Nandanvana

Author(s): N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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non-dogmatic, pragmatic, adventurous, independent, futurist, devoid of delusion of tradition and faith, respectful of useful tradition and previous knowledge, enjoyer of the fruits of tree of knowledge and, thus, sufferer of sorrow and sins. This is opposed by.vested interest as Rajneesh says". This outlook has been a boon for man's material progress well known. It has shaped the life and culture of the twentieth century by providing us with the idea and means of external unification through production, industrialization and standardization of materials, equipments, transport, communications, electricalelectronic-audiovisual appliances, frozen and fast foods, medical and agricultural discoveries. It has given all types of physical and psychological comforts and strength. If the maxim is correct, he must develop a sound mind infused with ethical religious values. This type of scientific outlook is the base for universal religion, which has been denied so far. This pains Waldemar Kaempffert. Points of Conflict
A comparative study of religious and scientific outlook depicts their conflicting and contradictory picture only on the surface. It was accepted up to the Middle and somewhat Modern Ages causing different types of sufferings even to those professing deep faith. The case of noted palaeontologist, Teilhard suggests the practice still continuing (1948) "7. The church controlling education forbade scientific studies and research. There seem to be two points of this conflict: (a) the concept of God and (b) scriptural authority on worldly phenomena.
Scientists and parapsychologists even of today are unable either to prove or disprove the concept of God and rebirth by their methodology. They are convinced, however, that human welfare could still be done without worrying about these concepts as seen in the gospels of Mahāvīra and Buddha 2500 years age. Satyabhakta seems to be reasonable to suggest that the concepts were devised to psychologically mesmerize the men in specific authorities. Many scientists, however, feel and I agree with them that one may be a good scientist as well as a good believer even by accepting genuine scientific findings in part or whole".