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3-5 Important Questions on Life, science & spirituality etc normally bothering our Human minds
Radhe Krishna To All,
Question No 3:
"Today Science has been successful in making many valuable inventions and discoveries. At this juncture is it still necessary to speak matters such as Spirituality, God, etc.?"
Sri.Sri.Muralidhara Swamiji:
None can refute the progress of Science today. Whatever Man had speculated about and thought was impossible have indeed been made possible today? For example nobody thought that one could reach the Moon. But, today man goes to the Moon quite easily.
Through the Satellite (without the use of physical power wires) we are able to contact anyone within fractions of seconds wherever they are; in whichever part of the world they are. Sitting at home in our room we watch events that take place in some far off place.
Through successful researchs, Computers, Internet connections, other modern techniques of telecommunications and other modern facilities have all increased. All these modern equipments/facilities have become a necessity in our day-to-day life. For example, we are unable to live without electricity even for a second. We have arrived at this sort of a situation. We are unable to bear if the electric fan fails. We are at a loss to know how to spend our time if there is no television. We are unable to live without television. We find it very difficult if the telephone goes out of order even for a day.
Such modern facilities have increased multifold. All these are only happy matters. Through the invention of airplanes transportation has been made easy and quick.
Science has progressed in all fields - transportation, medical, telecommunication, etc. Today modern facilities have come about in all fields. The reason for such progress is due to the new generation conducting further research in these fields and making subtle/fine findings. They have given us such findings.
Is this not due to this that we have benefited so much?
While seeing the modern facilities we do feel happy. I am not one to say that modern facilities should be ignored. We should use modern facilities in the proper way; in the right way. We should not ignore modern facilities. It is sheer stupidity to ignore something just because it is modern. If they are put to proper use we reap the benefits. There is advantage in everything.
At the same time we should take note of one thing well.
In this modern age when so many discoveries have been made/inventions come about are we able to live peacefully? In this age of modern living newspapers carry news that sadden us.
Why does the mind feel sad? We speak of vision 2020.
How far has Man developed?
Has acquired education?
Has become civilized?
When we question, 'Has Man, through education for such long years, become intelligent and does he lead his life in a civilized way?' the answer is No! He has/does not. Are all these modern facilities keeping us happy?
No! What is the reason?
When I was a child I have heard people say, 'Look at India. Bribery is found only in India. Look at India. Only in India there are superstitions. Look at India. There is no discipline amongst people.' All would speak so lowly about our own country. But, today when communication has progressed to a great extent we find that corruption is found in all countries, bribe is in vogue in all countries. Likewise, violence is found in all countries. Superstitions abound in many countries to a larger extent than is found in our country.
Indiscipline is found in all countries. Through Television and newspaper we find absence of peace in many countries and in most states of our own country.
Day-to-day life of the people has been affected. Safe return of one who leaves home has become verily a big question mark. War will not come to a stop, just because atom bombs or use of other arms have been banned. Man would fight with his hands or throw stones at each other.
Is there not enmity at heart? Till such enmity exists there will be wars.
Till there are wars there will be violence in that place. Disturbance and violence exists even at this stage when modern facilities have increased in medical, telecommunications and in Man's day-to-day life.
The reason for this is that, while education for such a long period should have turned Man civilized but he is ruled by emotions and not by intellect. He thinks not intellectually but only emotionally. Till such time Man thinks emotionally violence - one man destroying another - will certainly exist in the world.
Emotional Man should first be transformed into an intellectual one. That intellectual one should become love filled . Education is required for the emotional man to change into an intellectual one. And this education should not remain merely a bookish knowledge. He should try to bring it into practice . That man who brings the gained knowledge into experience should become love filled.
Another reason for violence and disturbances is the absence of Love between man and man. One man does not love another. This is the reason for violence today. If man has to love another man he should understand God who is sheer Love. If one understands God who is the very form of Love, love will spring forth from him. He will exhibit love towards all in the world and when love springs forth there will be peace in all places, everywhere. We will then be able to see a peace filled world; a peace filled Bharata desa.
Progress of Science is said to be intellectual progress and in one aspect one may say that it has no connection with spiritual progress; it will not affect spirituality. Though there is scientific development spirituality is necessary. Spirituality is certainly necessary.
Spirituality is to convert man into man. Man is with animal nature. Is he not? Spirituality is to eradicate this animal nature of his and change him into a love filled personality. To change him into one who can mix well with the world in all ways is only spirituality. Spirituality is only to transform Man in the right way. Therefore, in spite of modern facilities due to scientific progress, spirituality is indeed necessary.
I would like to express one more thing here though it may not seem to have relevance to this question. While looking into our Vedas, 'Itihasa - puranas' (Epics) it strikes me that spirituality and science are one and the same. The reason for this is that many a matter spoken in our Vedas, Shastras and Itihasa-puranas have been proved by Scientists today. Many matters have been proved to be true.
Spirituality (is not superstition. It is not superstition. It has science as the base. Scientific progress will not affect spirituality in any way. In fact it can be said that a situation might arise when spirituality is needed all the more as Science progresses!
