Ramana Maharshi's Philosophy of Existence and Modern Science: 1 - Softcover

This exceptionally clear and well written book by the author and scientist Dr J. Sithamparanathan, a firm devotee of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi will be greatly valued by all those familiar with the latest findings of contemporary Physics, especially Quantum, as well as those who wish to equate their knowledge with Ramana Maharshi's and Advaita's teaching on the reality and unreality of the World. The opening chapter presents a clear overview of the historical development of Physics up to the present day. Subsequent chapters set out the viewpoint of Eastern Mysticism and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi on this vexed question of what is the correct vision of Reality and the Universe. The book has a very special significance, today when the atheism and agnosticism of many modern scientists challenge the very foundations of spiritual and religious faith. The six, closely packed chapters include such topics as the Oneness of the Universe, the unreality of Space and Time, the Universe and Reality, the Void, Form and Cosmic Dance, Patterns and Structure and Change, the Self Consistency of the Universe, the new order of convergence between science and Spirituality, and finally Ramana's Path to Truth with special emphasis on Self Enquiry. This excellent book is full of important quotations from Bhagavan's Teachings. It has a useful bibliography of recommended reading and a comprehensive index. This masterly book will prove a Godsend for those of scientific bent who have difficulty in equating Sri Bhagavan's teachings with the astonishing discoveries of contemporary science. It will also act as a clear guide for those Devotees who wish to learn more about modern Science and how it converges with Ramana Maharshi and Advaita's great teaching. The chapter which includes Self Enquiry as a topic will also be very helpful for those who have difficulty in establishing this practice in their everyday life. Alan Jacobs President, Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK --Alan Jacobs. President, Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK

This latest addition to the scientific cum mystical literature of the world very elaborately and lucidly sets out the viewpoints of Science and Eastern mysticism to drive home the idea that there appears to be convergence of views between them in their Vision of Reality. Ramana Maharshi, the enlightened sage, having been someone who had lived in recent times, the author has chosen him as the ideal representative of the votaries of the perennial truth - Sanatana Dharma. The first chapter in the book presents a brief overview of the historical development of physics. Subsequent chapters present in-depth explorations of the revolutionary concepts that have emerged in modern physics. All of them have tended to undermine those associated with conventional scientific wisdom and moved the scientific world view in the direction of the Eastern Spiritual philosophies. The book has special significance in the modern world where the secular and the spiritual need to be balanced, both at the personal as well as the national level, if peace, fulfillment and harmony are to prevail. Its non-controversial vision of Reality can also serve to meet the need to unify and harmonize the different religions -another need of the hour. --Motilal Barnasidass Newsletter June 2008

This latest addition to the scientific cum mystical literature of the world very elaborately and lucidly sets out the viewpoints of Science and Eastern mysticism to drive home the idea that there appears to be convergence of views between them in their Vision of Reality. Ramana Maharshi, the enlightened sage, having been someone who had lived in recent times, the author has chosen him as the ideal representative of the votaries of the perennial truth - Sanatana Dharma. The first chapter in the book presents a brief overview of the historical development of physics. Subsequent chapters present in-depth explorations of the revolutionary concepts that have emerged in modern physics. All of them have tended to undermine those associated with conventional scientific wisdom and moved the scientific world view in the direction of the Eastern Spiritual philosophies. The book has special significance in the modern world where the secular and the spiritual need to be balanced, both at the personal as well as the national level, if peace, fulfillment and harmony are to prevail. Its non-controversial vision of Reality can also serve to meet the need to unify and harmonize the different religions -another need of the hour. --Motilal Barnasidass Newsletter June 2008

This book will be of profound interest to readers who are in search of a philosophy of life beyond empty materialism, and to those who seek to base their religious faith on a scientific and rational foundation. The in-depth treatment of the convergence between the vision of Reality emerging from modern scientific research and the vision of reality revealed by the mystics and sages from ancient times will convince all rational readers that there is now no conflict between science and true spirituality. The book has special significance in the modern world where the secular and the spiritual need to be balanced, both at the personal as well as the national level, if peace, fulfillment and harmony are to prevail. Its non-controversial vision of Reality can also serve to meet the need to unify and harmonize the different religions another need of the hour.