Science Discovers Eternal Wisdom

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

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with ours?
Not unlike the above-mentioned confusion regarding time element, there is a possibility of discrepancy in our interpretation of the symbolised units of spatial measurement mentioned in Jain scriptures which has resulted in our failure to understand various distances between places and sizes of cities mentioned in scriptures.
Religious leaders with keen insight would easily realise that, under the present circumstances, instead of magnifying the points of difference between modern science and scriptural texts, they would be rendering better service to the cause of religion, if they would highlight the common ground of mutual agreement between these two. This would help generate in the camp-followers of scientism respect for scriptures and reverence towards their enunciators. Looking at the manner in which science is forging ahead to unravel the mysteries of mysticism, time is ripe for such a move.
Common ground of concurrence :
From the deliberations so far, we have seen that those who swear allegiance to science will have to endorse the validity of the following assertions.
In addition to our physical body, we possess within ourselves an element eternal, imperishable and immortal.
After disintegration of present physical form, the l' dwelling within has to be reborn elsewhere and
For transmigration of soul, apart from this earth, there are other locations in this boundless universe with varied conditions of life obtaining therein. We may
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