विमर्श
By श्री अविन्द
Summary
The text discusses the relationship between science and spirituality, noting that in the early years of the 20th century, questions about their connection were prominent in human minds. It argues that science has now reached a point where it cannot determine the true nature of objects or what lies behind physical phenomena. Science can only observe the processes of material objects, understand how events occur, and how humans can relate to and use them. The field of physical science has become defined, limited, and circumscribed, and questions related to God, the Supreme Being, or spiritual problems fall outside its scope. The text further states that sciences dealing with the mind and humans, such as psychology, are so dependent on physical science that they cannot go beyond its narrow boundaries. If science is to turn its face toward God, a new science must be created, one that has not yet been developed. This new science would engage directly with the forces of the vital or human world and reach the reality that lies behind the mind, which modern science cannot achieve. The text is attributed to Sri Aurobindo.
Conclusion
The document suggests that modern physical science has reached a limit, acknowledging it cannot determine the ultimate truth or nature of objects, only observe processes and relationships. This implies that questions of spirituality and God lie outside its scope. The text argues that sciences studying mind and humanity remain too dependent on physical science to transcend these boundaries. The outcome is a call for a new science, not yet developed, that would directly engage with the forces of life and consciousness, reaching realities the current framework cannot access. This points to a necessary evolution in human inquiry, where spiritual dimensions are not dismissed but integrated into a broader, more holistic understanding.