact and an observer, but it is necessary to join the two in an observation.
The conclusion is that the event and observer are not separable.
During this entire course of journey spiritual values were devalued and disrespected. A
new religion emerged: Scientific materialism.
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What are the problems which science faces to-day?
Universe remains a mystery. Problems of life are far from basic comprehension. One of the
hottest areas of research in physics is the problem of Consciousness. Over and above
everything else the fast deteriorating ecological balance of the earth has become a matter of
central concern. It may not be easy to answer the cause of the present day situation but some
concrete vision can be had by looking at what Stephan Hawking wrote in his world famous
book (A brief history of science). He says in conclusion:
“Up to now, most scientists have been too occupied with the development of new theories
that describe what the universe is rather than to ask the question why.”
“……. However, if we do discover a complete theory, it should in time be understandable in
broad principles by everyone, not just a few scientists. Then we shall all, philosophers,
scientists and just ordinary people, be able to take part in the discussion of the question of
why it is that we and the universe exist. If we find the answer to that, it would be the ultimate
triumph of human reason------ for then we would know the mind of GOD.”
Shrodinger was the first to fire a salvo when he said that the solution to modern day science
problems lie in the Vedantic literature of Hindus. Capra saw Shiv’s Tandav Nritya in the
solution of problems of interaction of elementary particles. Gary Zukov tried to solve
problems related to intellectual entrenchment and intellectual openness in the famous
Ramayana.
A basic question, now, must be raised as to what were the basic inputs to the western science
of history. A glance at the global scenario, at different periods of time, would reveal that these
basic inputs were from India. It is a historical fact that the western science used Bhartiya
Gyan as basic inputs for its developments, e.g. numerals, ZERO, decimal system, Shulb
Sutras, Surgery etc.
To know and appreciate the real strengths of ancient Bharatiya Science and Technology, it is
necessary to provide an account of its past scientific and technological achievements which
are available to-day and are still not only relevant but also can be used by the modern day
science and technology for their future bases.
Is there any Bharatiya science worth it? Does India possess anything which can
motivate a modern scientist to look into our old scriptures?
Let us study the history of Indian (Bharatiya) Sciences with respect to the above stated
objective.
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HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIAN (BHARATIYA) SCIENCES
Hindu science history dates back to many millennia past. Science is not new to
India. As a matter of fact science is the spirit of India. It is clear that right from the
Vedic period science dominated the Indian scene. Indian contributions to the science
of life (Ayurveda), mathematics and astronomy were both original and fundamental,
and it is these that laid the foundations of modern science in the world. Indians were
the first to look upon grammar as a science, and its value is now recognized when one
attempts at schemes for machine translation from one language to another. Very
fundamental questions on time, matter, energy, consciousness and reality were widely
discussed by ancient Indians. Till about 19th century when the British colonized
India, there was a wellrecognized superiority for Indian Science in the whole world.
A parallel story of superiority and even supremacy could be told about Indian
technology as well. It is a fact that one of the prized possessions that Alexander took
from India during his raids in 3rd century BC was a ball of Indian steel. From that day
to the day of wootz steel and Damascus sword upto 19th Century, metallurgy had been
a strong point of Indian technology. Look at some of the technological marvels of
India spanning over a period of 5000 years: Taj Mahal (17th Century AD);
Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjore and thousands of similar temples ( 10th Century
AD); Ajanta, Ellora, Sanchi, and many Buddhist monuments ( 5th century BC to 5th
Century AD); and Lothal, Mohen Jo Daro and Harappan civilizations ( 3rd
millemium BC). All these and many other technological marvels have no equivalents
anywhere in the world.
To appreciate the real strengths of Indian Ancient Sciences, it is necessary to provide
an account of our past scientific achievements which are available till today. We give
below only some of those scientific achievements of the past which modern day
science and technology can use to build new bases for their future course.
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[It may be noted that 10 Ph.D.s have already been completed under
Prof. Narendra Puri, Civil Engg. Dept., IIT, Roorkee]
1. Many treatises of ancient origin feature in the study of knowledge of aviation associated
with the distant past of our country. The word 'ancient' used here refers to Vedic and Puranic
era. Maharishi Bharadwaja's 'Vymanika Prakaranam' (Vymanika Shastra), extracts from
Vedas, references in Puranic literature such as Bhagawata, Mahabharata,.Ramayana,
Harivamsha, Samarangana Sutradhara of King Bhoja Raja and other works throw light on
aviation knowledge pronounced by the preceptors of yester years.
In each topic of the treatise we notice the pronouncements of Rishi Bharadwaja in the form of
'Sutras' followed by 'Vritis' or explanatory notes from Bodhananda. It is revealing that other
well known Rishis and preceptors such as Atri, Shownaka, Lallacharya, Galava, Agastya and
Viswambhara etc. have also contributed through citation of principles. Principles so quoted
draw references from certain topic-specific works such as Anshu Bodhini, Valmiki Ganita,
Yana Bindu, Loha Kalpa, Kriya Sara, Rahasya Lahari, and over 40 such works. It appears that
these reference works provided core research knowledge to applied science in Vymanika
Shastra. The treatise dwells upon a number of topics related to flying machines covered in
about 600 aphorisms. Leading topics of the treatise are:
1. Definition of Vimana.
2. The pilot (rahasyagnodhikari).
3. Concepts and techniques provided on board Vimana.
4. Season-specific food prescriptions for pilots.
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5. Specific operational clothing for pilots.
6. Knowledge of atmosphere for pilots.
7. Function-based parts of Vimana.
8. Core metals and alloys for structural use.
9. Application-specific onboard yantras or contrivances.
10 Property-specific materials, Darapanas or mirrors( in yantras)
11. Varieties of Vimanas under Kritaka classification.
4.1 Definition:
Vimana is a Sanskrit word, generically used for flying craft in modern times as well. Derived
from Vimana, Vi meaning 'bird' and Mana meaning 'like', denotes a craft flying like a bird
under its own volition. It underlines the fact that ancient Indians had also derived inspiration
from the birds in conceiving flying craft.
Acharyas Nararayan, Lallacharya, Vishwambahara, Shownaka, quoting reference works
Vyomayana Tantra, Khetayana pradeepika, Yaana Bindu give definition as flying machine
moving under its own power from place to place, island to island and from one loka to
another.
The point of interest to modern science is that bands of atmosphere such as troposphere,
stratosphere etc., equate well with this in characteristics as well as in bandwidth. 'Valmiki
ganitha' Akasha
Kalpa, Anshu Bodhinee, Soundamini Kala are references quoted by preceptors, Lallacharya,
Shownaka and Dundhinatha. Deeper studies in this area of science could bring out finer
resolutions in equations: The net outcome of the study is tabulated in the Table-I. '
The Chapter on 'Parts of Vimana' strangely discusses only special parts and features meant for
specific functions, locations specified for these parts or fixtures seem to have been aptly
chosen. Some of the parts are yantras or contrivances, some are packages or systems. Thirty
one such parts are enumerated:
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» Vidyuddwaadashaka
Praanakundala
Shaktyudgama
» Vakraprasaarana
» Saktipanjara
» Shirahkeelaka
Shabadaakarshaka yantra
Pata-prasaarana
Dishaampati yantra
» Pattikaabhraka
Solar power attractor
Apasmarra or poison gas
» Sthambhana Yantra
» Vyshwaanara-naala
The treatise prescribes three core metals and their alloys for constructional requirements of
Vim ana. Basic requirements of these materials are lightness, strength and heat
absorbent/resistant. Looking at properties prescribed, they are in consonance with stipulations
in modern Aeronautics.
The three core metals are: SOMAKA, SOUNDALlKA and MOURTHWIKA; the ores being
obtained from specified layers of earths crust. Even ge010gical aspects relating to formation
of ores, the causative factors governing the ore formation such as Temperature, Huridisy,
centrifugal force of earth, pressure inside earth's crust. While these features are known in
modem science, the treatise gives additional factors such as intra-planetary forces of
attraction in specified ratios and the gravitational force of the centre of universe. Elaborate
metallurgical processes include extraction, purification, melting and mixing three core metals,
alloying 16 types of alloys.Metallurgical processes explain use of varieties of crucibles,
furnaces and bellows of various shapes. These supporting tools themselves reflect on the
existence of a high order of material practice. Use of acids, decoctions, juices materials of
organic and inorganic origins in metallurgy system needs to be
noticed.
