Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Monk and his scientific attitude

Swami Vivekananda was a great scientific visionary of all times. He strongly believed that the scientific attitude is a key to the pursuit of truth. He said 'Do not believe a thing because you read it in a book! Do not believe a thing because another has said it so! Find out the truth for yourself! That is realization!'He sowed the seeds of Vedanta in the West and scientific
growth in India.  He considered the synthesis of east and west as the best model for mankind and for excellence. The eminent scientist Nikola Testa was charmed by the resemblance of the Samkhya theory of matter and energy and that of modern science. Actually, in 1895, Vivekananda shared with Tesla the idea of matter and energy to be one, and requested him to prove it through mathematics. However, Tesla failed to accomplish it.... Eventually after 10 years, in 1905, Albert Einstein proved the oneness of matter and energy (E= mc2). Vivekananda's exploration of cosmic universe was infinitely deeper than the other scientists of his time.
~B. N. Dwivedi in Swami Vivekananda’s interaction with scientists and his appreciation of them: celebrating his 150th birth anniversary 

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Anna Hazareji - Fusion of Netaji and Gandhiji ?


Annaji has taken inspiration from Swami Vivekanandaji and dedicated his life to the service of humanity at the age of 38. In his entire life, he has served for others. After his seventh standard he had to work for his family members, then joined Indian Army and worked for his fellow citizen. Then moved to his village and transformed it into a self-sustained village after struggling for decades. Which was an experiment and inspired by idea of Gandhiji. He had fought for many social issues by a non-violent method - Indefinite Fast. He used this Gandhian tool against the corruption which has been supported in the name of Gandhi. At this age of 74 Annaji is fighting against corruption without any fear. He understood Gandhiji's statement "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win." Swamiji in his call to the nation said "Death is better than a vegetating ignorant life; it is better to die on the battle-field than to live a life of defeat." He is the man who is not only inspired by Swamiji,Gandhiji and others, he has demonstrated by implementing their ideas through his work.
Netaji once said “Freedom is not given, it is taken'”. So same way he is demanding 'Jan lokpal bill'. He doesn't want the version 'given' by the corrupt system but he is fighting for the ultimate one, to be 'taken' by people of India. It is evident that, there were men who were born in this sacred land who can inspire even many decades after their death... (Inspirations Guaranteed : "His call to the Nation")

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Sunday, October 11, 2009