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“Scientific development and Our Responsibility”

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Scientist Meet At Bangalore – Karnataka Jain Bhawan

from 29th to 31st January – 2010

Blessings and Special Presence Param Poojya Sarakoddharaka Upadhyarathna

Munishri 108 Gyansagar Maharaj ji and Jagadguru Shree Charu Kiriti Bhattakrakji

  

“Imagination is important”However, for complete bliss,

dharma (Salvation) is more important

“Raise your hands to achieve your goal”. 

This slide shows how one can achieve his goal.

“Once a person wanted to go to USA for a meeting, he would made proper

planning: - arranging ticket, dedicatedly preparing meeting schedule, handing over urgent work with colleague for

implementation in his absence, packing luggage, catching the flight and

reaching USA” Similarly, once we decide to follow

Dharma and achieve complete bliss , you would act in that direction

Humility

Detachment

Renunciation Austerity

Supremeforgiveness

Truthfulness

Continence

Straight-forwardness

Purity

Self-restraint

Five

Great vowsOf

AsceticsNon-attachment/Non-possession -

Aparigraha

Non-violence -Ahimsa

Truth -Satya

Non-stealing -Achaurya/asteya

Celibacy/Chastity -Brahmcharya

Five

Rules of Conducts(Samities)

Adana NikshepanaSamiti-

Regulation of talkingand keeping

Esnna Samiti-Regulation of begging

Iriya Samiti-Regulation of walking

Utsarga Samiti-Regulation of disposal Bhasa Samiti-

Regulation of speaking

ThreeRules of

avoidanceof misconduct

(Gupties)

Kaya Gupti-Regulation of bodily activity

Mana Gupti-Regulation of mind

Vachana Gupti-Regulation of speach

To reflect To reflect andand...... Act. Act.

The difference between the rich The difference between the rich andand

poor countries is not because poor countries is not because of :of :

The age of the The age of the countrycountry

As India & Egypt, that are more than 2000As India & Egypt, that are more than 2000years old and are poor whereas Canada,years old and are poor whereas Canada,Australia & New Zealand, that 150 yearsAustralia & New Zealand, that 150 years

Ago were inexpressive, today areAgo were inexpressive, today areDeveloped countries and are rich.Developed countries and are rich.

Available Natural Available Natural ResourcesResources

Japan has a limited territory, 80%Japan has a limited territory, 80%mountainous, inadequate for agriculture &mountainous, inadequate for agriculture &

cattle raising, but it is the second worldcattle raising, but it is the second worldeconomy. The country is like an immenseeconomy. The country is like an immensefloating factory, importing  raw materialfloating factory, importing  raw material

from the whole world and exportingfrom the whole world and exportingmanufactured products.manufactured products.

Switzerland, which does not plant Switzerland, which does not plant cocoa but has the best chocolate of cocoa but has the best chocolate of the world. In its little territory they the world. In its little territory they

raise animals and plant the soil during raise animals and plant the soil during 4 months per year. Not enough, they 4 months per year. Not enough, they produce dairy products of the best produce dairy products of the best quality. It is a small country that quality. It is a small country that

transmits an image of security, order transmits an image of security, order & labor, which made it the world’s & labor, which made it the world’s

strong safe.strong safe.

Area / TerritoryArea / Territory

Intellectual DifferenceIntellectual Difference

Executives from rich countries whoExecutives from rich countries whocommunicate with their counterpartscommunicate with their counterpartsin poor countries show that there isin poor countries show that there isno significant intellectual difference.no significant intellectual difference.

What is the What is the difference then?difference then?