By far the most high end part of the treatise Vimana Shastra is in 'Yantradhi Karanam' or
chapter on contrivances. One half of the treatise dedicates to description of yantras explaining
the arrangements to provide the desired effect. Many researchers have focused their study in
this topic. Correct interpretation of key words in the aphorisms has led them to logical
interpretations of intended functional roles. However this needs deeper study and
experimentation. A few of these yantras analysed and explained through interpretational logic
are shown in Table-2.
Many unique and property specific materials typically needed for construction of yantras
form in~eresting study for specialists of material sciences. Having many constituents in them,
these materials are metallic, non-metallic, Acids (Drava), glues (Lepa), Mirrors (Darpanas).
The number of ingredients in these materials is even up to 20. They are of organic and
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inorganic nature, include pars from animals and birds, botanical plants and substances of
oceanic origins.There are clear indications that ancient Indians had nahlre-centric approach
methods in preparation of special materials. It is this aspect of natural science that has been
attracted many modem scientists in the last decade. Reports received from some leading
laboratories in India confirm that some of the materials, developed in their labs as per
formulae given in Vimana shastra and related works Anshu Bodhinee, are unique in nature.
Given a fair chance to the research activists, a new family of materials and parallel generation
of material technology could evolve. With the advent of bio-metallurgy in modem science,
olden metallurgical practices should get a phillip. Some of the materials already developed
are:
Tamogarbha Loha
Panchadhara Loha
Arara Loha
Chumbaka Mani
Paragrendka Drava
Prakashasthanbhanabida Loha
The treatise deals with four types of Viman as of Kritaha Category. In the absence of detailed
descriptions, it would be a difficult exercise to understand all about them. Some of the
diagrams given in the work give a rough idea even though diagrams themselves need to be
reviewed. Nevertheless, a few deductions about these four aircraft are cited below:
Out of Twenty Five types listed, four Vimanas, Shakuna, Sundara, Rukma and Tripura are
explained in brief.
Their constructional details include Structural parts, propulsion system, on board accessories,
electrical and solar energy harnessing, flying control arrangements etc.,
Aerodynamic streamlining of the structure appears interesting.
Special alloys like Rajaloha and Trinetra loha in structural construction specified.
Propulsion energy systems include engine-driven propellers, internal combustion, jet
propulsion, mercury and solar energy.
.Shakuna Vimana
Apparently it is one of the early conceptions under Kritaka category.
Deriving its name from Shakuna (Bird), it has flapping and feathering control surfaces
actuated by powered jacks.
Out of 28 parts mentioned major ones are; floor board, hollow mast, heaters, air suction pipes
wheeled kcclakas, stcam boilcr, Vidyut yantra ctc.,
.Sundara Vimana
Significant feature is in the jet propulsion system. A Mixture of three oils form the Energy-
developing fuel.
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Ignition is by electric energy.
High energy gases are pushed through flexible metal-impregnated fabric hoses acting as jet
nozzles.
Flexible jet pies also provide directional control.
Structural material specified is Raja Loha.
Main parts of this vimana are - five engines, base plate, electrical generator, wind blower,
heater.
Rukma Vimana
Appearance of a hover Craft
Rukma Meaning Golden, the Vim ana has aesthetic Golden Appearance.
Structural material is Raja Loha
Solar Energ y harnessing mentioned.
Retractable landing gear indicated
Directional control is from three rudder arrangement
.Tripura Vimana
It is a unique three-in-one concept. It can operate under water, on land and space.
Propulsion power is by solar energy
Construction material is Trinetra Loha making the Vimana an extremely light vehicle.
Has three-tier construction, one for each flying application.
Each tier is functionally equipped.
On-board systems include yantras providing safety against air currents and radiations.
Besides aspects of Aviation Science, Vymanica Shastra exposes several other interesting
phenomenon of scientific interest.
> Principles elucidated refer to several core text hinting that the basis of these texts was on
broad based research.
> While discussing formation of metallic ores in the earth's crust, causative factors governing
ore fonnation are:
-Force of earth's rotation
-Temperature and humidity inside earth
-Gravitational force of earth
-Gravitational influence of other planets, stars and even the centre of the universe.
> Material science includes substance of metallic, non-metallic, organic, Inorganic, Botanical
and Herbal,
Oceanic origins
> Source-related Classification of Materials
-Artificial or Synthetic
-Soil Origin
-Aquatic Origin
-Mineral Origin
-Vegetation origin
-Vennin based
-Animal origin
-Hair Origin
-Egg born.
> Mercury as a potent source of energy in a number of applications.
>- Use of Mirrors for Radiation Energy-Control and harnessing
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>- Definite system of units of measurements existed.
-Length -Vitasthi, Angula, Danda, Krosha
-Weight -Mushthi, Linka, Pala
-Temperature -Kakshya
-Speed -Prenkhana, Linka
-Time -Ghatika
-Volume -Drona.
>- Description on special clothing for pilots indicates the extent of knowledge prevailing on
fabric technology using silk, cotton, wool, hair, moss and leather.
>- Harnessing of energy from atmospheric source such as solar radiation, cloud energy,
energy from air currents seem to be unique.
>- Principles of development of electrical energy by different means were conceived.
>- Stipulations of close melting temperaturcs citcd in material production hint at prccision in
pyromctry.
>- Knowledge on high potency explosives and their detection methods indicate a different
kind of warfare, akin to recent centuries.
6. Conclusion
The subject of ancient aviation science is too vast to be covered in a short presentation. At
best an attempt can be made to gloss over the leading features. The need of the day is getting
into practical interpretations followed by laboratory experimentations to validate the
substance of textual contents. In this effort suitable methodology, creation of a common
platform in research activity among study groups, initiative from Sanskrit scholars, bridge-
builders and scientists hold the key.
Table-I
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Troposphere High Air Densitv Rekha Patha Shaktyavarta
Stratosphere Clear Air Turbulence MandaI Patha Vatavarta
Mesosphere Extreme Cold Kendra Patha Shaitva Varta
Thermosphere Extreme Hot Sakti Patha Gharshana Varta
Van-Allen Belt Radiation Hazards Kaksha Patha Kiranavartha
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Table-2
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Yantra Interpretations
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Viswakriya Darshana A telescopic camera arrangement to take
picture of activities
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Shabadakarshana Yantra Device to forewarn the presence of birds
and quadrupeds in the vicinity to help
pilot in taking deviation
IIIc VASTU-SHASTRA
Science and technology of modern architecture revolves round the main idea that every piece
of land designated for some building construction is an independent piece of land. The
designer is required to provide all that is needed to fulfill the needs of the owner. This can be
in total disregard to other considerations. Modern world is witnessing many problems due to
this approach in construction. To find solution to the problems, there is a growing awareness
amongst architects to look into the methodology of ancient Indian architecture, called Vaastu
Shastra. It is observed that buildings/apartments with good Vaastu have healthy, happy and
prosperous owners whereas places with negative Vaastu energy will have losses, ill health, ill
repute, hurdles etc.
