Hinduism has made marvelous discoveries in things of religion, of the spirit, of the soul. We have no eye for these great and fine discoveries. We are dazzled by the material progress that Western science has made. Ancient India has survived because Hinduism was not developed along material but spiritual lines.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hinduism emphasizes spiritual discoveries over material science which can blind observers to ancient wisdom.
- In plain terms
- India survived on spiritual focus rather than just material progress.
- What can you take from it?
- Value spiritual insights alongside scientific advancement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is lost when we focus only on science?
- How do we value spiritual progress?
Another view
Modern societies rely heavily on material progress for survival.
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