How does Quantum Physics work? In this article we discuss a very brief simplified history of Quantum Mechanics and will quote what the founding fathers of this branch of science had to say about it. We are not interested in new age mumbo-jumbo. We are interested in understanding what is real and what is false.... Continue Reading →
Speed of Light in Vedas
Velocity of Light was calculated by Maxwell in 19th century but it was actually determined accurately in Rig Veda. It was further elaborated by Sayana in 14th century AD. Also Sun was described as a God riding on a chariot with seven horses of different colors. These are the 7 colors in VIBGYOR. Indian Almanacs calculated accurately... Continue Reading →
Learning in the womb
In Mahabharatha, when Subhadra was pregnant, Arjun told her the secret of entering the chakravyuh. When he was explaining the exit procedure, Subhadra fell asleep, so Arjuna stopped there. So Abhimanyu in Subhadra's womb learned only the entrance procedure and he never had the chance to learn the exit strategy. There was a time when people criticized... Continue Reading →
Polluted Ganga still has medicinal qualities
Sanjay Pandey, Lucknow, Deccan Herald News Service: Despite being polluted, the waters of the Ganges still possess ‘medicinal qualities’ and could pave the way for developing new ‘anti-microbial compounds’. According to a research conducted by a senior scientist of Lucknow-based National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), a prestigious CSIR laboratory, Dr Chandrashekhar Nautiyal, the Ganga waters... Continue Reading →
Psychophysiology (Study of Body and Mind)
The branch of biology dealing with the functions and vital processes of living organisms or their parts and organs is known as physiology. The Bhagavad-gita informs us about the gross and subtle bodies of the living organism. The gross body is visible to us and is made of earth, water, fire, air and ether. The... Continue Reading →
Atomic Physics (Science of the Atom)
In the Eight Chapter verse nine of the Bhagavad-gita, the process of thinking of the Supreme Lord is mentioned. One of the descriptions of the Lord is that He is smaller than the smallest kavim puranam anushasitaram anor aniyamsam anusmared yah One should meditate upon the Supreme Person as the one who knows everything, as... Continue Reading →
Gastroenterology (Science of the Digestive System)
“I am the fire of digestion in the bodies of all living entities, and I join with the air of life, outgoing and incoming, to digest the four kinds of foodstuff.” This is Lord Krishna’s statement from the Fifteenth Chapter, fourteenth verse of the Bhagavad-gita. According to Ayur-vedic shastra, we understand that there is a... Continue Reading →
Dietetics (Science of Nutrition)
:arrow:The science of nutrition and healthy living are presented in elaborate detail in the Seventeenth Chapter of the Bhagavad-Gita. “Foods dear to those in sattva-guna increase the duration of life, purify one's existence and give strength, health, happiness and satisfaction. Such foods are juicy, fatty, wholesome, and pleasing to the heart.” (Bhagavad-Gita 17.8) “Foods that... Continue Reading →