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izkphu LFkkiR; 'kkL= ds dqN vn~Hkqr uewus vkt Hkh
miyC/k gSa] ;Fkk vtUrk dh ,d xqQk esa LFkkfir cq) dh izfrekA bl
izfrek ds oke Hkkx esa [kM+s gksdj ns[kus ij xEHkhj eqnzk]
nkfguh vksj ls ns[kus ij gkL; eqnzk rFkk lkeus ls ns[kus ij /;ku
esa yhu 'kkUr eqnzk nh[krh gS] foB~By efUnj ¼nf{k.k esa
fot;uxj fLFkr½ ds iRFkjksa dk foU;kl bl izdkj fd;k x;k gS fd blds
fofHkUu LrEHkksa ls laxhr o ok|ksa dk vuqHko gksrk gSA blds
lkr LrEHkksa esa ls izR;sd izR;sd dks ckjh&ckjh ls ctkus ij
ckjh&ckjh ls lk]js]xk]ek]ik]/kk]uh]lk dh /ofu;k¡ dku esa lquh tk
ldrh gSaA dqN LrEHkksa esa ls ck¡lqjh] rcyk rFkk oh.kk dh
/ofu;k¡ lquh tk ldrh gSaA
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c`gLifr] 'kqØ d';i] of'k"B] vfXu] e; fo'odekZ] ojkgfefgj] Hkkst
vkfnA bu _f"k;ksa us fo"k; izfriknu esa lw;Z] pUnz xzg vkSj
u{k= dk i`Foh vkSj mlds tho txr ij muds }kjk mRlftZr izdk'k]
xehZ vkfn dk izHkko dk ok;qe.My] ok;q vkSj mldh fn'kk i`Foh dk
pqEcdh; {ks=] xq#Ro cy vkfn dk mi;ksx fd;k Fkk tks vk/kqfud
foKku ds (architecture) esa vuqiyC/k gSA
bgykSfdd thou ds blh y{; dks izkIr djus dk foKku vkSj izkS|
ksfxdh vFkkZr` LFkkiR; osn dk okLrq&'kkL= gekjs ikl gS] bls
vk;kr ugha djuk gSA ;g gekjs lexz jk"Vªh; O;fDrRo vkSj pfj= dk
izk.kk/kkj gSA fo'o jaxeap ij viuh vfLerk dh ifgpku ds fy, ;g ,d
cM+k vk/kkj gSA
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ये ििसपाः पिियििि ििशा रपािि ििभिः।
िाचसपििबल
ब ा िेषां िििो अद दधािु मे ।।
Concepts revealed have a remarkable parallel with the most modern ecological considerations
and even transcend present day science in some respects so far as building design and
construction are concerned. Explanation provided here is perhaps the first ever attempted.
The beauty of the explanation is that it leads to automatic unfolding of the meaning of the
Mantra. The rishi, the seer, writes about the secret in a highly coded way. As per this mantra
there are 21 bio-electro-magnetic fields which are required to be balanced for happy life in a
dwelling place. These fields have been named as Deva which an ordinary investigator will
translate in conventionally which is not the way with Vedic mantras.
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dk ewy Hkko gSA ,sls Hkou ds fuoklh lq[kh jgrh gSA 'kk'or lq[k
dh izkfIr dh eks{k dh izkfIr gSA vr% izpfyr HkkokFkZ esa
vk/kqfud foKku dk lekos'k djus ij gesa vFkZ tqVkuk ugha iM+k
oju ;g Lo;a mifLFkr gks x;kA vFkoZosn ds bl izkFkZuk ea= esa
gh LFkkiR; osn dh ewy izsj.kk fufgr gSA
IV. TIME:
When was the origin of the creation? Up to what time will it remain?
Einstein’s general theory of relativity, on its own, predicted thar space-time began at the big
bang singularity and would come to an end either at the big crunch singularity ( if the whole
universe recollapsed), or at a singularity inside a black hole ( if a local region, such as a star,
were to collapse).
When a star dies, its fuel gets transformed into light and energy; it starts contracting and
reduces to a point. Even light is absorbed, so it cannot be known as to what is there. Absence
of light is darkness. These are black holes.
S. Hawking says,” The work that Roger Penrose and I did between 1965 and 1970 showed
that, according to general relativity, there must be a singularity of infinite density and space-
time curvature within a black hole. This is rather like the big bang at the beginning of time,
only it would be an end of time for the collapsing body and the astronaut. At this singularity
the laws of science and our ability to predict the future would break down. However, any
observer who remained outside this black hole would not be affected by this failure of
predictability, because neither light nor any other signal could reach him from the singularity.
This remarkable fact led Roger Penrose to propose the cosmic censorship hypothesis which
might be paraphrased as “God abhors a naked singularity.”
“The existence of radiation from black holes seems to imply that gravitational collapse is not
as final and irreversible as we once thought. If an astronaut falls into a black hole, its mass
will increase, but eventually the energy equivalent of that extra mass will be returned to the
universe in the form of radiation. Thus, in a sense, the astronaut will be “recycled”. It would
be a poor immortality, however, because any personal concept of time for the astronaut would
almost certainly come to an end as he was torn apart inside the black hole!”
S. Hawking says (1981), “ ….the possibility that space-time was finite but had no boundary,
which means that it had no beginning, no moment of creation.”
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Hindus explained time in a beautiful manner. With Brahma the creation starts and ends with
his age of 100 Divine years.
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gksrh rks ns[ks mudh ;g lqcg dc gqbZ gksxh \ ,d eUoarj dh
vof/k 4320000x1000/14x6= N% eUoarjksa ds 185428568 lky curs gSaA
blds vkxs 27 ckj pkjksa ;qx chr x, rks mlds 116640000 lky vkSj
tksM+ nsaA fQj bl lkrosa oSoLor eUoarj ds rhuksa ;qxksa ds lky
388000 ds lkFk 28 osa dfy;qx ds 5104 lky vkSj tksM+ nsa rks 1 vjc
97 djksM+ 19 yk[k 61 gtkj 6 lkS 72 lky iwjs gks tkrs gSa ;gh gS
gekjk l`f"V laor~A vkfn ekuo egkRek euq vkt ls dksbZ 15
djksM+ lky igys gq,s FksA
We connected “Our time” with that of the “Universe time”, not only physical time but also
solar time and bio-time.
In bio-time we connect पाि (time between one inhalation and exhalation) and कला
( duration of movement of earth).
The concept of entire gamut of creation is beautifully explained in the following shloka:
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V. Metallurgy:
Iron pillar of Kutub Minar (1500 years old). It is about 12 meters long and is uniform in
diameter. How was this size of forging carried?? The pillar is rust proof. It is an eye opener to
the technical world.
VI. Astronomy
VIa.In 1760 Sir John PLayfair published an article in the Proc. Royal Soc. (Edinburgh). He
says: Indians either knew modern Astronomy or they were observing planets.
Ancient Indian astronomers were able to calculate the orbiting periods of planets round the
sun. They calculated ratios of their orbiting periods to that of the earth. Modern day
astronomers too have done it. Following table gives the comparison:
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Planet Surya Siddhanta Modern Science
Mercury 0.24 0.24
Venus 0.61 0.68
Earth 1.00 1.00
Mars 1.88 1.88
Jupiter 11.86 11.86
Saturn 29.47 29.46
The above table clearly shows the accuracy with which ancient Indians were making their
calculations.
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rRd.khZ] f=;ek.kh] ik'oZek.kh rFkk v{kuke jTtqvksa dk mYys[k
gqvk gSA
d.khZ rRd.kh ik'oZekU;{k.k;k psfr iap jTtoAA 9AA
VII. Ayurveda: Sushruta was the first surgen of the world. Modern day plastic surgery starts
with his methodology.
Make a mention of Sandhan Karni
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िसिदिी कोििका दािा भोजि ( कचचा) िथा जल पिियो िक पहुँचिा है िथा अपिसिदिी
दािा मल बाहि ििकाला जािा है । पिियो दािा मल (गैस) ििसिजि
ब होिा है । िक
ृ ो मे cells
होिे है । आधिुिक ििजाि मे cells की पििकलपिा 200 िषब से अिधक पुिािी िहीं है ।
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ns'kksa esa viuk lkeku ys tkdj csprs Fks] bldk izek.k ogka ij
fla/kq&lhyksa dh izkfIr gSA thou vkSj uxjh; O;oLFkk vR;f/kd
mUur FkhA
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iz oks ok;qe~ jFk;qta fØ.kq/oe~ ¼_0 5/41/6½
2. ty;ku %
;Lrs iw"ku ukoks vUrLleqnzs
fgj.;e;h vUrfj{ks pjfUr ¼_0 6/58/3½
3. fo|qr jFk % _0 3/14/1
4. dkj (Hovercraft) : i`Foh rFkk leqnz dh ygjksa ij pyus okyk
;ku%
flU/kksj vekZof/k JkSr% dkje~ fcHkzriq#lfiz;e~ ¼_0 9/14/1½
4. f=pØ jFk % _0 4/36/1
(a) Hkkjrh; fpfdRlk 'kkL= dk fodkl 1000 b.c. ls ifgys gqvk FkkA
fo'o dk izFke fpfdRld&pjd FkkA
pjd lafgrk* ¼500 B.C.) ,d c`gr xzaFk gS tks ,d ''Hand book of a
physician'' gS ftlesa Human anatomy, pathology, diagonoses, diseases
rFkk mipkj ds fy, vkS"kf/k;ksa nh gSaA blesa 341 cuLifr inkFkZ]
64 [kfut inkFkZ rFkk 177 i'kq vk/kkfjr inkFkksZa dk nok cukus ds
fy, o.kZu gSA vjc rFkk jkseu fo'o esa pjd dh vf/kdkjh fpfdRld ds
:i esa [;kfr FkhA mUgksaus vk;qosZn ds vkB eq[; foHkkx fd, Fks
tks vkt Hkh izpfyr gSaA
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abdomen and uterus, cured hernia, fistula and piles, and set broken bones and dislocations. A
special branch of surgery was devoted to rhinoplasty or operation for improving deformed
ears, noses and forming new ones, which European surgeons have now borrowed. The
ancient Indian surgeons also mention a cure for neuralgia.
