Radhanath Swami Defines Science
Life — By RNS Online on September 14, 2010 at 9:14 am
Question to Radhanath Swami: I feel science is the cause of so many problems like environmental pollution etc. Am I right?
Radhanath Swami Maharaja: It is due to lack of science that there are so many problems. By ‘science’ I don’t mean the manipulation of the external gross elements. Bhagavad-Gita, spirituality, and Sanatana Dharma are sciences. Without these foundational sciences strong, other sciences that we build on could create many difficulties. So the problem is not science. But the problem is ignorance. When we create great sciences on the foundation of ignorance, that causes a lot of problem, a lot of pollution, and lots of disruption. Penny wise pounds foolish. Have you ever heard this saying? We are creating so many things, but in the process what are we doing to the environment?
The oceans are becoming polluted. Some people say, just walking around here in Mumbai is like smoking two packs of cigarettes a day. The ozone and the global warming has become an international problem. If we do not give up polluting the atmosphere, this global warming is going to cause the solar ice caps to melt and the oceans are going to rise. According to ecological scientists, if we do not do something about clearing the pollution, practically one fourth to one third of the land will be under the ocean. We are talking about hundreds and millions of people, either being displaced or sleeping with the fish. This is a very serious matter. This situation is created by science. The pollutions are not created by simple people who are farming by natural ways. It is due to industries, and the chemicals they produce. Now all that science could be used for good purposes. However, if they are not in harmony with nature and with God, they may create nice things for the present, but will cause destruction in the future.
So science should be built upon the foundation of knowledge and truth. Then all our science could have very wonderful effects. For example, we are using this microphone; it is a blessing of science. We are using it to help enlighten people and reach people. But someone may use the same thing for something very different. Some awaken passion in your heart, while some awaken hatred and violence. Science is a neutral thing. According to the consciousness of the person using it, it is either going to have positive or negative effects. So science is neither good nor bad. Science is as good as the scientists who are using it. It can be either used to enlighten the world, or it can be used to degrade and pollute the world.
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Awesome awesome simply awesome answer.
If we observe keenly it becomes evident that tough there have been so many masterly inventions by scientist my manipulating gross matter, which one may feel has bettered our lives. The fact still remains happiness still eludes us and just nothing seems to satisfy us and those very inventions have created another set of problems e.g.:- see the waste we generate today from everything we use, plastics, tins, etc the list is endless. Radhanath Swamis answer when contemplated upon gives a breath of fresh air to our approach to life itself.
A redefinition of Science by Radhanath Swami – completely fresh perspective
Very deep analysis of the meaning of Science, it really defining the meaning and application of it in practical life. This message should be conveyed to many many people……….
HARIBOL.
HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj says “Without these foundational sciences strong, other sciences that we build could create many difficulties.” This is 100% truth. I think our scientist has to comply with this. They only understand when they will become a deovotee of the lord. Haribol
Very nice understanding of science.Thanks
Maharaj rightly calls the soul science as the foundation of all science. Rest of so called science simply deals with manipulating matter to make an animalistic society. When the hearts of scientists and all others could be filled with God consciousness, science will create heaven on earth, not till then.
Science today is a servant of mammon and evil. Knowledge and intelligence has been surrendered on the altar of greed. What good can come of such an attitude?
Body- focused humanity drifting along the shoreless ocean has a hope in the form of Radhanath Maharaj. May God give him long life to serve humanity.
What an explanation Radhanath Swami has given about the real science.
In very clear terms Radhanath Swami Maharaj has reminded everyone that it in isolation everything is neutral – it is the consciousness that makes it good or bad. And the same holds true for science.
Great insight into science.
“So science is neither good nor bad”. Here is a person who is not at all biased toward his point of view and gives a holistic picture of the issue in question.
Radhanath Swami’ ability to handle sensitive issues without evoking any strong emotions is fabulous.
very convincing answer
deep contemplation…
“So the problem is not science. But the problem is ignorance”- A very true Answer by radhanath Swami ji
Very nice and lucid way of explaining by Radhanath Swami. The real science is the science of God which is the foundation. As Radhanath Swami says forgetting this real science and trying to creat things for self enjoyment really pollute the entire surroundings.
Radhanath Swami’s presentations & discourses on the subject matters of God & spirituality are most scientific & rational.
Radhanath Swami defines science so precisely.
‘Science’ when we come across this word, our mind immediately is convinced that whatever is being presented has to be the truth and we so easily accept it, but when it comes to the science of God – Ah ah! Our intelligence goes for a toss. Radhanath Swami so wonderfully brings out the point.
“Science should be built upon the foundation of knowledge and truth. Then all our science could have very wonderful effects” – very correctly said by Radhanath Swami.
Without such understanding today we have brought mother earth to such a state that future existence on this planet is now a ?
It is really a very enlightening nectar. Thanks for sharing.
R.N Swami nicely points out
“Science is as good as the scientists who are using it. It can be either used to enlighten the world, or it can be used to degrade and pollute the world”.
Jai Gurudev
Very True.
science should be built upon the foundation of knowledge and truth. Wonderful thought for todays world.
Thank you maharaj.
Superb…The foundation of Science is so deep….That Science should be built upon the foundation of knowledge & Truth is an amazing & powerful point…thank you swamiji
Radhanath Swami has a broad vision on science and its best application.
What a superb answer – problems are not due to science but lack of it. Science defined so nicely.
Understanding of science with spiritual vision makes ultimate sense.
Its very true.Science is just like a knife, a knife in doctor’s hand saves a persons life, where as knife in the hands of a murderer will kill the person.
