Our students and younger generation, the future projection of our society, are being taught the latest scientific and technological developments in various disciplines at numerous colleges and universities around the world. However, they are lacking the spiritual foundation. In an attempt to fathom the secrets of nature, we have missed the deeper meaning and purpose of our own life and the universe we live in. It is ironic that in this advanced age of science and technology we are not able to find any deeper meaning and purpose of life – the very first question addressed in spirituality. This has caused a wide gap in wholistic growth of students and every individual. It has also been a major cause for so many problems, diseases, unrest, unnatural habits, evident in our modern youths. As one of the founding fathers of quantum physics, Erwin Schrodinger, who gave us the equation that bears his name (Schrodinger ’s Equation), expressed:
“It is certainly not in general the case that by acquiring a good all-round scientific education you so completely satisfy the innate longing for a religious or philosophical stabilization, in face of the vicissitudes of everyday life, as to feel quite happy without anything more. … This produces the grotesque phenomenon of scientifically trained, highly competent minds with an unbelievably childlike – undeveloped or atrophied – philosophical outlook.”
In a humble attempt to bridge this gap, we are launching this certificate course on science and spirituality.The objectives of this course are:
To promote a balanced growth of scientific temper and spiritual wisdom in the students.
To provide new understanding of life, through a novel combination of science skills and spiritual values.
Learn the new paradigm of science based on the complementary approach of science and spirituality to solve the problems of origins of life and universe, consciousness and ethical issues.
Learn the ethical responsibilities towards oneself, other living beings and nature.
Learn the practical applications of spiritual principles for harmonious living within and out.
Winter School on Science and Spirituality from 26th - 28th January 2017