DR. HIRSCHBERG: Shushruta, known as the Father of Surgery practiced his skill as
early as 600 B.C. He used cheek skin to perform plastic surgery to restore or reshape the
nose, ears and lips with incredible results. Modern plastic surgery acknowledges his
contributions by calling this method of rhinoplasty as the Indian method.
The whole surgery in Europe has taken its new light when the devices of the Indian
workmen became known to us.
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ukxL; lEHkoa rkeza e/;s esykiua
d`re~A
foHkkxs rq d`rs r= tk;rs dqfEidk
'kqHkkAA
rUe/;s xky;sUukxa f=okja
;RuiwoZde~A
tk;rs fueZya Lo.kZeqfnra pSo
dqfEidsAA
/kkrq eatjh esa /kkrqvksa dks 'kq) djuk] mudks e`nq cukuk
rFkk e`nqrk dk yksi] vkfn rFkk /krqvksa ds xq.k&/keksZa dk
o.kZu miyC/k gksrk gSA
VIII.laLd`r Hkk"kk %
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foKku ds fy, Hkh vk'p;Ztud fl) gks ldrs gSaA bl vad esa
^dksfYyikos* ys[k izLrqr gS tks fo'o dks uohure lkfexzh izLrqr dj
ldrk gS vkSj iw.kZ fooj.k 'kks/k }kjk izkIr djus ds i'pkr bldk iz;ksx
Hkkjr ds fy, ,d vf}rh; lk/ku flf) gks ldrh gSA
Science aims to explain natural phenomena through many branches like mechanics,
thermodynamics, optics, electromagnetism, astrophysics, etc. using mathematical framework.
Experiments are designed to test the theoretical predictions. This often leads to the necessity
of new theory to replace the existing one or modify it. This cycle goes on. (Give description
of Hawking’s work). New concepts emerge in all branches of science ( e.g. in the micro-
world of atoms, an electron behaves like a particle or wave, it being present with different
probabilities at many places at the same time, interconvertibility of mass and energy, etc.).
There is no long lasting theory. Absence of long lasting theory makes life unstable. Man is at
a loss to regulate his life. This leads to chaos. We are a witness to it. Is there a way out? YES.
Adopt a model which is eternal yet gives all the comforts of life. Indian models are excellent
sources using which present day ailments of social and monetary life are removed as well
besides providing a healthy ecology.
Ancient Indian seers provided models using which holistic view of the entire cosmos,
animate or inanimate world is taken. The results obtained using these models are valid even
to-day. It is interesting to see that some the observations of ancient Indian seers can be
compared with those of the 21st century world.
We must try to understand some basic tenets of Bhartiya Science Model which makes it
relevant even to-day. A model! Is there a model of Bharatiya Science? Let us consider it.
WHAT IS A MODEL?
Models can be understood and defined in many ways. It depends on the objective in view.
The present situation warrants a model using which one is able to describe this universe
(macro level and micro level). For such purposes we can classify models in the following
categories:
1. Abstract Models
2. Symbolic Models
3. Physical models
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MODEL
Darshan leads to thought process; thought process leads to formulations (mathematical) and
mathematical formulations and/or thought processes lead to physical models. It is the
DARSHAN which guides the adoption of subsequent steps in model formulations. First
Western Model was given by Aristotle (340 b.c.). He remained confined to thought process
related to physical world and its phenomena. He abhorred experimentation. He guided their
destiny of the western world for over one thousand years. Philosophy was merely the subject
of analyzing WORDS. It was only in 16th-17th centuries that this was substituted by
SYMBOLIC models. These Development Eras can be categorized as those
All the developments of science have taken place according to Symbolic and physical
modeling. Visible Objects have remained the only concern i.e. predominant method of the
study of nature remains MECHANISTIC. All scientific developments can be said as
SCIENTIFIC MATERIALISM.
To-day science is facing great difficulties in its march AND now they are looking towards
INDIA for possible solutions.
Seers of the ancient times provided Bharatiya Science model which incorporates all the three
types of models in a coherent manner. Bhartiya Science Model travels from unmanifest
(अवयक ) to manifest(वयक). Let us discuss the salient points of Bharatiya Science Model:
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I. BASIS: The Basis of Bharatiya Science Model is the philosophy ( दिि ब ) which is
no word-speculation but is the realization in practice. The basic tenet is:
In order to realize the above mentioned goal one must follow the following:
कुिि
ब िेिेह कमािबि िजजीििषेचछिँसमाः।
एिं िििय िाियथेिोिसि ि कमब िलपयिे ििे ।।
Using the basis mentioned above, sages of ancient India lead us to physical concepts which
are contained in HINDU DARSHANS.
Entire Hindu Science & Technology is developed on the basis and concepts mentioned above.
Is it possible for the modern science to make use of the facts/theories mentioned above?
The answer is a BIG YES. It is precisely because of this situation that the modern science is
trying to look into these aspects of Hindu Darshan for their possible application in scientific
affairs.
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18 November 1992: A document signed by 1575 scientists (including 100 Noble Laureates)
from all over the world was published in in the Atlanta Journal(U.S.A.). It says:
“We want to give an emergency warning to the entire humanity. We are fast approaching a
horrible situation. This warning is no exaggeration. Severe global environmental damage is
seriously endangering our ecology. ….. If nothing is done to rectify this situation then this
planet will not be able to sustain life. …….”
Warning signals are being felt throughout the world. It appears that we are heading towards
an ecological disaster..
Who is responsible for this state of affairs? Our western scientific outlook is directly
responsible for it. Is there a remedy? For the remedy we may turn to India and its ancient
Vidyas. Let us discuss one such vidya for the cure.
I.पंचाििि ििदा
1. Roots of ecology disaster and mechanics of harmonious living with nature as per
Hindu scriptures
We are witnessing the greatest ever technological revolution. Technology has reshaped
living conditions through different kinds of technical devices. Appliances for routine dayto
day living business, communication, administration, entertainment, education, publishing,
etc. have undergone total transformations. Presence of computers is being felt in different
walks of life. Present day medical science has made significant advances towards the
eradication of human diseases. Mapping of complete genetic code of living beings has been
done. This will lead to treatment of diseases by mere gene manipulation.
The cost of these technological changes in terms of consumption of natural resources
and degradation has been enormous. Man is adding, everyday, a new source of environmental
pollution. (A new form of pollution was reported in world famous U. S. SCIENCE Journal.
Mexico city dwellers faced a veil of brown smog. This smog caused stinging of eyes and
burning sensation of the throat. For over a decade this smog was attributed to the emissions
from automobiles and factories. 1t has, now, been discovered that this smog was primarily
due to the leakage of the liquefied petroleum gas from tanks and cylinders. It is a common
knowledge that this gas is commonly used in homes for cooking and heating)
In order to understand the cause of this horrible situation we shall have to go back to the
beginnings of industrial revolution. This industrial revolution can be related to the result of
one invention: the invention of the Carnot cycle of thermodynamics. 1t is not the bicycle but a
theoretical sequence of events arranged in a cyclic order. The related events executed in order
are: process of induction of working fluid; process of compression of working fluid; process
of expansion of the working fluid; and the process of the expulsion of used working fluid.
Processes of compression and expansion take place inside a hypothetical engine. During the
induction process the working fluid is drawn into the cylinder from outside and during the
process of exhaust the used working fluid is emptied into the “SINK”. This sink is the
atmosphere. Sadi Carnot. the inventor of the Carnot cycle, assumed this sink to be of infinite
size. It is this sink into which all exhausts are emptied. As the industrial revolution picked up
momentum, this concept of infinite sink gained universal acceptance in all techno1ogica1
deve1opments. Thereafter man started using all types of natura1 places like rivers,
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waste1ands, oceans and what not as infinite sink. It is on1y, now, that the man has started
realizing that the assumed “INFINITE SINK” is in reality a “FINITE SINK”. It is this single
concept of infinite sink that has been responsible for the pollution of our environment. With
the passage of time the rate of increase of pollution has witnessed an exponential growth
resulting in the present day havoc on earth.