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Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
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Question No 3:
"Today Science has been successful in making many valuable inventions and discoveries. At this juncture is it still necessary to speak matters such as Spirituality, God, etc.?"
Sri.Sri.Muralidhara Swamiji:
None can refute the progress of Science today. Whatever Man had speculated about and thought was impossible have indeed been made possible today? For example nobody thought that one could reach the Moon. But, today man goes to the Moon quite easily.
Through the Satellite (without the use of physical power wires) we are able to contact anyone within fractions of seconds wherever they are; in whichever part of the world they are. Sitting at home in our room we watch events that take place in some far off place.
Through successful researchs, Computers, Internet connections, other modern techniques of telecommunications and other modern facilities have all increased. All these modern equipments/facilities have become a necessity in our day-to-day life. For example, we are unable to live without electricity even for a second. We have arrived at this sort of a situation. We are unable to bear if the electric fan fails. We are at a loss to know how to spend our time if there is no television. We are unable to live without television. We find it very difficult if the telephone goes out of order even for a day.
Such modern facilities have increased multifold. All these are only happy matters. Through the invention of airplanes transportation has been made easy and quick.
Science has progressed in all fields - transportation, medical, telecommunication, etc. Today modern facilities have come about in all fields. The reason for such progress is due to the new generation conducting further research in these fields and making subtle/fine findings. They have given us such findings.
Is this not due to this that we have benefited so much?
While seeing the modern facilities we do feel happy. I am not one to say that modern facilities should be ignored. We should use modern facilities in the proper way; in the right way. We should not ignore modern facilities. It is sheer stupidity to ignore something just because it is modern. If they are put to proper use we reap the benefits. There is advantage in everything.
At the same time we should take note of one thing well.
In this modern age when so many discoveries have been made/inventions come about are we able to live peacefully? In this age of modern living newspapers carry news that sadden us.
Why does the mind feel sad? We speak of vision 2020.
How far has Man developed?
Has acquired education?
Has become civilized?
When we question, 'Has Man, through education for such long years, become intelligent and does he lead his life in a civilized way?' the answer is No! He has/does not. Are all these modern facilities keeping us happy?
No! What is the reason?
When I was a child I have heard people say, 'Look at India. Bribery is found only in India. Look at India. Only in India there are superstitions. Look at India. There is no discipline amongst people.' All would speak so lowly about our own country. But, today when communication has progressed to a great extent we find that corruption is found in all countries, bribe is in vogue in all countries. Likewise, violence is found in all countries. Superstitions abound in many countries to a larger extent than is found in our country.
Indiscipline is found in all countries. Through Television and newspaper we find absence of peace in many countries and in most states of our own country.
Day-to-day life of the people has been affected. Safe return of one who leaves home has become verily a big question mark. War will not come to a stop, just because atom bombs or use of other arms have been banned. Man would fight with his hands or throw stones at each other.
Is there not enmity at heart? Till such enmity exists there will be wars.
Till there are wars there will be violence in that place. Disturbance and violence exists even at this stage when modern facilities have increased in medical, telecommunications and in Man's day-to-day life.
The reason for this is that, while education for such a long period should have turned Man civilized but he is ruled by emotions and not by intellect. He thinks not intellectually but only emotionally. Till such time Man thinks emotionally violence - one man destroying another - will certainly exist in the world.
Emotional Man should first be transformed into an intellectual one. That intellectual one should become love filled . Education is required for the emotional man to change into an intellectual one. And this education should not remain merely a bookish knowledge. He should try to bring it into practice . That man who brings the gained knowledge into experience should become love filled.
Another reason for violence and disturbances is the absence of Love between man and man. One man does not love another. This is the reason for violence today. If man has to love another man he should understand God who is sheer Love. If one understands God who is the very form of Love, love will spring forth from him. He will exhibit love towards all in the world and when love springs forth there will be peace in all places, everywhere. We will then be able to see a peace filled world; a peace filled Bharata desa.
Progress of Science is said to be intellectual progress and in one aspect one may say that it has no connection with spiritual progress; it will not affect spirituality. Though there is scientific development spirituality is necessary. Spirituality is certainly necessary.
Spirituality is to convert man into man. Man is with animal nature. Is he not? Spirituality is to eradicate this animal nature of his and change him into a love filled personality. To change him into one who can mix well with the world in all ways is only spirituality. Spirituality is only to transform Man in the right way. Therefore, in spite of modern facilities due to scientific progress, spirituality is indeed necessary.
I would like to express one more thing here though it may not seem to have relevance to this question. While looking into our Vedas, 'Itihasa - puranas' (Epics) it strikes me that spirituality and science are one and the same. The reason for this is that many a matter spoken in our Vedas, Shastras and Itihasa-puranas have been proved by Scientists today. Many matters have been proved to be true.
Spirituality (is not superstition. It is not superstition. It has science as the base. Scientific progress will not affect spirituality in any way. In fact it can be said that a situation might arise when spirituality is needed all the more as Science progresses!
