03-28-2006, 01:25 AM
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Yoga Rangatia/ New Delhi
Is spirituality a higher science? A scientist, who calls himself an atheist, after reflection will probably say there might be unexplained "psychosomatic control over bio-physiology process."Â Â
A yoga guru, who views much of modern medicine with cynicism and equates the drug industry with the weapons mafia, has probably pondered over the laws of physics and extols the scientist to search beyond "matter" that they have defined as nano-particles and look for the undefined link between 'matter' and 'energy'.
Nobel laureate Sir Harry Kroto and Baba Ramdev interfaced at a knowledge summit organised by ASSOCHAM on Monday evening which discussed the future of nanotechnology and biotechnology. They touched common ground on nano-science (in the realm of atom-sized substances), although they approached the problem from opposite ends. Sir Kroto sees a huge potential for nano (tiniest) particles in health application, which will some day deliver drugs to the specific site. Ramdev told the scientist that the tinniest particle for curing human ailments had already been provided by nature in abundance - Oxygen. "Pranayam (breathing exercise) only uses this molecule to cleanse every cell and energise it. Isn't that nanotechnology application at its best," Ramdev asked the scientist.
The chemist and the yoga exponent also agreed on the need for spirituality to rid the world of corruption and fanaticism.<b> "Spirituality has been hijacked by some religious leaders. I believe there is spirituality even in atheism. We need to believe more in humanism," Sir Kroto said.</b>
Ramdev felt yoga, too, could bring order in everyone's lives. "One who practices yoga and pranayam will not be attracted to greed, violence or religious fanaticism," the swami said.
Baba Ramdev was critical of the nexus between the medical community and the pharmaceutical company to "sustain drug dependence" instead of curing patients. "The human body is self-sufficient in treating itself. The chemicals and hormones needed to bring balance in our lives are within us. If there is disease in the body, there is immunity as well and also treatment," he said. Pranayam, according to him, can treat anything from depression and anxiety to lower cholesterol and even fight diabetes and obesity. "Drug companies are looting people in the name of curing them," he thundered at a gathering of industrialists, many of them from the pharmaceuticals sector.
A strong believer in preventive medicine, he displayed his rustic wisdom when he calculated that the diabetic patients in the country spend as much as Rs 100 crore per day on drugs. "And they are dependent on drugs for a life time, when these diseases can be prevented," he said.
But the sceptical scientist wanted more evidence that traditional wisdom actually works.<b> "Science is observation, developing a theory that will be able to predict (a certain outcome). And it is difficult to falsify." Sir Kroto said. The yoga guru now wants to dedicate his attention to providing the proof that science is seeking.</b>
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Yoga Rangatia/ New Delhi
Is spirituality a higher science? A scientist, who calls himself an atheist, after reflection will probably say there might be unexplained "psychosomatic control over bio-physiology process."Â Â
A yoga guru, who views much of modern medicine with cynicism and equates the drug industry with the weapons mafia, has probably pondered over the laws of physics and extols the scientist to search beyond "matter" that they have defined as nano-particles and look for the undefined link between 'matter' and 'energy'.
Nobel laureate Sir Harry Kroto and Baba Ramdev interfaced at a knowledge summit organised by ASSOCHAM on Monday evening which discussed the future of nanotechnology and biotechnology. They touched common ground on nano-science (in the realm of atom-sized substances), although they approached the problem from opposite ends. Sir Kroto sees a huge potential for nano (tiniest) particles in health application, which will some day deliver drugs to the specific site. Ramdev told the scientist that the tinniest particle for curing human ailments had already been provided by nature in abundance - Oxygen. "Pranayam (breathing exercise) only uses this molecule to cleanse every cell and energise it. Isn't that nanotechnology application at its best," Ramdev asked the scientist.
The chemist and the yoga exponent also agreed on the need for spirituality to rid the world of corruption and fanaticism.<b> "Spirituality has been hijacked by some religious leaders. I believe there is spirituality even in atheism. We need to believe more in humanism," Sir Kroto said.</b>
Ramdev felt yoga, too, could bring order in everyone's lives. "One who practices yoga and pranayam will not be attracted to greed, violence or religious fanaticism," the swami said.
Baba Ramdev was critical of the nexus between the medical community and the pharmaceutical company to "sustain drug dependence" instead of curing patients. "The human body is self-sufficient in treating itself. The chemicals and hormones needed to bring balance in our lives are within us. If there is disease in the body, there is immunity as well and also treatment," he said. Pranayam, according to him, can treat anything from depression and anxiety to lower cholesterol and even fight diabetes and obesity. "Drug companies are looting people in the name of curing them," he thundered at a gathering of industrialists, many of them from the pharmaceuticals sector.
A strong believer in preventive medicine, he displayed his rustic wisdom when he calculated that the diabetic patients in the country spend as much as Rs 100 crore per day on drugs. "And they are dependent on drugs for a life time, when these diseases can be prevented," he said.
But the sceptical scientist wanted more evidence that traditional wisdom actually works.<b> "Science is observation, developing a theory that will be able to predict (a certain outcome). And it is difficult to falsify." Sir Kroto said. The yoga guru now wants to dedicate his attention to providing the proof that science is seeking.</b>
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