Man possesses an insatiable desire to lead a perfectly comfortable living environment.
Technology provided means to achieve this state. We have coolers and airconditioners;
heaters and heating systems; automatic kitchen appliances; furnishings for all kinds of
situations and for all places; a myriad of entertainment gadgets; various communication
systems; a wide variety of modes of transport; enormous variety of dwelling places with all
kinds of internal amenities etc. To get these set of things, it is necessary to use natural
products and to put them to various kinds of transformations. Since the requirements are
enormous, therefore, the demand on natural products is also enormous. To meet these
requirements natural resources have been exploited to the maximum possible extent. The
result is extreme kind of shortages of natural products. This has led to the development of
synthetic products. All along this process, unimaginable quantities of waste are being
exhausted into the natural environment. The 'Infinite sink' is gradually becoming 'finite' and
the effects are visible in various forms of problems being faced by man. The entire science
and techno1ogica1 community of the wor1d is worried at this alarming1y deteriorating
situation.
i;kZoj.k iznw"k.k ,oa Hkkjrh; fpUru
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2- vkstku ijr dk {kj.k % i`Foh ls yxHkx 25 fd0eh0 Åij
¼LVSªVksLQh;j½ vkstksu dh ,d /kuh ijr gS tks lw;Z ds ijkcSaxuh
fofdj.kksa dks jksd dj thou dh j{kk djrh gSA ekuo dh vk/kqfud
mPp lH;rk ds fØ;kdykiksa ds dkj.k okrkoj.k esa dkj.k okrkoj.k
esa Ýsvku vkfn xSlsa mRlftZr gksrh jgrh gSa vkSj ok;q ds lgkjs
LVSVksLQh;j esa igq¡prh gSA ogka ij mifLFkr ijkcSaxuh fofdj.k
bu xSlksa dk fo[k.Mu Dyksjhu xSl mRiUu djrh gS tks vkstksu dh
ijr dk {kj.k djrh gSA ifj.kkeLo:i ijkcSxuh fofdj.k okrkoj.k esa vkdj
dSUlj vkfn LokLF; lEcU/kh Hk;adj leL;k;sa mRiUu djrh gSA
3- vEy&o"kkZ % vk/kqfud lH; lekt ds fØ;k dykiksa ds
ifj.kke Lo:i okrkoj.k esa mRlftZr lYQj rFkk ukbVªkstu ds vkDlkbM
dk :ikUrj.k lYQsV rFkk ukbVsªM ds :i esa gksrk gSA ty o"kkZ
rFkk fge&o"kkZ esa ;s rRo vo'ksf"kr gks tkrs gSa vkSj i`Foh ij
vkus okys ty rFkk fge ds ih,p ewY;ksa dks 5-6 ls Hkh de dj nsrs
gSaA tc ,slk gksrk gS rks bls vEy&o"kkZ dgrs gSaA ;g
vEy&o"kkZ izd`fr dk Hk;adj fouk'k djrh gS( ;Fkk taxyksa dks
u"V djuk] >hyksa dk vEyhdj.k] tyh; thoksa dk thou vlEHko djuk
vkSj iRFkj rFkk laxejej ds Hkouksa vkfn dk {kj.kA
4- m".kdfVcU/kh; taxyksa dk fouk'k&taxyksa dh vlhfer
dVkbZ ds dkj.k oU; thoksa dk fouk'k gks jgk gSA ;s ou vla[;
thoksa ds vkJe LFky gSaA ;s oU; tho ds vusd i;kZoj.kksa ds
fuekZ.k djrs gSa tks ekuo thou ds laj{k.k esa vrqfyr ;ksxnku
djrs gSaA vk/kqfud euq"; ds bu fØ;k dykiksa ds dkj.k vusd
iztkfr;k¡ u"V gqbZ fdlh Hkh iztkfr dks iqu% mRiUu djuk ekuo
'kfDr ls ijs dk dk;Z gSA (FAO, UNO) ds ,d vkdyu ds vuqlkj 1-7
djksM gsDVs;j m".k dfVcU/kh; ou izfro"kZ u"V gks jgs gSaA
5- lkxjh; iznw"k.k % vk/kqfud lH; euq"; }kjk mRiUu bruk
dpjk egkleqnzksa esa fxj jgk gS tks leqnzksa dh 'kq)hdj.k dh
'kfDr ls ckgj gSA ifj.kke Lo:i leqnz ty iznw"k.k c<+ jgk gSA
6- mUur vFkZO;oLFkk rFkk oSKkfud miyfC/k;ksa ds
ifj.kkeLo:i vR;f/kd ek=k esa gkfudkjd dpjk mRiUu gksrk gSA
fltdk fu"iknu djus ds fy, /ku :ih lalk/ku vko';d gSaA vr% ,d ,slh
izfØ;k viuk;h tkrh gS ftlds rgr mUur jk"Vª bl dpjs dk fu"iknu
fodkl'khy vkSj vfodflr jk"Vªksa ds ek/;e ls djrs gSa tgka bldh
ykxr de vkrh gSA ifj.kkeLo:i bu xjhc jk"Vªksa esa izfrfnu
iznw"k.kksa ds u;s vk;ke tqM+rs tk jgs gSaA
II i;kZoj.k iznw"k.k dk ewy mn~xe % mDr o.kZu ls Li"V gS fd
ekuo xfrfof/k;ksa us ok;q] ty rFkk /ofu iznw"k.k] feV~Vh]
iznw"k.k] dpjk QSyko vkfn dh ,slh Hk;adj fLFkfr dk fuekZ.k dk
fuekZ.k dj fn;k gS tks vkt fo'o dh Hk;adj ekuo leL;k cu xbZ gSA
bl fLFkfr ds fuekZ.k dk ewy dkj.k dgk¡ gS \ vki vk'p;Z pfdr
gksaxs fd bldk mn~xe foKku ds vfr izfrf"Br fo"k;
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FkeksZMkusfeDl dh ,d lkbZfdy gSA ;g lkbZfdy dksbZ nks ifg,
dh xkM+h ugha gS oju~ ,d pfØ; izfØ;k gS ftldks lknh dkuksZV
uked oSKkfud us vfof"d`r fd;k FkkA bl esa ,d izfØ;k ds fy,
^^flUd dh vko';drk gksrh gSA bl flUd ds fy, vko'd fo'ks"krk gS
fd ;g ^^vuUr flUd** gksA ;g ^^flUd** dqN vU; ugha oju~ gekjk
ok;qe.My gSA dkykUrj esa izR;sd dk;Z ds dapjs ds mRltZu ds fy,
^^flUd** dk :i i;kZoj.k gks x;kA /khjs&/khjs euq"; izd`fr ij fot;
vfHk;ku ds en esa i;kZoj.k dk vf/kdkf/kd iznw"k.k djrk jgk vkSj
fQj mldk izd`fr ls lEcU/k foPNsfnr gksrk x;kA tc rd euq"; og le>k
fd ;g ^^flUd** vuUr ugha gS oju~ lkUr gS vkSj izkd`fr ls lEcU/k
foPNsn mfpr ugha gS] rc rd cgqr nsj gk pqdh FkhA vkt bldh
foHkhf"kdk ge lcds le{k gSA
i;kZoj.k iznw"k.k dk fujkdj.k vkSj Hkkjrh; fpUru % i;kZoj.k
lEcU/kh leL;kvksa dk lh/kk lEcU/k thou 'kSyh vkSj O;kolkf;d
xfrfof/k;ksa ls gSA bl fn'kk esa psruk tkx`fr ds mijkUr Hkh izxfr
ugha gS rqY; gSA bldk eq[; dkj.k gS jktuSfrd lkaLd`frd] fof/kd
rFkk O;olkf;d n`f"V ls ,dhd`r dk;Z ;kstuk dk vHkkoA vr% buds
gy ds fy, iz'kkldh; ukxfjd m|ksxifr] iz'kklu rFkk ljdkj lefUor
fØ;kvksa }kjk i;kZoj.kh; iznw"k.k dks vk/kkjHkwfe ij gh fu;af=r
djus ds fy, l'kDr dne mBkosaA izkd`fr ¼vusdkusd Ecosystems
dk lefUor :i½ ds lkFk iqu% tho lEcU/k LFkkfir djus dh vko';drk
gS ftlls mRiUu fod`fr;k¡ nwj gks vkSj ,d lqLojkRedrk LFkkfir gks
vkSj vUrrksxRok i;kZoj.k iznw"k.k lekIr gksA la;ksx dh ckr gS fd
Hkkjrh; Kku ds iqjks/kkvksa us izkphudky esa gh ,slh fof/k;ksa
dk fodkl dj fy;k Fkk ftudk mi;ksx djds dkykUrj esa i;kZoj.k
iznw"k.k ls iw.kZ eqfDr fey ldrh gSA bu fof/k;ksa esa ls ,d
^^iapkfXu fo|k** vuqdj.kh; gSA blds vuqlkj leLr lalkj ¼tho rFkk
futhZo½ czãk.Mh; vkgqfr;ksa ds fy, fu/kkZfjr ?kVd lewg gSA ;s
vkgqfr;ka ikap vfXu;ksa esa nh tkrh gSa tks fd mÙkjksÙkj
lw{erk ds vuqlkj LFkkfir gSaA bu vkgqfr;ksa esa Lo0&cfynku dh
Hkkouk fufgr gksrh gS ftlls uohu l`f"V mRiUu gks vkSj izR;sd
voLFkk esa uothou l`ftr gksA bl iapkfXu fo|k ds ewy esa cfynku
dh Hkkouk u fd izd`fr ds 'kks"k.k dh izfØ;k esa fufgr gSA
fgUnw vius thou esa czãk.M vkSj izd`fr ds lkFk lqLojkRedrk
dh izkFkZuk fuR; djrs gSA ;g mudh mikluk dk vfHkUu vax gSA
,slh gh izkFkZuk fuEufyf[kr osn ea= ¼;tqosZn v- 36] ea- 17½
esa fufgr gS% Å¡ |kS 'kkfUrjUrfj{ka 'kkfUr% i`Foh 'kkfUrjki%
'kkfUrjks"k/k;% 'kkfUrA cuLir;% 'kkfUr 'kkfUrfoZ'osnsok%
'kkfUrcZzã% 'kkfUr loZ 'kfUr% 'kkUrjso'kkfUr% lk ek 'kkfUrjs
foAA
mDr eU= dk 'kCn rFkk Hkko lfgr ikyu fo'o dks i;kZoj.k iznw"k.k
ls eqDr djus esa lQy gksxkA foLrkj ls fooj.k izkIr djus ds fy,
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oSfnd lkfgR; dk vuq'khyu vko';d gSA ys[kd dh lgk;rk Hkh
miyC/k gSA
Above mentined scnaio depcting horrible ecological imbalances has been caused due to
wrong scientific perceptions.The science and techno1ogy which aimed at providing comfort
through the exploitation of nature will have to revise its philosophy and will have to relearn
the method of harmonious living with nature. A solution to this vexed problem is available in
