I had read somewhere that of all human values - truth and honesty contribute most in bringing about a certain order in life - and I concur with this view. As I read the words they set me thinking that is this not true even in the scientific field! The scientific community expects that experiments should be conducted and reported with complete truth and honesty- and the logically deduced results of the experiments should lead to growth of knowledge - which can then be used for the benefit and overall growth of mankind (although sometimes these are used for destructive and selfish purposes)! A true scientific temperament calls for rational thinking with the spirit of inquiry! But aren't these again the basic fundamentals for anyone wanting to tread the path of spiritualism! So also the great masters and mystics all say that nothing should be accepted unless you think it over for yourself, understand it - rationally, logically and then ultimately experience it! They call it 'chintan' and 'manan' and the end result is 'self-realization'. Progress of science takes place slowly, revealing the mysteries, beauty, symmetry of nature. Man started with 2D, realized 3D and today is aware of 4D space. As science reveals more and more - at some point man will truly understand about all the other dimensions talked about in scriptures. Ultimately, both the scientist and the person on the journey towards self-realization experience a kind of inner strength that keeps them going - because both follow discipline of a similar nature in their lives!!!!!!!!
Dr. Poonam Mehra