Jai Hind,
Modern Physics is an exemplification and a refinement of old Hindu
wisdom- contained in Vedas (Julius R Oppenheimer- Father of Atom
bomb)
After the study of Indian philosophy (derived from Vedas), some of the
ideas of Quantum physics that seemed so crazy, suddenly made much more
sense (father of Quantum physics Werner Heisenberg.
Rtam, Satyam, Dharmam” (Rig Veda)- Cosmic laws of social, moral and
physical order are eternal truths and following these laws (Rta) is
Vedic Dharma. All human beings can discover these laws (Rta) by
developing Scientific Temper.
Subject: Vedic Science and Scientific Temper
Dear Seekers of Vedic Knowledge,
What our ancient heritage scriptures Vedas say about physical
sciences, role of scientists (ashvinaus) and scientific temper, a
brief note is given below.
To get a feel of Vedic physical sciences, reference to a few hymns are
given.
The Sun never sets or rises and it is the earth, which rotates (Sama-
Ved 121). The gravitational effect of solar system makes the earth
stable (R.V.1-103-2, 1-115-4 and 5-81-2). The axle of the earth does
not get rusted and the earth continues to revolve on its axle (R.V.
1-164-29). The science of Time and its subtle nature is described in
(R.V.1-92-12 and 1-95-8). The need to study the properties of water,
air and fire for discovering and manufacturing aircrafts, ships and
other vehicles capable of moving in the firmament, land and water are
mentioned in Rig Veda 1-3-1,2, 1-34-1, 1-140-1 and many other hymns.
Reference to infinite number of both gross and subtle atoms and the
energy principle as spirit of God in each atom is given in R.V. 5-47-2
and Sama Veda 222. Atoms and sub atomic particles are not inert and
have unsuspected vitality owing to this energy principle. Physical
sciences relating to agriculture, medicine, astronomy mathematics
particularly algebra, toxicology etc. are described in R.V.1-71-9,
4-57-5, Sama Veda 121 and many other hymns.
In the Vedas scientists are described as men and women of absolute
self-control, truthful with scientific outlook and destroyers of
miseries (R.V., 1-3-4). With the help of these scientists one could
travel far on the earth and also in the sky through conveyances, which
run and touch the middle region (R.V. 1-3-1, 6-22-2 and 1-22-2). Such
scientists from both the sexes go across to distance places quickly
like the mind and electricity (R.V. 1-71-9). In this hymn aircrafts
and even space ships are hinted. These ashvinaus should be well versed
in Physics, agricultural sciences (R.V. 4-57-5), medical sciences
(R.V. 5-74-3), astronomy (S.V. 121) and other sciences. Ashvinaus have
been advised to learn thoroughly about Prakrti (divine Nature),
characteristics and various qualities of water, air, fire, electricity
and heat and sound energy. Other sciences mentioned are Toxicology and
use of various kinds of medicines and drugs (R.V 1-191-14), science of
Time (Kala vidya) that starts with dawn (Usha). R.V. 1-95-2, and 10,
refers to use of time for mathematics. There is a mention of infra red
rays, study of Algebra (Rekha di ganit vidya), sound as a medium of
knowledge for various sciences, diseases like bile, cough, jaundice
and others and their treatment etc. The relevant hymns in this regard
are in Rig-Veda 1-185-2, 1-12-1, 2, 1-22-1 to 4, 1-2-3, 1-95-1,
1-101-1 and many others.
However, the greater emphasis is on the development of
Scientific Temper amongst the members of Society with a view to curb
spread of blind faith, hypocrisy, miracle and ostentatious worship of
God. Thus the knowledge of Vedic sciences is meant to save the human
beings from falling into an utter darkness as Isa Upanishad and the
last chapter of Yajur Veda caution us. The unity in diversity is the
message of Vedic physical and metaphysical sciences. While matter is
the cause of diversity owing to three primordial subtle particles of
purity, activity and passivity present in it, the spirit (jiva)
provides the necessary unity.
The Vedas combine science with metaphysics and clearly
mention that it is God who is the giver of knowledge of all sciences
as "Sahstra sam " (R.V. 1-10-11). The scientists are advised to study
cause and effect of all material elements and also how the objects are
produced and there after utilize these properly (R.V. 5-47-3). By
following these guidelines they can alleviate much suffering of the
people (R.V. 5-77-4). Without the knowledge and practical application
of physical sciences, it is not possible to eradicate poverty and
attain prosperity (R.V. 1-34-1 to 5).
For more details on Vedic science and many other divine, spiritual and
material Vedic subjects kindly see “Glimpses of Vedic Metaphysics”
available on Internet for on line reading and even taking print at no
cost. The website is http://www.sabhlokcity.com/metaphysics. Also the
book can be accessed through google.com, yahoo.com, lulu.com. Search
for the book or Vedic Metaphysics.
Kindly render divine social service and forward to other seekers of
Vedic knowledge.
With kind regards,
Jai Hind
Athish Ravikanth
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