Challenges Facing Science and Religion by Sadaputa Dasa

Mar 1, 2001 | Sadaputa Dasa, Science: The Vedic View, Volume-35 Number-02

While scientific discoveries test religious dogma, religious and  paranormal experiences challenge scientific theories. In the Vaisnava tradition of India, God is defined as Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan: the unlimited light of pure being underlying... read more

The Universe of the Vedas by Sadaputa Dasa

Nov 1, 2000 | Sadaputa Dasa, Science: The Vedic View, Volume-34 Number-06

At first glance, the cosmology of the Srimad-Bhagavatam might seem like fantasy.  Here are four ways to make sense of it all. The inquisitive human mind naturally yearns to understand the universe and man's place within it. Today scientists... read more

Advanced Astronomy In the Srimad-Bhagavatam by Sadaputa Dasa

Nov 1, 1997 | Sadaputa Dasa, Science: The Vedic View, Volume-31 Number-06

This ancient Vedic text gives an accurate map of the planetary orbits known to modern astronomy. TODAY WE TAKE for granted that the earth is a sphere, but the early Greeks tended to think it was flat. For example, in the fifth century B.C. the philosopher Thales... read more

Exact Science In the Srimad-Bhagavatam by Sadaputa Dasa

Jul 1, 1997 | Sadaputa Dasa, Science: The Vedic View, Volume-31 Number-04

A unit of measure known as the yojana hints at advanced  astronomical knowledge in the ancient Vedic civilization. AN ENCYCLOPEDIA article states that in early times length was defined by the breadth of the palm or hand, and the length from the elbow to the... read more

The Miracle of the Milk by Sadaputa Dasa

Mar 1, 1996 | Sadaputa Dasa, Science: The Vedic View, Volume-30 Number-02

ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1995, Hindu communities all over the world were electrified by news of temple deities accepting offerings of milk. According to the stories, when deities of Ganesa, Lord Siva, and others were offered spoonfuls of milk, the milk would mysteriously... read more