Ramana Maharshi’s Philosophy of Existence and Modern Science

This book, written by Dr J. Sithamparanathan (a scientist and a devotee of Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi), is extremely clear and well-written. It will be highly valued by anyone who is familiar with current Physics, particularly Quantum, and those who want to equate their knowledge and Ramana Maharshi and Advaita’s teachings on the reality and unreality in the world. The chapter’s opening provides a detailed overview of the history of Physics from its inception to today. The chapters that follow provide the perspective of Eastern Mysticism as well as the teachings by Ramana Maharshi regarding the elusive question of Reality and the Universe. This book is of special importance today, when atheism as well as agnosticism by many modern scientists threaten the foundations of religious and spiritual faith. Six chapters are packed with important topics, including the Oneness of the Universe. The unreality of Space, Time, the Universe. Patterns and Structure. Change. Self Consistency of the Universe. Ramana’s Path to Truth, which focuses on Self Enquiry, is the last chapter. This book contains important quotes from Bhagavan’s Teachings. The book includes a bibliography with recommended reading as well as an index. This book is a blessing for scientists who struggle to reconcile Sri Bhagavan’s teachings with modern science. This book will serve as a guide for Devotees who want to know more about modern Science, and how it intersects with Ramana Maharshi’s great teachings. For those who struggle to integrate this practice into their daily lives, the chapter that includes Self Enquiry will be extremely helpful. Alan Jacobs President, Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK –Alan Jacobs. Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK President Ramana Maharshi is the enlightened Sage. He was someone who lived in recent years, so the author chose him to be the ideal representative for the eternal truth, Sanatana Dharma. The book’s first chapter gives a brief overview about the history of physics. The next chapters provide in-depth examinations of the most important concepts in modern physics. They have all tended to challenge conventional scientific wisdom and shifted the scientific world’s view towards Eastern Spiritual philosophies. This book is of particular importance in today’s world, where both the secular and spiritual must be balanced. If peace, fulfillment, and harmony are to prevail, The book’s non-controversial view of Reality can be used to address the urgent need to unify and harmonize different religions. The latest edition of the Motilal Barnasidass Newsletter June 2008This new addition to the scientific cum and mystical literature of this world very clearly and lucidly outlines the views of Science and Eastern mysticism in order to emphasize the idea of convergence of their Vision of Reality. Ramana Maharshi is the enlightened Sage. He was someone who lived in recent years, so the author chose him to be the ideal representative for the eternal truth, Sanatana Dharma. The book’s first chapter gives a brief overview about the history of physics. The next chapters provide in-depth examinations of the most important concepts in modern physics. They have all tended to challenge conventional scientific wisdom and shifted the scientific world’s view towards Eastern Spiritual philosophies. This book is of particular importance in today’s world, where both the secular and spiritual must be balanced. If peace, fulfillment, and harmony are to prevail, The book’s non-controversial view of Reality can be used to address the urgent need to unify or harmonize different religions. –Motilal Barnasidass Newsletter June 2008
The book will appeal to all those looking for a philosophy beyond materialism, and those seeking to build their religious faith on scientific and rational grounds. All rati will be impressed by the in-depth analysis of the convergence of modern scientific research’s vision of reality and ancient mystics’ vision of reality.
Onal readers will find that science and spirituality are not in conflict. This book is of particular importance in today’s world, where both the secular and spiritual must be balanced. If peace, fulfillment, and harmony are to prevail, The book’s non-controversial view of reality can be used to address the urgent need to harmonize and unify the various religions.