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Tirupati: The \u201cBharatiya Vigyan Sammelan 2025\u201d, organised under the aegis of Vijnana Bharati, was inaugurated at the National Sanskrit University in Tirupati. The programme was jointly inaugurated by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.<\/p>\n
Addressing the gathering, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat said that Bharat will certainly move forward and that it also has a responsibility to give something meaningful to the world. \u201cDevelopment comes with its own challenges. Everyone seeks happiness. The real question is\u2014why do we need to learn science?\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He cited the example of measuring the distance of the sun, stating that such achievements are possible through science. However, he cautioned that development must be linked to a deeper understanding of happiness. \u201cIt is often said that happiness is materialistic. But what exactly is happiness? Development depends on that understanding,\u201d he observed.<\/p>\n
Quoting the Sanskrit maxim \u201c\u0906\u0939\u093e\u0930\u0928\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093e\u092d\u092f\u092e\u0948\u0925\u0941\u0928\u0902 \u091a\u201d, he said these basic instincts are common to animals as well. \u201cOnly human beings commit suicide; animals do not. This itself shows that human unhappiness has deeper causes,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
Explaining the human constitution, he referred to \u0936\u0930\u0940\u0930\u0902, \u092e\u0928\u0903, \u092c\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093f\u0903, noting that the brain is formed through molecular processes inside the head, while the mind performs its own functions. \u201cWe know that the body is not permanent. We must think about that which is eternal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Dr Bhagwat pointed out that development in many countries is confined to material pleasure. \u201cBharat does not think like that. We know that \u091c\u0917\u0924\u094d \u092e\u093f\u0925\u094d\u092f\u093e. Food, shelter, clothing and health are necessary for everyone, but we must not stop there, because happiness lies inside, not outside,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Using a simple analogy, he said, \u201cWe can eat a few rasagullas and enjoy them, but overeating creates aversion. Even if one possesses all the wealth in the world, happiness will still remain elusive. True happiness also includes the happiness of others.\u201d<\/p>\n
He stressed that while opportunities should be equal for all, utilisation differs. \u201cThere are \u2018haves\u2019 and \u2018have-nots\u2019, but the Indian view of development is different,\u201d he said, referring to \u0935\u093f\u0915\u093e\u0938 \u0915\u0940 \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0905\u0935\u0927\u093e\u0930\u0923\u093e. \u201cDevelopment, according to Indian thought, is not a struggle for existence or survival of the fittest. I want to be happy, but at the same time, I want others to be happy too.\u201d<\/p>\n
He underlined that Indian thinking goes beyond \u201cmaximum good of the maximum people\u201d to \u201c\u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0947\u093d\u092a\u093f \u0938\u0941\u0916\u093f\u0928\u0903 \u0938\u0928\u094d\u0924\u0941\u201d\u2014let everyone be happy. \u201cIn the West, it is said that means are limited and wants are endless. Our thought is \u092a\u094d\u0930\u091c\u093e\u0928\u093e\u0902 \u092f\u094b\u0917\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0947\u092e\u0936\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u092e\u094d \u2013 \u0905\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0936\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930\u092e\u094d. If society is happy, we are happy. That itself is Dharma,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Clarifying the concept of Dharma, Dr Bhagwat stated, \u201c\u0927\u093e\u0930\u0923\u093e\u0924\u094d \u0927\u0930\u094d\u092e \u0907\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0939\u0941\u0903.\u201d \u201cDharma is not religion. The West did not include Dharma in science, and that is where the basic thought went wrong,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
He noted that modern science is now engaging with the study of consciousness. \u201cConsciousness is not limited to the individual; it is universal. Our ancient Bharatiya rishis had already realised this\u2014\u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u0902 \u0916\u0932\u094d\u0935\u093f\u0926\u0902 \u092c\u094d\u0930\u0939\u094d\u092e, \u092a\u094d\u0930\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928\u0902 \u092c\u094d\u0930\u0939\u094d\u092e,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe difference lies in the method,\u201d he explained. \u201cSpirituality (\u0905\u0927\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092e) speaks of the same truth. Experience has to be conveyed to others.\u201d He cited the example of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda, recalling the exchange where Vivekananda asked whether God had been seen, and the reply was, \u201cI have experienced Him more clearly than I see you. You too can experience Him if you follow the method.