Book Title: Jain Studies and Science
Author(s): Mahaveer Raj Gelada
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati

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________________ 22 / JAIN STUDIES AND SCIENCE Philosophy to as much extent as it (science) has understood the abstract and empirical facts of the philosophy. Singularity of Truth Mahapragya is quite clear in his opinion that truth is singular and is never ambiguous. He says, "Many approaches towards investigation of truth may differ for different religions, but when the explorer reaches the depth, all the beliefs are left behind and 'the truth' finally emerges. Many people have voiced the opinion that science has harmed religion and has also isolated people from it. Many religious priests have also echoed the same thoughts. But their voices are far from reality. My definite belief is that science has truthfully explained the facts contained in various religions and will continue to do so. The abstract secrets described in the religious scriptures would have remained unexplained due to the unavailability of original sources of their ancient texts. They can now be described in the context of scientific researches with great authenticity. The comparative study of the related branches of philosophy and science is therefore desirable. Due to this, many new dimensions of philosophy can be highlighted." Exploration of Abstract Facts As a religious leader Mahapragya manifests his foresight when he writes, "I agree that the contribution of science to the religion is unparalleled. Had science not explored the hidden and intangible micro-particles; had it not pronounced the micro level truths, various philosophers would have struggled a lot! The 'third eye' of the philosophers is not yet open. They have forgotten the process of experimentation. Today's scientists are performing newer experiments everyday. Science is incessantly indulged with these experiments. Science has revealed numerous esoteric and cryptic truths at micro level. The present balanced attitude towards religion was not possible 500-1000 years back in the absence of scientific proofs. The intense curiosity for the abstract truths (micro level truths) was not there before. Science is reaching towards the boundary of knowledge beyond senses. Scientist do not meditate, do not indulge in spiritualism, nor do they try to awaken transcendental consciousness, but they invent sophisticated equipments through which the truth beyond senses can be discovered. Today science is capable to observe, decipher and establish the intangible and abstract facts which are obscured from the human senses." Deep Connection Expressing a sense of deep bondage between spiritualism and science he says, "I do not agree that spiritualism and science are different. In my opinion they are neither separate nor different. Whether we discover the truth through transcendental awakening of consciousness or through scientific media, the discovery at micro-level is desired in science as well as in spiritualism. The difference could only be that the science treaded the path of materialistic physics, Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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