Science Discovers Eternal Wisdom

Author(s): Amarendravijay, J D Lodaya, Bhuvanchandra
Publisher: Jain Sahitya Academy

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compared to man, with its brain weighing only a few grammes. However, an unusual capability of this tiny brain has astonished scientists. During flight, it can detect even the smallest obstacle in its path in complete darkness and can take evasive action to avoid mid-air collision with it. Scientists have extensively tested this special faculty of the bat by flying it through crisscross wires tied across its flight path under laboratory conditions and have come to the conclusion that its brain fulfils the role of an extremely powerful radar and ultra-fast computer rolled into one that enables the bat to choose an obstacle-free path. Can such astonishing level of intelligence displayed by the tiny brain of a bat be explained as an outcome of chemical interaction alone ?
Science proceeds on the assumption that a cell is the primary unit of life. Myriads of cells collectively form various organs that function as separate units and these organs, like the cells, come together to form the whole body that functions as a composite megaunit. Just as different organs function as parts of a corporate body in co-ordination with their counterparts and yet retain their identity by performing specialised function as independent units, the constituent cells of an organ too, though working collectively in consonance with their fellowmembers belonging to that particular organ, retain their individuality of existence and function. In other words, every cell represents a unit of life by itself.
If we accept this concept of federal existence and function at cellular and organic level, the question arises as to which central agency presides over these independently functioning units (organs of the body and their constituent cells) and conducts their affairs not only as self-sufficient units unto themselves but in a concerted manner like an orchestra in perfect harmony? And why, at the time of death, when the megaunit of body ceases its vital functions, do these independent organs and cells lose their vitality in one stroke? With sudden heart failure, (as in a case of coronary åttack) when an otherwise healthy man dies, why do his eyes
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