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The Relevance of Vedic Science
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The Relevance of Vedic Science by Dr. David Frawley
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Vedic science is a system of spiritual knowledge
encompassing all domains of life.
First, it gives us the knowledge whereby liberation or
self-realization can be gained, whereby we gain the true goal of
life which is the immortality of inner consciousness.
Second, it provides the knowledge whereby the outer aspects
of our lives can be harmonized with our spiritual purpose. This
includes how to take care of our physical body and our society.
As such Vedic knowledge provides the foundation for a true
and spiritual human culture. It extends into all spheres of life
and knowledge including medicine, astrology, mathematics,
psychology, sociology and linguistics.
It is the basis of the art in India, its poetry, music,
dance and sculpture. It was the model for the social structure
and legal system of ancient India, which was quite different in
the Vedic age than in medieval or modern times.
Modern science is now entering into the subtle realms of
mind and nature. It is beginning to see the inner side of the
world and thus coming closer to the views of the ancient
mystics.
Such concepts as the relativity of time and space, are well
known in Vedic science. To the ancient seers the entire universe
is the creation (or recreation) of consciousness itself, with
time and space as constructs of the mind. As such, they never
looked upon time and space as having an ultimate or objective
reality.
The Gaia hypothesis much talked about today in scientific
circles, that there is a guiding light and intelligence on
Earth, is another old Vedic idea. Gaia is Greek for Vedic Gau,
the cosmic cow, the spirit of Goddess of the Earth, the Divine
power working through it.
The ancients had many chants to this Earth Goddess to insure
the harmony of man and nature and to keep us attuned to the
cosmic creative vibration. Some gave reverence to her, others
sought to bring the Divine light, the power of the Gods into
her.
Such chants (like the Gayatri) give life to Gaia and protect
and nourish all life on earth. Vedic science sees the universe
as a magical play in the mind, a manifestation of cosmic law to
demonstrate the glory of consciousness and the wonder of being.
Excerpted from the book FROM THE RIVER OF HEAVEN: HINDU AND
VEDIC KNOWLEDGE FOR THE MODERN AGE
by David Frawley
Passage Press, 1990, ISBN 1-878423-01-0
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