!!! More Insightful Q & A Will follow !!!
visit www.namadwaar.org
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ------
If you have any questions or doubts concerning Spirituality, Mental peace or problems in life or about dharma, please write to us by clicking here:
http://www.namadwaar.org/answers/askquestion.php
His Holiness Sri Sri Swamiji personally answers these questions for you and suggests prayers.
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- -----
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THE SPIRITUAL SKY
There is another reality that is more compatible to us than what we experience now, and that reality is the unlimited Spiritual Sky.
The material world is a pale reflection of the Spiritual world, it is NOT heaven which some religions say is the ultimate destination.
Heaven is still in the material world and when you go there after using up all of your good karma you must come back to the earthly planets.
Even though you can stay there for millions of years and all your senses work better and you can have better sex life you cannot get to the Spiritual world easily because there you are more into sense gratification than here on earth.
The Spiritual Sky is 75% of Krishna's creation and the material world is 25%, the Spiritual world is eternal and time does not exist there, The material world is temporary and time destroys everything here.
In the Spiritual Sky there are no stars because everything is self illuminating, in the material world if turn off the lights at night you can't see a thing and most people are afraid of the dark.
In the Spiritual world there is no birth, old age, disease, war, or death, In the material world there is birth, old age, diseases, wars, and death all around us.
The Spiritual Sky is known as Vaikuntha or without anxieties, while the material world is called Kuntha or with anxieties. The living entities are like fish out of water here in material consciousness and some of them don't even realize that this place is a horror show for them.
So the choice is clear you can stay here and be a hero, fighting against material hardships or you can become a surrendered Krishna devotee and go back home, Back to Godhead.
The material world is a pale reflection of the Spiritual world, it is NOT heaven which some religions say is the ultimate destination.
Heaven is still in the material world and when you go there after using up all of your good karma you must come back to the earthly planets.
Even though you can stay there for millions of years and all your senses work better and you can have better sex life you cannot get to the Spiritual world easily because there you are more into sense gratification than here on earth.
The Spiritual Sky is 75% of Krishna's creation and the material world is 25%, the Spiritual world is eternal and time does not exist there, The material world is temporary and time destroys everything here.
In the Spiritual Sky there are no stars because everything is self illuminating, in the material world if turn off the lights at night you can't see a thing and most people are afraid of the dark.
In the Spiritual world there is no birth, old age, disease, war, or death, In the material world there is birth, old age, diseases, wars, and death all around us.
The Spiritual Sky is known as Vaikuntha or without anxieties, while the material world is called Kuntha or with anxieties. The living entities are like fish out of water here in material consciousness and some of them don't even realize that this place is a horror show for them.
So the choice is clear you can stay here and be a hero, fighting against material hardships or you can become a surrendered Krishna devotee and go back home, Back to Godhead.
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JAPA
Japa is the quiet prayer. You say it loud enough so you can hear it, but it’s mostly for yourself. Radha and Krishna can hear you. They’re close by, so you don’t have to shout. But They’re listening carefully, so you pronounce with great care. Put your heart into it. Hear me, Lord. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare/ Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. Over and over, the thirty-two syllables are repeated.
From Bhajana Kutir #78
Empty and calm and devoid of self
Is the nature of all things.
No individual being
In reality exists.
There is no end or beginning,
Nor any middle course.
All is an illusion,
As in a vision or a dream.
All beings in the world
Are beyond the realm of words.
Their ultimate nature, pure and true,
Is like the infinity of space.
-Prajnaparamita
---
It is only when the mind is completely under control that man can grasp his real identity. Then all troubles and travails, doubts and dilemmas, come to an end. Man then overcomes sorrow, delusion and anxiety. He is established in the holy calmness of Shanti (peace). Spiritual life is not a matter of meaningless talk. It is an experience of pure Ananda (bliss).
- Baba
All cravings and impulses rise up with overpowering strength like waves from the sea, roar in fury, and then subside in to calm waters. They do not confer peace. Wisdom lies in forgetting these waves and directing one's attention to the calm depths within. You can attain Shanti (peace) only if you dive in to the deep and undisturbed depths of the sea within, not by swimming around on the surface.
- Baba
From Bhajana Kutir #78
Empty and calm and devoid of self
Is the nature of all things.
No individual being
In reality exists.
There is no end or beginning,
Nor any middle course.
All is an illusion,
As in a vision or a dream.
All beings in the world
Are beyond the realm of words.
Their ultimate nature, pure and true,
Is like the infinity of space.
-Prajnaparamita
---
It is only when the mind is completely under control that man can grasp his real identity. Then all troubles and travails, doubts and dilemmas, come to an end. Man then overcomes sorrow, delusion and anxiety. He is established in the holy calmness of Shanti (peace). Spiritual life is not a matter of meaningless talk. It is an experience of pure Ananda (bliss).
- Baba
All cravings and impulses rise up with overpowering strength like waves from the sea, roar in fury, and then subside in to calm waters. They do not confer peace. Wisdom lies in forgetting these waves and directing one's attention to the calm depths within. You can attain Shanti (peace) only if you dive in to the deep and undisturbed depths of the sea within, not by swimming around on the surface.
- Baba
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