Radhanath Swami rightly said
Science means systemized knowledge.Radhanath Swami wonderfully explains what real science is and what today’s science of exploiting nature is doing to our environment.Radhanath Swami is not only highlighting the problems but also offering solutions.
Such clarity enlightens the heart. Science is as good as the scientists. So, for science to be good, it must be used by good people, i.e. people who are ready to live in harmony with nature and God.
Very nice article explaining the basic and essential principles on which science needs to be built
So nice artical by Radhanath Swami on Technological advancements.They have lot of limitations.
Radhanath Swami has given a beautiful explanation on what is really science. We should live in harmony with nature and only then can we be able to reduce the environmental degradation that is happening around us.
very true. science in itself is not the problem but it depends on its usage.
thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj for the quite elaborate answer on this topic and bringing clarity to the matter.
Maharaj clarifies the common fanatic stand I usually take while blaming science as the sole reason for corruption of the hearts. Its actually the foundation of the science and its application. Thank you
I liked the definition of science given by HH Radhanath Swami
thanks for sharing this Maharaj. Amazing insights about what real science is.
What a detail given by Radhanath Swami
Let the scientists of today rethink on the lines explained by Radhanath swami and then consider them self’s, as worth the efforts.
Wonderful answer by Radhanath swami
a true saint is definitely all knowing. Which means he knows the essence of everything. Maharaj surely knows a lot about science.
A wonderful defination of science by a real scientist!!!
“Science is as good as the scientists who are using it. It can be either used to enlighten the world, or it can be used to degrade and pollute the world.” H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj has given a nice description of what science is with a totally different perspective. The purpose and intent matter.
Amazing answer
All GLories To.H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
Beautiful answer, Only a spiritual guru can think like this.
Hare Krishna
Radhanath Swami once quoted “Mundane Science heals in retail & kills in wholesale”
Amazing answer ! Thank you !
A perfect answer by Radhanath Swami..science is neither good nor bad
Such a wonderful convincing answer.
Very good answer by Radhanath Swami. What we consider science is really avidya.
Best answers I have found defining science. What should be the right perspective to look at the scientific advancement. Thanks Maharaj.
Radhanath Swami presents a perfect understanding
Science is not True Science.! Thats awesome.!
Radhanath Swami has uniquely defined the meaning of the word “science” !! Something to give a serious thought to.
Very convincing reply by Radhanath Swami.,…
wonderful
Radhanath Swami’s is very clear of what actually science is and should be meant for. In fact, the current science is rather nescience (built of ignorance) which is cause of all trouble in world with a scapel in the hands of monleys. It is only because of spiritualists like Radhanath Swami that the world is still a worth living despite the hopeless situation we are in.
One should use the science in the service of Lord otherwise it damage the environment.
thnk you radhaanth swami
Excellent answer
Radhanath Swami is addressing the root cause of the problem
So nice. Essence of philosophy given by Radhanath swami.
1.Bhagavad-Gita, spirituality, and Sanatana Dharma are sciences.2.science should be built upon the foundation of knowledge and truth. These two points define science so clearly.Thank you Radhanath Swami
Thank you Radhanath Swami for giving practical solution for the ill-effects of modern science.
Very nice answer
Thank you Mahaaraja for this answer. You mentioned science should be built upon the foundation of knowledge and truth. This is so nice. and clarifying the source of problem
This kind of answer was never given by anyone
Thank you very much Radhanath swami maharaj,for nice description of sceince.
Radhanath Swami’s views on science and its impact on human psyche is amazing.
awesome answer.
very nice.
H.H.Radhanath Swami has always employed scientific inquiry amongst his students in understanding God. . Because for one who is a sincere student of science, God’s presence is very obvious, for science only unfolds the marvels created by God. Otherwise science used to manipulate the creation for one’s myopic self centred enjoyment,can only cause long term disharmony as he speaks in this article
perfect question and perfect answer. All glories to Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
Very convincing answer…..I specially liked ‘science should be built upon the foundation of knowledge and truth’
Thank You Radhanath Swami for enlightening the subject- science.
very nice understanding of real science
Must read answer !!
Simply wonderful answer addressing the root cause of ignorance of real science !
Thanks Radhanath Swami!
KC IS THE REAL SCIENCE
Truly awesome! Thanks Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
This what is the real scince. amazed to see the explanation. Thanks HH RNSM
Radhanath Swami is so right! Science can be beneficially used for real and wholesome Benefit of mankind.
Excellent thoughts on science by Radhanath Swami. It gives us students the encouragement to go ahead knowing these various sciences and then applying it wisely for the good of the present and the future.
Thank you very much for sharing. Radhanath Swami clearly say here that “science” if applied on the foundation of knowledge and truth, it gives wonderful effects or else the same science gives worse effects than ever heard
This is a perfect reply by Radhanath swami maharaj.
Nice definition, Thank you so much Maharaj
A beautiful analytic class on science. Its positive and negative aspects wonderfully presented by his holiness Radhanath Maharaj.
This is a wonderful definition & real meaning of Science presented by Radhanath Swami.
Wonderful article. Thanks a lot for sharing this. “Science is neither good nor bad. Science is as good as the scientists who are using it.”
Perfect answer
All Glories To H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj
How wonderful is this explanation. Everybody today believes their science which is being exploited recklessly is only of great use, which is an absolute misconception.
Hare Krishna.
Wonderful explanation about science!
this angle of defination of science as presented by Radhanath Swami is one of the most scientific understanding of science