This document discusses the relationship between rationality, religion, and defining what is "good". It argues that science and technology focus only on solving physical problems and increasing comfort, but do not address deeper human values. Religions try to answer this but cannot provide perfect guidance. Rationalists and religious people also struggle to understand each other due to differences in how the brain processes information. A holistic approach is needed that uses both rational and religious thinking to define "good" in a way that rejuvenates and inspires people. Repeating names of God (Namasmarn) is presented as one technique that can achieve this holistic perspective.
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The ultimate aim of any philosophy or religion is supposed to be towards the welfare of the society showing a
genuine concern for humanity as a whole. However one has to accept the fact that unfortunately some of the
philosophies have nurtured themselves in such a way that they have emerged merely in an academic fashion
exhibiting the scholarship of the propounder and further utilizing the language in a verbose style. Similarly most
of the religions have also engrossed themselves in the rituals in an untiring manner which have taken foremost
position and toll, surpassing the real Spiritual aspect along with Philosophy. It is sad that so many centuries have
rolled down and still we are groping in darkness with same basic problems while as a contrast, Science with
empirical proofs has shown in all its branches notable progress. In fact all living beings strive for comfort and
further exert to crystallize the same into happines
The idea of a soul is a complex one. First of all, because the.docxcherry686017
The idea of a soul is a complex one. First of all, because there is not one definition that people can consensually
agree on. Secondly, because what exactly a soul entails or what its purpose it has is controversial. And lastly,
because no one can say for sure who has a soul: humans? Animals? Trees? It could be thought that to have a
soul is to have duality of the body and mind, or to have an after life, or maybe to have the capacity for sympathy.
Personally I believe it is to have the capacity for sympathy because to have empathy or sympathy is to relate to
others, which is ultimately the basis of our mortality. In the case of ethical medicinal practices, the role of a soul
and the ability to empathize and relate to others is key.
The amount of limitations that should be put medical research for humans is ultimately a question of ethics. If
the above definition of a soul can be at least somewhat agreed on, then it can also be said that humans must
have a soul and must have the ability to relate to others. So in conducting medical research on humans, most
would think that the conductor would use his empathy and overall knowledge of human mortality to make a
decision of what is ethically right.
However it is not that simple. Just as human relations are a large part in our mortality, so are individual opinions
and diversity of opinion. In anthropological terms, diversity of opinion can be seen as a manifestation of culture.
Culture categorizes us into groups based on many different aspects, including environment, religion, language,
etc., and ultimately shapes our views and beliefs on virtually everything. In this respect I think the topic of
beneficence cannot simply be reduced to ethics but more narrowly, to a respect and acceptance for all cultures.
This concept is clearly demonstrate in the Yanomami case study because the researchers' idea of what is
ethical (based on their western culture) is very different from that of the Yanomami tribe. The researchers'
intentions were all good, in fact they both wanted to use their research to benefit the Yanomami themselves, but
there is a large cultural gap which they ignored; therefore counteracting their good intentions and offending the
very people they were trying to help.
Regretfully these sort of cultural and ethical boundaries are often overlooked. So while one might think its
common sense to make the people you are researching your first ethical priority, the vast cultural differences
don't make this such a black and white situation, thus making a demand for such review boards. The main
principled argument that most people would agree with is that no research should be done on humans without
the subjects consent, regardless of its potential revolutionary benefits. On a similar note, it should also be in the
interest of the boards to measure the amount of risk involved with the research to its potential benefits and make
sure they are consistent with each other.
All in all, I think ...
“The fundamentals of science of living may be defined as” the body of knowledge consisting of certain principles which define the style of life, show the problems and solutions and present the path for the betterment of way of life. The modern and contemporary culture is having an impact on education. Education is more understood to be a training for getting some skills to earn and live luxuriously than to improve knowledge and inculcate culture to have a journey for truth. When the education and training are endowed with the value s then the system becomes more a path for perfection. Such education backed by training can make the man to observe, analyse, synthesise and interpret the actions of his bodymind complex and make him potential enough to do a thing, pragmatic enough to be efficient and wise enough to have a hunt for peace and bliss. In his hunt for peace and bliss he finds out the first hurdle in his mind.
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Over the past one hundred years, the discipline of psychology has exploded
onto the academic and scientific scene, advancing theories of human behavior,
theories of normal and abnormal development, and theories of the personal
and situational variables that contribute to one’s personality makeup. In fact,
there are entire schools of thought that have been developed as a way to syn-
thesize the vast array of ideas proposed by various theorists who are convinced
that their theory is the most compelling in the understanding of the human
psyche. There are Euro-American schools of thought that are labeled psychody-
namic, neo-analytic, behaviorism, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and exis-
tential (Myers, 2010).
