The misconception that ’science and spirituality are mutually exclusive’ - has been prevailing in the minds of many people since long. At a superficial level, the two streams of knowledge aimed at decipheration of the ultimate truth appear to be contradicting and nullifying each other’s principles. The early period of modern scientific development cultivated a visible or tangible evidence driven reasoning and logic. This advocated a general belief that all progress and intellectual civilization of mankind has been possible only because of the material based scientific investigations and developments.
The advancement of medical technology and public awareness on health has helped improvement of “life-expectancy” in the developed countries as compared to what was the scenario half a century ago. Howbeit, one can hardly see any improvement in total health of people in general. The stresses of life, artificial modes of living and excessive dependence on synthetic medicine etc. have worsened the mental health of most of us today. On the somatic front too, suppressions of one kind of disorder or disease by the heavy dose of some medicines result in
Appreciation and encouragement are the two elements, which could energize even the weakest and elucidate the path to their success. On the contrary, criticism and discouragement could dishearten even the most relentless. Many people consider appreciation as a reward and work diligently to achieve it. This efficient way of working develops skilfulness, which eventually leads to success.