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Scientific Spirituality in Indian Perspective

Scientific Spirituality in Indian Perspective. Presidential Address by: Dr. Pranav Pandya. Global Crisis Requires …. A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Valuing Knowing, Our World. Factors governing life style…. In the days of yore Religion Spirituality Nature.

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Scientific Spirituality in Indian Perspective

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  1. Scientific Spirituality in Indian Perspective Presidential Address by: Dr. Pranav Pandya

  2. Global Crisis Requires … A Paradigm Shift in • Understanding • Valuing • Knowing, Our World

  3. Factors governing life style… In the days of yore • Religion • Spirituality • Nature Since the 17th century • Science • Technology • Exploitation

  4. Science V/s Spirituality At the root of the clash lie two streams of beliefs. Reductionist Approach V/s Holistic Approach

  5. Science V/s Spirituality Science believes • Everything is made up of matter • Demonstrable through experiments. Spirituality advocates • Pure Spirit is reality • A subject matter of consciousness • Can be experienced but difficult to demonstrate in laboratory.

  6. Science V/s Spirituality Science • Physical senses are our only means of obtaining knowledge Spirituality • By transcending the limitation of senses only true knowledge can be experienced.

  7. Science V/s Spirituality Science • Denies existence of anything that is supernatural, supraphysical or extrasensory. Spirituality • Emphasis harnessing of subtler and causal realms.

  8. Science V/s Spirituality Science • Life is manifestation of bio-chemical and bio-physical matter . Spirituality • Life is manifestation of Supreme Consciousness • Has some purpose and order.

  9. Swami Vivekananda The various life forms are noting but the degree of manifestation of Omnipresent consciousness

  10. Science and Spirituality in Indian Context • India was not merely a spiritual or religious nation as projected by western scholars. • Majority of people were leading material life guided by righteous wisdom, not merely seeking Nirvana.

  11. Science and Spirituality in Indian Context • There was no dearth of people like propagators of modern materialistic view. Charwak : “Bhasmi Bhutasya dehasya punaraagamanm kutah”

  12. Science and Spirituality in Indian Context • The religion was based on progressive thoughts. • words of scriptures were debated and treatise were written for better explanation of existing knowledge.

  13. Science and Spirituality in Indian Context • No boundaries of nations, religions, languages etc. • Spirituality and religion were one and the same and integrated with day to day material life.

  14. Metaphysics Ethics Spirituality Religion can be explained in its 3 forms

  15. The Medieval period • Emergence of new practices and hence religions, • Conflicting things about true nature of spirituality were propagated and imposed in the name of religion for vested selfish interested.

  16. + Pancha Tatva Prana Chetna Scientific Spirituality Apara Para A unification of these two is desirable for this Universe to come into existence.

  17. + Pancha Tatva Prana Chetna Scientific Spirituality Science not guided by spirituality became self-destructive and a liability rather than asset. Religion isolating itself from Science became superstition.

  18. Our Sages - Rishis were scientists of consciousness They made their own body the laboratory to conduct experimentation and they devised the disciplines adopting which ordinary human being can develop supramental powers.

  19. Some Pioneers of Ancient India • Yagyavalkya – Science of Yagya • Vishwamitra – Science of Gayatri Sadhana • Kanada – Theory of Atom • Patanjali – Ashtanga Yog • Charak – Herbal Science • Sushruta – Surgeon • Aryabhatt – Astrology and Mathematics

  20. Synthesis of Science and Spirituality Stages of development of Science • Childhood stage : considered consciousness as mere matter • The Juvenile period : Psyche and power of mind were recognized.

  21. Synthesis of Science and Spirituality Stages of development of Science The Middle Age: With some hiccups science is accepting spiritual powers like * The behaviour of Earth as a single living organism, * Telepathy, * Precognition, * The presence of a Universal Mind, etc.

  22. Synthesis of Science and Spirituality Stages of development of Science • The Maturity: Science will finally integrate with Spirituality and It will become Science of Consciousness. • The religion of future. • Psychology and Philosophy – the subjects of 21st Century.

  23. Pioneers of Synthesis Scientists and Phiolosphers : Albert Einstein, Werner Heisenberg, Karl Jung, Elvin Toffler, Fritjof Capra Spiritual Personalities of Modern Era : Sri Aurobindo, Mahrashi Ramana, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya

  24. Brahmavarchas Research Institute A center for research and training on Scientific Spirituality

  25. At the Brahmavarchas Shodh Sansthan, Shantikunj Haridwar research has been conducted to establish the inter-communion of science and spirituality. More than 80,000 results have proved that the synthesis is very strong. Here are some glimpses of the research carried out in Brahmavarchas Shodh Sansthan ….

  26. The Research Lab

  27. TMT Computerized Tread Mill Test An Advanced Test to Measure Cardiac Efficiency

  28. Computerized E.E.G.

  29. Computerized E.E.G. 21 channel Polyrite This Electroencephalograph Equipment is used to measure various parameter of the Brain.Various wave burst pattern specially alpha waves are noted during intense meditation.

  30. ALPHA EEG BIO-FEEDBACK Crude EEG Bursts of alpha waves are measured after filtration through Crude EEG by a two channel Physiograph. The Percentage improvement shows efficacy of Meditation and power of Mantra Shakti. Alpha Bursts

  31. Human beings • Plants and Environments • Subtle World The Effects of Yagya on The Institute, Equipped with most modern instruments to find out the effects of Sadhana and Yoga

  32. Younger Generation is coming up more and more in Shantikunj to attend the Training Camps

  33. Dev Sanskriti University Organic extension of Brahmavarchas Research Instt. A Centre for Research and Study of Ancient Indian Sciences and Spirituality with dedicated faculty for Study of scientific spirituality

  34. Situated at the foothills of Himalayas - in Haridwar , about 200 Kms from National Capital Delhi

  35. Emphasis • Value based practices : • Prayer • Meditation/Yogic exercises • Community services • Yagya

  36. Emphasis • Value based Management • Work culture • Subsistence allowance • Teaching by behaviour and action • Involvement in the development • of society

  37. Headquarters at Haridwar

  38. Patron-Founders

  39. The World is Getting ready for a big Change. Will You Participate? Sri Ram Sharma Acharyaji

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