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Nodoubt scientists, technicians and engineers are required for the industrial growth of a nation and the studies of it should not be devoid of moral values. Science is both knowledge and power. It has interest as well as utility. It is fruitful but it demands disciplined devotion to the pursuit of Truth It developes in its votaries an attitude of tolerance. open-mindedness, freedom from prejudice and hospitality to new ideas But the dis-proportionate emphasis on science has become a causing concern. Scientists have now discovered means by which human life can be wiped off the surface of this plane Today the problem facing 18 18 the problem of saving the human race from extinction 'which is of graver consequence
If we choose rightly, the achievements of science may lead to soch a degree of material wealth and abundance of leisure as has never before been possible All this will only be possible when we achieve a revolution in the inner complasions that control us. India is nodoubt on the cross-roads today Western scientific research has by its wonderful achievements cast its spell on all. One could not and should not escape its influence.. Scientific progress too is a gift from the same pature who has bestowed all other things on us To ignore it would be tantamount to turning our back on the path of progress. i la fact our strength lies got in overlooking it but in controlling and harnessing it for the good of mankınd Science is wisdom consciousness is a greater wisdom; if there should come a
