This document discusses the definitions and evolution of science and spirituality. It defines science as the pursuit of knowledge and understanding through systematic methodology based on evidence. Spirituality is related to the soul and unification with the Supreme soul. Scientific spirituality refers to spirituality that is proven by science. Several pioneers from ancient India are highlighted for integrating science with spirituality in fields like surgery, atom theory, yoga, and medicine. Modern examples of scientific spirituality include research proving practices like yoga, mantra chanting, and rituals. Developing areas of study are suggested such as applying social science to spiritual principles and political science to ancient texts. The document advocates for a center to conduct research integrating science with spiritual disciplines and consciousness.

1. By: Piyush Trivedi
Lecturer-Scientific Spirituality
Research Fellow-Psychology

2. Science (old Def.)
"science" refers to the body of reliable knowledge
itself, of the type that can be logically and rationally
(reasonably) explained
(Aristotle, ca. 4th century BCE "Nicomachean Ethics Book VI, and Metaphysics
Book I:". "In general the sign of knowledge or ignorance is the ability to teach,
and for this reason we hold that art rather than experience is scientific
knowledge (epistemē); for the artists can teach, but the others cannot." —
Aristot. Met. 1.981b)

3. Science (New Def.)
(Scientific methodology includes the following:
 Objective observation: Measurement and data (possibly although not
necessarily using mathematics as a tool)
 Evidence
 Experiment and/or observation as benchmarks for testing hypotheses
 Induction: reasoning to establish general rules or conclusions drawn from facts
or examples
 Repetition
 Critical analysis
 Verification and testing: critical exposure to scrutiny, peer review and
assessment.)
"Science is the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the
natural and social world following a systematic methodology
based on evidence.“ - The Science Council, London

4. Spirituality
The dictionary definition of spirit is “The nonphysical part of
a person that is the seat of emotions and character; the
soul”
Thus Spirituality is related to soul or the unification of
soul with the Supreme soul. As supreme soul is
concerned with all living beings and not limited to any
group of people, spirituality is also concerned with all
living beings and not limited to any religion.

5. Scientific Spirituality
Spirituality well grounded (proven) by science.
Need of Scientific Spirituality:
It is because Modern brain is habituated to
believe only what is proven by science. Another
aspect is that Scientific Spirituality can separate
spirituality from religion which is mix of
scientific, non scientific and pseudo scientific
believes and practices among which some are
harmful or useless.

6. Pioneers of Scientific Spirituality
Maharshi Yagyavalakya-Science of Yagya
Maharshi Vishvamitra-Science of Gayatri Mantra

7. Pioneers of Scientific Spirituality
(contd.)
Maharshi Sushrut- Surgery
Acharya Kanad-Theory of Atom

8. Pioneers of Scientific Spirituality
(contd.)
Maharshi Patanjali- Eightfold path of Yoga
Maharshi Charak-Medical sciences

9. Pioneers of Scientific Spirituality
(contd.)
Aryabhatt- Mathamatics
Varah Mihir- Hydrology, Geology and ecology

10. Pioneers of Scientific Spirituality
(contd.)
Nagarjuna-Chemistry
Pt. Shri Ramsharma Acharya-Pioneers of modern
era of Scientific Spirituality

11. Modern era of Scientific Spirituality
Examples of Spiritual practices proven by science:
Yagyopathy(homa) proven by
modern chemistry and
environmental sciences

12. Modern era of
Scientific Spirituality (contd..)
Yoga proven by medical
sciences and behavioral
sciences.

13. Modern era of
Scientific Spirituality (contd..)
Mantra Chanting
proven by modern
Psychology and Medical
Sciences.

14. Modern era of
Scientific Spirituality (contd..)
Re-birth and other
principles proven by
various scientific
experiments.

15. Some developing areas of
Scientific Spirituality
Science on rituals, festivals and other spiritual
practices
Social science on Varnashram and other principles
Political science on ancient spiritual literature

16. Some slides from the
presentation of Dr. Pranav
Pandya sir on Scientific
Spirituality.

17. Science not guided by spirituality became self-destructive and a
liability rather than asset.
Religion isolating itself
from Science became
superstition.
SCIENTIFIC SPIRITUALITY

18. Instead of considering the quotes of scriptures as the
ultimate truth had the religion opened itself for newer ideas
and thoughts it would have progressed immensely. Just to
prove the superiority of respective religious over the other
sects, this approach made religion dogmatic, illogical and
being cornered, bounded itself on the basis of cast, creed
and sect.
As far as Vedic teachings are concerned
they speak immortal truth

19. Our Sages - Rishis were scientists
of consciousness
They made their own body the laboratory to
conduct experimentation and they devised
the disciplines adopting which ordinary
human being can develop supramental
powers.

20. A center for research and training
on Scientific Spirituality

21. ILLUSIONS
DISAPPEAR
FOLLOWING
MEDITATION
PSYCHOMETRIC
EVALUATION OF SADHAK
STEADINESS &
ENHANCED-
MEMORY ARE THE
OUTCOME OF
SADHANA
ILLUSION
MIRROR TRACING
MEMORY
STEADINESS

22. A UNIVERSAL CENTRE FOR DISSEMINATION OF ANCIENT SPIRITUAL
KNOWLEDGE RELATING TO ENLIGHTENED HUMAN LIFE.
A CENTER FOR A STUDY ON SCIENTIFIC SPIRITUALITY