the Hindu Darshan of harmonious 1iving with nature. One such vidya and its projections for
ecological harmony is outlined below.
To ancient Indian seers there was no idle philosophy. No philosophy had any claim to
recognition unless it had some bearing on life. The philosophy must provide 'Darshan' to an
ordinary mortal. Students were required to chant vedic mantras daily. Seers discouraged it as a
mechanical process and instead encouraged some reflection in the form of meditational
upasna. In regard to achieving a harmonious living with nature one such upasna. is called
panchagnividya (or the meditation on the five fires) and is worth consideration. According to
this PANCHAGNIVIDYA the whole world, sentient and insentient, is considered to be a
homogeneous group of factors in a cosmic sacrifice involving five successive fires arranged
in the order of their subtleness. They are all knit together through a spirit of SELF
SACRIF1CE, so that a new creation may emerge, new life may come into existence, at every
stage. The ancients looked on all things and processes from a higher intellectual and spiritual
plane. To them all things were agents in a sacrifice bringing new life into existence. IT 1S
THE SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE AS AN AGENT IN CREATION AND NOT AS A
HOMOSAPIEN, THE ENJOYER OF NATURE which lies at the root of this panchagni
vidya.
Hindus daily worship and practice harmony with the Cosmos and nature (पकृ िि). One
such Vedic mantra is given below:
4. Temporal Hindu worship and chronotherapy
It is one of the simplest facts of life that the living body shows signs of malfunctioning
through various diseases. It is said that ििीिमादम ् खलु धम ब साधिम ् Our rishis evolved a
methodology of keeping one’s body vehicle in a fit condition through the observance of
certain temporal actions. This methodology in modern day terminology is called chrono
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therapy. Before we discuss the provisions of that” great old science of India let us discuss
modern variants through the terminology of chronobiology.
The science of rhythmic temporal biological phenomenon in living being is known as
chronobiology. It is related to rhythmic temporal patterns of living systems. This phenomenon
has been studied for over two centuries. It has been found that various physiological activities
show variations during the day time. Some of these variations are listed below:
Daily pattern of sleep and activity is one of the most obvious cyclic patterns of living.
One’s pulse rate and blood pressure rise sharply early in the morning. Body temperatures rise
during day time and fall off sharply at night. Number of hormones essential for the control of
1ife’s processes, are secreted with faithfu1 circadian regularity. The number of white blood
cells in the immune system also fluctuates regularly with a normal variation of as much as
50% in a day. Why do all living organisms do virtually everything cyclically?
Daily cycles of life as well as seasonal and monthly ones arise because life evolved on this
planet. The waxing and waning of light, heat and electromagnetic and gravitational forces
cause rhythmic changes both in the availability of and in the physical medium in which the
evolution was unfolding. It is very important to realize that the rhythmic organization of
temporal processes maximizes the stabiIity of living things and ensures that they not waste
precious energy. For a stable life it is absolutely necessary that there is a continuous
readjustment of internal and external dynamic requirements. This adjustment is cyclical, viz.
a phase of production followed by an assessment of stability; then a midcourse correction
based on feedback and then a return to the beginning of the cycle. The breakdown of this
cyclical temporal ordering has lethal consequences for the organism.
One of the most important practical applications of the understanding of the role of
cycles in biology is the treatment of diseases. The treatment of diseases according to daily
rhythms is referred to as CHRONOTHERAPY. Scientists, the world over have tried to
unravel the mystery of nature with respect to temporal response of drugs in the cure of
ailments. Let us consider the case of a cardiovascular disease called myocardial iscemia. It is
a disease which is caused due to partial blockage of coronary arteries. It means that some part
of the heart muscle does not get enough blood supply. Several large scale studies have shown
that ischemia is severe during the first four to six hours after people arise in the morning than
it is at other times of the day. It is mainly influenced by circadian rhythms in pulse rate, blood
pressure and interactions with the nervous system controlling involuntary functions. Many
studies have shown that heart attacks strike twice as often in the morning as they do during
the rest of the day. The severe heart attacks also result from a lack of blood supply to the heart
muscle. Blood pressure is strongly circadian. The damage of the blood vessels is caused by
severe shear stresses caused by the forces exerted on them through the flow of blood cells.
The most pronounced increase in shear stress takes place when one gets up in the morning.
Both the shear stresses and the blood pressure are responsible for the damage of blood
vessels. Today we know that the cardiovascular diseases are amongst very important sources
of premature deaths of adults. Medical experts have realized that in the morning the heart’s
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need of oxygen should be decreased. They have been trying to solve this problem through, the
administration of different kinds of drugs.
Throughout the world, very intensive and extensive research studies are being pursued to
control cardiovascular diseases. But there appears to be no stable solution. Hindu saints long
back having realized the importance of the cyclical variations of various (internal and
external) body functions evolved a methodology using which occurrence of these ailments
could be preventedthis course of prevention is contained in the method of worship. Our
saints devised a method of slowing down the pulse rate and blood pressure coupled with the
control of involuntary nervous system functions through YOGIC PRACTICE and that too
during very early hours of the day. This set of actions performed during the early hours of the
morning, the time of most probable onset of heart attacks virtually eliminates the chances of
failure of cardiovascular system and ensures longevity. Discussion on the technology of all
this is not possible here. This hint is suggestive of the enormous potential available for
handling various kinds of ills (physical and psychological) through the methodologies of
Hindu worship.
