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BK Wings
Scientists and
Engineers Wing
To bridge the gap
between science and spirituality.
To enable scientists and technologists to lead a happy
& self-fulfilling life.
To help scientists and engineers cope with stress, adapt
to change and work in ways reflective of the needs of
humanity.
To stimulate new thinking about the role of science and
technology in creating a sustainable future.
To educate the scientific community about values and help
them integrate spiritual and ethical values into the areas
of science and technology.
To raise awareness about underlying spiritual causes of
environmental dangers.
To undertake programmes of scientific research in Rajyoga.
The 20th Century has been, more than anything else, an
era of science and technology. Scientists and engineers
have convinced us of their nearly unlimited power for
both creation and destruction. They have become Masters
of the physical world, even of time and space. Capable
of turning night into day, they have revolutionised travel
and communication and redefined comfort.
Heedless of history, humanity has been seduced by the
illusion that our modern civilisation is imperishable.
The Y2K bug was a warning that we should be cautious of
relying completely on our material facilities. However,
like the boy who cried 'wolf' in the folklore of old,
the warning has been dismissed as an inconsequential irritation.
Yet the watchdogs of global trends, such as overpopulation,
depletion of the ozone layer, and the disappearance of
forests and arable land, continue to sound the alert that
these trends will converge at a point of no return in
the not-too-distant future.
The Father of Modern Science, Albert Einstein, is famous
for his saying, "Science without religion is lame. Religion
without science is blind." The validity of his remark
has been proven during the 20th Century. Despite all the
progress made by science, human grief and suffering have
not ecreased, they have, in fact, increased. In some cases,
the powers of science and technology have been misused.
Environmental degradation, chemical and nuclear weapons,
the manipulation of genetic codes and other scientific
achievements capable of disastrous consequences are staring
humanity in the face.
At a time when communication technology has closed the
gap between people of all nations, the decline in moral
and spiritual values has increased the sense of separation,
isolation and confusion for many people. Although science
has freed the human mind from irrational thinking and
superstitious fears, it has "enslaved it within the confines
of physical phenomena."In order to create a future world
of peace, harmony and contentment, it is essential that
the balance between material and technological development
and moral and spiritual integrity is found. The present
time is calling for spiritual empowerment of science.
The integration of the power of science with spiritual
power is the imperative need of our time. If these two
great powers join together and complement each other,
a bright future-a Golden Age-awaits the human race.
The Scientists and Engineers Wing (SEW), established in
1988, aims to aid the integration of science and spirituality.
The Wing's activities cover a wide spectrum. The Wing
organises conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops.
It also organises Environmental Awareness and other campaigns,
holds exhibitions on various themes, such as Industrial
Peace, Industrial Safety, and Productivity, and offers
courses like Life Management Skills, Stress Management,
Human Re-engineering, Science & Consciousness.
Please visit us at http://www.bksew.org
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