MISSING ELEMENTS
In illustrating this point, many psychoanalytic theories are anchored in the
works of Sigmund Freud, who viewed human nature as a dynamic interplay be-
tween the unconscious, preconscious, and conscious mind. Each domain is be-
lieved to be responsible for navigating perspectives that influence how each
individual responds to internal instinctual drives (unconscious), repressed or
stored memories (preconscious), or to the demand of the external environment
(the conscious). Freud’s approach advanced the notion that the personality
comprised three interrelated parts labeled the ID (basic instincts that operate ac-
cording to what is pleasurable and satisfaction seeking), EGO (conscious
choices that are anchored in perceptions of reality), and the SUPER EGO (a
mental conscience influenced by parental values and principles of morality).
Psychoanalytic theory also proposed five stages (oral, anal, phallic, latency, and
genital) of development in a person’s life, each focusing on a region of the
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body that aligned with the instinctual and pleasure seeking tendencies that
were believed to be the most salient at that point in time. The goals of a psy-
chodynamic clinician include: helping clients/patients recognize how unre-
solved issues in childhood continue to exert an influence in their lives and
helping clients gain insights into the roots of dysfunctional or maladaptive cop-
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A contemporary of Freud .
HEAVEN ASTROLOGY AND SUPERLIVING
Let us realize that; spiritual, astrological or ritualistic endeavors; without the holistic perspective, policies, plans, programs and their implementation for holistic universal renaissance; and any socioeconomic or political theories of revolution; devoid of individual blossoming; are palliative, useless or harmful and hence counterproductive.
HEAVEN ASTROLOGY AND SUPERLIVING
Let us realize that; spiritual, astrological or ritualistic endeavors; without the holistic perspective, policies, plans, programs and their implementation for holistic universal renaissance; and any socioeconomic or political theories of revolution; devoid of individual blossoming; are palliative, useless or harmful and hence counterproductive.
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2. In one of the interviews; a rationalist said
that the discoveries of science should be
used for “good” purpose!
The obvious question; “How to define
what is good?” was however not asked!
The science and technology reduce the
discomfort in every walk of life (excepting
in case of frauds and errors) and thus add
to our comfort and pleasure (though
temporarily). So, the meaning of “good”
for science is; anything that can increase
comforts and pleasures; resulting from
and dependent on material surroundings.
However, is this “good” enough?
Can such a “good” purpose be really good
for the whole mankind and the other
inhabitants of the world? Is the depth of
human life only this much? Is not there
any place for values such as freedom,
unity, harmony, love, tolerance, mutual
3. respect, justice, openness, fearlessness
and so on?
To this question; the science and
technology DO NOT address, though the
“rationalists” do try to voice their (ad hoc
and subjective) views; about what is
“good” and what is “bad”! This is
because; the science and technology were
not adequately applied to address the
human values and the value crises that
produce universal stress! They were
largely restricted to solution of physical
problems.
The religions (and ethics, ideologies,
philosophies and other creative literature)
have addressed this question and tried to
answer it; with some degree of accuracy
and some degree of acceptability, even
though NO written text as such; can guide
the whole mankind completely i.e. in
every issue and at every moment; with
4. hundred per cent accuracy. The answers
provided were largely egalitarian and
driven emotionally without going to the
root of the problems with the use of right
brain! The solutions to human problems
were largely in the form of
commandments for organized, disciplined
and orderly behavior and charity.
The problem of rationalists (driven
predominantly by left cerebral cortex)
and religious (driven predominantly by
right cerebral cortex); is that they do not
have the anatomical and physiological
foundation to understand, grasp and
appreciate the point of the other.
On this background it would be easy to
understand, why even as most of the
solutions to the isolated physical problems
of the mankind; are known to many
people; there is NO motivation and
correct direction to provide solutions!
5. This is often referred to as lack of
political will! Thus there is only high
activity of left brain; with the right brain
being silent.
In contrast; there are many religious
people emotionally charged and
motivated for service (thus engaged in
philanthropic activities), but do not have
correct perspective for solutions; because
of the high activity of right brain; with
left brain being redundant.
Hence from time immemorial there have
been efforts to evolve and unite these two
sides of mankind, through simultaneous;
scientific (rational) and religious
(conscientious); thinking, using both sides
of brain! This is holistic approach to get
the answer to; “What is the definition of
good?” Thus “good” is that; which
rejuvenates, revitalizes, inspires,
empowers, unites, harmonizes, fulfills;
6. and enables every one for self realization
i.e. true freedom, through
NAMASMARAN, (besides other
techniques and ways for self
development)!
Rationality and religions (left and right
brain) are two inevitable and inseparable
parts of our life. The ills and evils present
in each in isolation; can be eradicated
through holistic perspective, thinking,
feelings and actions and blossoming from
inside and outside can be ushered in!
This is exactly what is embodied in the
practice of NAMASMARAN!