Advanced Astronomy In the Srimad-Bhagavatam by Sadaputa Dasa
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
Divine Nature by Drutakarma Dasa
Presented at Synthesis of Science and Religion, a conference sponsored by the Bhaktivedanta Institute, in Calcutta, India, January 9-12, 1997. IF THERE IS TO BE a synthesis of science and religion, there must be a real desire and need for cooperation. And one area in... read more
Exact Science In the Srimad-Bhagavatam by Sadaputa Dasa
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 moreSrila Prabhupada On Science by Drutakarma Dasa
A Centennial Meditation With the support of Vedic knowledge, Srila Prabhupada challenged society's blind allegiance to modern science. ON A WARM, SUNNY, dry December morning, my taxi driver turned from the raucous, acrid main roads of New Delhi into the calm,... read more