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr Bhagwat said science looks outward, while spirituality looks inward. Referring to a 1971 Reader\u2019s Digest article titled \u2018The Starry Universe\u2019, he said modern instruments had reached their limits. \u201cWhether it is particle or energy, they said, we do not know. We cannot travel at or beyond the speed of light,\u201d he noted, adding that even American authors had suggested the possible use of the human mind.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has already been achieved by our ancient rishis,\u201d he said, citing the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Yoga Vasishta, which deal with these concepts. He referred to the distinction between \u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e and \u0905\u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e, quoting, \u201c\u0905\u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u092f\u093e \u092e\u0943\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0941\u0902 \u0924\u0940\u0930\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0935\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u092f\u093e\u093d\u092e\u0943\u0924\u092e\u0936\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0924\u0947.\u201d<\/p>\n
He observed that modern science often rejects claims without experimental proof, a principle echoed in Sanskrit subhashitas. \u201cYet, the vast knowledge base of the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, the Gita and the Shad Darshanas was set aside,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Drawing everyday examples, he said people consume tablets without knowing their contents and accept changing narratives about food like ghee without critical inquiry. \u201cWe often accept everything blindly. Language has become a barrier,\u201d he cautioned.<\/p>\n
Dr Bhagwat recalled that traditional practices in every household had scientific reasoning, such as not cutting trees in the evening. \u201cForeign invasions disrupted our research traditions. We were forced to focus on survival,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the role of Vijnana Bharati, he said the organisation\u2019s objective is to make meaningful use of existing knowledge. Illustrating the spirit of scientific thinking, he narrated an example where students found multiple ways to deliver an instrument to the second floor, unlike the single method suggested by a teacher. \u201cThat is the power of science,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that nothing should be accepted blindly and that conclusions must be drawn only after experimentation. \u201cKnowledge must be disseminated in one\u2019s own language,\u201d he said, citing Finland, where subjects are taught in the mother tongue up to Class 8.<\/p>\n
Concluding, Dr Bhagwat spoke about the unity of existence. \u201cEverything is interconnected. Science must be guided by discretion; otherwise, destruction is certain,\u201d he warned. He noted that agriculture had continued for thousands of years without poisoning the land, whereas modern practices have led to diseases such as cancer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need power, but not for destruction,\u201d he said. \u201cOur vision is to move the world forward with Dharma. Our ultimate goal is to build a happy society.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasised the need for connecting the younger generation with India\u2019s rich cultural heritage. He urged parents, teachers and to share the stories of our Puranic heroes \u2013 Ram, Krishna, Arjuna and Hanuman with children, highlighting their virtues, courage and wisdom. He pointed out that understanding these epics helps the youth to\u00a0 differentiate between good and evil, instills moral values and fosters pride in India\u2019s timeless contributions to philosophy, ethics and governance.<\/p>\n
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The CM underscored the importance of preserving India\u2019s knowledge systems while advancing science and technology for the future. He stressed the need to protect and revive India\u2019s ancient knowledge traditions and expressed confidence that India would restore its historic scientific glory and continue to contribute meaningfully to global scientific progress.<\/p>\n
The CM noted that platforms like the Bharatiya Vijnan Sammelan provide an important space to reflect on Indian identity, culture, and intellectual heritage. He said the Sammelan is playing a vital role in presenting Indian knowledge traditions to the world and expanding their global understanding. He expressed happiness that the seventh edition of the Sammelan in South India was being organised in Tirupati, describing it as a sacred place blessed by Bhagwan Venkateswara.<\/p>\n
Addressing the BVS 2025, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, \u00a0Dr Jitendra Singh said that India has successfully bridged tradition with modernity by preserving core civilisational values while simultaneously embracing cutting-edge technologies, with the ultimate aim to ensure ease of living for common citizen.<\/p>\n
Dr Jitendra Singh said that over the last one decade, science, technology, and innovation have received unprecedented policy focus and budgetary support since 2014, removing long-standing bottlenecks that earlier constrained India\u2019s scientific potential. He said that the talent pool in the country was never lacking, but enabling ecosystems and political will were missing, which have now been decisively addressed.<\/p>\n
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