As a result of the use of Hindu models ancient sages were able to have science which is not
only relevant to-Day but can also be used by modern day science. Name of few areas for
possible future use by science are:
Hindu aviation science; inter-planetary voyages; cold fusion; gold making (transmutation of
elements); many Indian Technologies; holistic science of living and non-living; matter and
consciousness; discovery of underlying unity behind the universe.
Eddington, Shrodinger, Capra, Zukov, David Bohm, Rhinecourte, Talbot, Penrose, (even
Hawking could not escape the use of the word GOD) and others seek the God of Vedanta for
the solution of modern day science problems.
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izHkko izkphu fopkj/kkjk ij cgqr vf/kd iM+k Fkk ftlds dkj.k blds
izorZd egf"kZ dfiy dks izFke nk'kZfud ekuk tkrk gSA ;g
oLrqr% }Sroknh n'kZu gS D;ksafd ;s fo'o l`tu esa nks gh ekSfyd
rRoksa ¼izd`fr rFkk iq#"k½ ds vfLrRo dks Lohdkj djrk gSA lka[;
inkFkZ dh Lora= lRrk lc izdkj ls Lohdkjrk gS rFkk blus rRo
ehekal dks ml LFkku rd igqap fn;k Fkk tgka ls osnkUr us bls
xzg.k fd;k ,oa loZrksHkkos.k iw.kZ dj fy;kA bl n'kZu esa dkj.k
rFkk izHkko ls lacaf/kr vk/kqfud dkj.krk fl)kar (Theory of cousality)
iw.kZr% fufgr gSA bl n'kZu ds vuqlkj l`f"V izkjaHk ls iwoZ
vfoHksfnr vuar lkarR;d izd`fr loZ= O;kIr Fkh] ftlesa l`f"V l`tu ds
le; izR;{k foHksfnr inkFkZ izdV gqvkA izd`fr dks fujkdkj]
vfoHksfnr] vlhe] vfouk'kh ,oa vfu;af=r ekuk x;k gS ftlesa larqyu
dh voLFkk esa rhu vfr lw{e xq.kksa lRo] jt ,oa re dk lkeatL; jgrk
gSA ;s izd`fr ds Lo;a ds xq.k ugha gS oju~ l`f"V ds la?kVd fl)kar
gSaA iq#"k dh n`f"V ls izd`fr vlarqfyr gks tkrh gS rFkk bu
xq.kksa esa lkeatL; ugha jgrk ,oa fdlh xq.k ds vU; xq.kksa dh
vis{kk vf/kd gksus ij izd`fr esa vkfoHkkZo izkjaHk gks tkrk gSA
rRi'pkr~ bu xq.kksa esa la;ksx fQj fo;ksx ,oa iqu%la;ksx gksus
ls lrksxq.k vkf/kD; ds dkj.k egr dk izknqHkkZo gksrk gS]
jtksxq.k ds vkf/kD; gksus ij vgadkj dk izknqHkkZo gksrk gS] ,oa
reksxq.k ds vkf/kD; gksus ls vagdkj dh ikap rUe=kvksa ¼'kCn]
Li'kZ] :i] ,l] ,oa xa/k½ dks mRiUu djrk gSA ftuds la;ksx ls fo'o
l`f"V ds la?kVd vfLrRo esa vkrs gSaA lka[; esa fnd~ ,oa dky esa
fdlh izdkj dk varj ugha fd;k x;kgS rFkk izdk'k dks d.kkas ds :i
esa Lohdkj fd;k x;k gSA ftuesa osx ,oa ÅtkZ gksrh gSA lka[; esa
izHkko dk izknqHkkZo gksrk gSA ftlds QyLo:i ÅtkZ laj{k.k tSls
fu;eksa ds varxZr l`tu vkjaHk gskrk gSA l`tu es lr] jt ,oa re
xq.kksa dk ;ksx fLFkr jgrk gSA fouk'k izØe esa l`tu ds foijhr fØ;k
gksrh gS ,oa vrar% lc dqN ewy izd`fr esa yhu gksdj larqyu
mRiUu gks tkrk gSA ,oa iqu% iq#"k dh vfoth; n`f"V izHkko ls
u;k l`f"V pØ izkajHk gks tkrk gS rFkk bl izdkj l`tu ,oa fouk'k ,d
Øfed y; ds lkFk gksus yxrs gSa ftlls xfreku fo'o dk ogh Lo:i
iznf'kZr gksrk gS tSlk ekSfyd d.kksa dh fofHkUu vU;ksU;
fØ;kvksa ds vk/kkj ij vk/kqfud izknqHkkZo fl)karksa ls izdV
gksrk gSA
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;ksxnku fn;k gSA blds izorZd egf"kZ d.kkn us lHkh izsf{kr
oLrqvksa dks ewyr% nks Jsf.k;ksa% vfLrRo ,oa vfLRoghu esa
foHkkftr fd;k Fkk ftuesa izFke ^^vfLrRo** ds xq.kksa dks
oxhZd`r fd;k x;k gS (1. nzO; 2. xq.k 3. deZ 4. lkekU; 5. fo'ks"k 6.
leok; )
buesa ls nzO;] xq.k ,oa deZ dks iqu% Øe'k% ukS] pkSchl
,oa ikap oxksZa esa foHkkftr fd;k x;k gSA oS'ksf"kd ds vuqlkj
nzO; esa deZ ,oa xq.k fufgr gksrs gSa rFkk ;sla;ksxh dkj.k ugha
gksrk gSA
fØ;kxq.kor~ leokfj;dk.kfefr nzO;&y{k.ke~AA 14AA
vFkok
dkj.kfefr nzO;s dk;Zleok;kr~AA 15AA
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gSMªkUl ds la?kVdksa ds :i esa ¼iz;ksxkRed dkj.kksa ls
ikap ,oa lefefr gsrq N%½ dh ifjdYiuk izLrqr dhA la?kVdksa dh
la[;k dh n`f"V ls bl ikap dqvkDlZ ekWMy ,oa oS'ksf"kd n'kZu ds
ikap rRo fl)kar esa lkn`'; izrhr gksrk gSA dqvkDlZ dh bl ifjdYiuk
ds vuqlkj gSMªkUl ds la?kVdksa dh la[;k rhl vFkok NRrhl gksuh
pkfg, D;ksafd izR;sd dqvkDlZ rhu xq.kksa ¼dylZ½ esa vius
lkFkh izfr dqvkdZ ds lkFk mifLFkr jguk pkfg,A jpuk [kaMdksa
¼ewy d.kksa½ ds :i esa rhl ¼vFkok NÙkhl½ la?kVdksa dh la[;k
vfo'oluh; :i esa cgqr vf/kd izrhr gskrh gS D;ksafd izd`fr gekjh
dYiuk ls dgha vf/kd lefer ,oa Øec) gS ,oa blus vius vusd jgL;
gekjs vfrlw{e fnd dky ds ekiu esa l{ke vusd lqxzkgh ,oa
laosnu'khy midj.kksa ls Nqik j[ks gSaA vr% LokHkkfod :i ls ;g
vU; uohu vo/kkj.kk cyorh gksrh tk jgh gS fd ;s dqvkDlZ Hkh
laxzfFkr gS ,oa buesa ls izR;sd mu nks la?kVdksa ls ;qDr gS
ftUgsa fnddky eas fuf'pr var% Lokra=~; dksfV;ksa ds izdVhdj.k
ds :i esa fu:fir fd;k tk ldsA ;g vko/kkj.kk lk[a; n'kZu ds }Sroknh
fu:i.k ds gh leku gSA
oS'ksf"kd bl vo/kkj.kk ls Hkh dgha vkxs tkdj mu xq.kksa ij
cy nsrk gS ftudk viuk Loar= vfLrRo u gksrs gq, Hkh ;s inkFkZ
¼vFkok vf/kd O;kid :i esa nzO;½ esa lekfgr jgrs gSaA oS'ksf"kd
ds vuqlkj dksbZ xq.k la;qXeu ,oa fo;kstu dk Lora= dkj.k ugha
gksrk gSA
:i&jl&xa/k Li'kkZ% la[;k% ifj.kkfu
i`FkDRoa la;ksxfoHkkxkS ijRokijRos cq);%
lq[k&nq[ks bPNk}s"kkS iz;Ru'p xq.kk%AA 16AA
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fparu ds bfrgkl esa egf"kZ d.kkn us bl lca/k dks LFkkfir djus esa
izFke iz;kl fd;k FkkA ;g izekf.kr fd;kFkk fd lHkh lkoZHkkSfed
izfdz;kvksa esa dkj.krk fl)kar dk ikyu fd;k tkrk gSA rRi'pkr~ bl
fl)kar dks lk[a; rFkk ckS) fparu ,oa osnkUr esa fodflr fd;k x;kA
oS'ksf"kd ds vusd lw=ksa esa dkj.k dh izd`fr dk mYys[k feyrk
gSA ,d lw= esa foorhZ rhu izdkj ds dkj.kksa dks lanfHkZr djrh
gS&
vFkkZr inkFkZ u rks Lo;a gh vkSj u gh fdlh fufgr dkj.k }kjk u"V
gks ldrk gSA
vFkkZr~ inkFkZ dks fØ;k rFkk xq.k }kjk vfHkykf{kr fd;k tkrk gS
rFkk blesa dkj.k fufgr gksrk gSA
dkj.kkHkkokr~ dk;Z~;kZHkko% AA 20AA
Matter:
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Matter (दवय): According to Vaisheshika, the following is the definition of Matter:
पिृथवयापसिेजो िायुिाकािं कालोिदगािमा मि इिि दवयािि ।।
It is a remarkable definition. It includes energy, space and time as matter. Science has come to
the conclusion that matter and energy are two forms of the same thing. It has yet to
understand space and time as matter. Space-time continuum is an established concept. Let us
wait to see the future shaped as per the above definition
Vedas occupy supreme position of respect in Hindu Society. They provide instructions and
directions for a happy and prosperous life. This ancient Hindu Encyclopedia contains a very
high level of philosophical & spiritual knowledge and important vidyas (sciences), viz.