The difference is The difference is because of :because of :

The great majority follow theThe great majority follow the

following principles in their lives following principles in their lives ::

9. Punctuality.9. Punctuality.

1. Ethics, as a basic principle.1. Ethics, as a basic principle.

2. Integrity.2. Integrity.

3. Responsibility.3. Responsibility.

4. Respect to the laws & rules.4. Respect to the laws & rules.

5. Respect to the rights of other citizens5. Respect to the rights of other citizens..6. Work loving.6. Work loving.

7. Strive for saving & investment.7. Strive for saving & investment.

88. Will of super action.. Will of super action.

Humility

Detachment

Renunciation Austerity

Supremeforgiveness

Truthfulness

Continence

Straight-forwardness

Purity

Self-restraint

Five

Great vowsOf

AsceticsNon-attachment/Non-possession -

Aparigraha

Non-violence -Ahimsa

Truth -Satya

Non-stealing -Achaurya/asteya

Celibacy/Chastity -Brahmcharya

SCIENCE

BEAUTIFUL

INNOCENT

DEDICATED

POWERFUL

RELIGION

ELEGANT

RELIABLE

EFFICIENT

PERFECT

SCIENCE & RELIGION

Jainism is perhaps one of the most scientific religions in world and therefore it is still relevant to the society and the world. I do not find any contradiction between Jainism and science. It throws ample light on the real nature of substance or matter as propounded by Jain thinkers. Jain metaphysics approves of the scientific axiom that nothing is destructible. That means nothing can be created out of nothing, or out of something, which does not at all exist in one form or the other. The Jain doctrine is pertinent when it advocates that the universe is uncreated, real, eternal, and infinite with no beginning and end. The modern science has confirmed that this universe has automatic working process and the matter is never destroyed; it only undergoes changes into different states or modes. This is the law of nature.

The Jain thinkers expressed their views that plants and vegetables, earth, water, fire and air have souls and are endowed with only one sense organ of touch. Sir Jagdish Chand Basu had clearly proved in early 19th century in " Private life of Plant" through his scientific experiments beyond doubt that plants and all green vegetation also have life like human beings, and also experience feelings of joy, sorrow, anger, and fear like us. Webster and other scientists have already supported this view. Later on, Basu also proved the view of Jainism that there is life and growth in stones, which is also approved by scientists. The Sammurchana Jivas of Jainism are called abiogenists in science.

The Jain doctrine of Karma is fully substantiated by the obvious disparities among living creatures. This doctrine makes the transmigration of souls a proven fact, and establishes their continuity and immortality. The Karma doctrine of Jainism also does away with the necessity of any outside agency, an invisible all pervading, omnipotent and omniscient supreme being, creator, destroyer, preserver and dispenser of justice, for the purpose of punishing or rewarding living beings. Scientists also feel no need of any unknown hand to interfere with the automatic working of the universe.

The world-renowned great scientist Einstein in his work "The Theory of Relativity" has already supported the Anekantavada theory of Jainism. Scientists also support the theory of Lokakasa and Alokakasa of Jainism. Likewise, scientists on the basis of sound implements like gramophone, Radio and T.V., Casettes etc, prove its theory of sound or word as concrete. Like the Jainism, the European mathematicians Cantor Piano and Frege have accepted the reality of space and time.

Modern scientists had to assume an invisible element called "Ether" as the medium to transmit sounds and words across thousands of miles. This is the theory of Dharma and Adharma in Jainism, which has been propounded by Jain thinkers long ago. The most remarkable contribution of Jainism relates to their analysis of atomic linking or the mutual attraction of atoms in the formation of molecules.

The principle of vegetarian diet (Sakahara) and vegetables and food habits is also totally supported by medical doctors. Jainism ordains its followers to drink water after proper distillation with the view to avoid the killing of germs of water. Through microscopes scientists have found innumerous tiny germs invisible to the naked eye moving to and fro in water. Jainism lays stress on taking meals before sunset in defense of the vow of non-violence. The modern science also tells that after sunset many tiny living beings come into existence in the atmosphere. These beings enter our food and drinks, and thereby enter our digestive systems. The physicians and Ayurvedic literature also supported Jain's viewpoint on day dining.

Likewise, the principles of psychology, sociology, anthropology, biology, chemistry, mathematics and other branches of science may also be supported by Jain theories.