Ayurveda (आयुिद े ) (the science of life); Sthapatyaveda (सथापिय िेद) ( the science of
architecture); Gandharvaveda (गिधिब िेद) ( the science of music, dance, drama); Dhanurveda
(धिुिदे ) ( the science of warfare); Shulba-sutras(िुलब सूि)(science of geometry), etc.. These
Vedas are rightly termed as the storehouse of knowledge for the entire humanity. This
knowledge is devoid of any dogma. This is not a belief but is fully corroborated by facts.. It is
a great misfortune that some of the western scholars treated Vedas as merely religious or
cultural books. To term Vedas so is to limit their importance. During the recent past, there has
been a sea change in the concept about Vedas. More and more scholars are trying to
understand their real purport. Studies of these Vedas are being carried out throughout the
world to understand their meanings related to modern sciences, technology, music,
philosophy, philology, etc. Some of the studies relate to most modern principles of
environmental conservation. Several Suktas of Rigveda (e.g. Purusha Sukta(पुरष सूक),
Nasdiya Sukta (िासदीय सूक), Hirandyagarbha Sukta(िहिणयगभ ब सूक), etc. ) have acquired
importance because of their contents. We quote an example from Nasadiya Sukta. This Sukta
discusses one of the theories of creation. This Sukta has used Salilam (सिललम ्), Apah(आपः),
ambh(अमभः) words . All these words have an apparent meaning of water (जल). A careful
analysis of contents would reveal that this is not so. Instead they refer to three different kinds
of fluids (!). Once this argument augers well with the translators, the Sukta starts unfolding its
richness of contents. It tells that these fluids which were in extreme heated states (Tapasa
(िपसा (!))) originated from Maya (माया) (!!). These fluids are plasmas. An extraordinary
explosion took place which led to the creation of our cosmos (Brahmand (बहाणड)) and
further expansion took place like that of atmospheric electricity or sun rays.
Vedas provide many clues to the ancient sciences which were in use in India but are not
available to the present science. One such example is the attraction of negative particles
(ऋिािु) of the sun. It is an example of an ancient Hindu science which must be investigated,
ब य ििदा) of the Vedas. We quote two shlokas from
probably using the Parjanya Vidya (पजि
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the famous Hindu sacred book (Gita) which mentions about this vidya (vide Gita chapter III,
shloka 14-15):
These shlokas say that all Bhutas (भूि ) are created out of Anna (अिि ) and the Anna is
created out of Parjanya (पजि ब य ). If the conventional meaning is adopted then we do not go
beyond the words. These words as technical and codified and we must decode them. Once we
are able to do that, this vidya will start unfolding itself. This is a very potent example to prove
or disprove the assertions of Vedas. One very famous saint of Varanasi (Swami
Vishuddhananda Ji) used to invoke this science of attracting sun’s energy for materializing
physical objects.
Vedas have been studied and used in India for religious, philosophical, cultural and scientific
enquiry. Bhartiya rishis and munis provided the sight (Drishti (दिि)) to understand this
literature. They did intense sadhana to acquire competence in this direction.. Interpretation of
Vedic hymns is an extraordinarily difficult task. Any effort to understand Veda-Vijnana will
be unsuccessful if the study is not coupled with that of the Samhita (संिहिा),
Aryanaks(आिणयक), Brahmins(बाहि) and Upnishads(उपििषद) besides the use of Nirukta(िि
रक) and other instruments. Different Vedas are required to be studied with the help of
different instruments. It has to be noted very carefully: “िेद भाषा बहुमुखी है .” कृ षि यजुिद
े
orders for its understanding simultaneous use of अिधभूि, अिधदै ि, आधयिम, अिधलोक,
अिधजयोििष िथा अिधयज. Use of grammar alone for the interpretation of Vedas will result
in unintelligible outcomes. It is evidenced by such interpretations produced by some of the
learned scholars.
One of the fall outs of the Vedic studies undertaken in the past, with the extensive use of
Upanishads, is the emergence of YOGA VIDYA. This has been thoroughly tested throughout
the world. Yoga is now a universally sought-out medium. It is an interesting fact to consider
that spirituality as a subject has become part of the curriculum of leading Business Schools in
U.S.A. One of the reasons of this adoption is that yoga explains the process of connection of
mind to body which helps tackle to-day’s serious problems of stress at the school, home and
the workplace. Vedas provide a comprehensive explanation of consciousness. Modern
conceptions about mind and consciousness do not go beyond the ability to perceive through
the senses as the result of bio-chemical processes of the brain. But Vedic literature uncovers
the super-intelligent energy behind the unconsciousness. The key to achieving higher levels
of awareness lies in tapping this latent energy in an individual.
Vedic sciences lay emphasis on the holistic view of life whereas the modern concept of life
of the man is that of a materialist. This has led to the emergence of the present era in which
we find extreme kind of material prosperity but near total chaos. Degradation of the
environment, it appears, is beyond repair. It is time to create a new world science in which
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man is not a humanoid but is a real human who is in complete command of his environment
and artifacts rather than their slave. This is possible through the studies of Vedic literature and
their implementation. It is worthwhile to quote the following Mantra from Ishavasyopanishad
(ईिािासयोपििषद) :
अिधं िमः पिििििि येS ििदामुपासिे ।
ििो भूय इि िे िमो य उ ििदायाँििाः ।।9।।
ििदां चाििदां च यसिदे दोभयँसह ।
अििदया मिृयुं िीििाब ििदयाS मि ृ मशुिे ।।11।।
Above mentioned Mantras of the famous upnishad provide us an exceedingly important
message. According to mantra(9) one who devotes only to physical sciences falls into
blinding darkness; but into greater darkness than that enter they who are engaged only in
meditation (adhyatma). AND according to mantra (11): Overcome the causes of death
through the physical sciences and attain higher consciousness (immortality) through spiritual
sciences. These two mantras together give us a glimpse of the basic philosophy life of Vedic
seers. Either material or Spiritual practices adopted all alone will be harmful but the two
practiced together will lead to extreme kind of happiness, the goal of every human being. In a
nutshell this tells us to adopt a holistic view of life for alleviating pain and achieving
happiness.
Vijnana Bharati aims to provide a holistic science through the application of the contents
from ancient shastras (िास). This science will provide a methodology for coordinating the
two extreme views of life. This will ultimately alleviate suffering, a goal to be achieved by
the humanity.
We must have a vision for our development. We must not be followers. We must be world
leaders. For this to achieve, we shall have to have our own self introspection, carve out our
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future vision, then implementation plan and finally to detail out our methodology for
fulfilling objectives set out in our vision.
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Studies, N. Delhi, 1984
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