The Series : Science and Spirituality
The Series : Science and Spirituality
The Miracle of Knowledge
The well known quote from the Bible " Know the truth and the truth will set you free " is an impulse uttered more than two millennia ago , but nowadays , it comes with a renewed sense . Many religions believe that the path to divinity is what man has at hand , the means which are perceivable to him .
Science has evolved and seems ready to open a path towards the knowledge of the essential Truth which was proclaimed only by the mystique until not long ago . While such biographical details are not notorious , famous scholars have made some revolutionary discoveries during ecstatic states . Even if they wanted or did not want , they have got to the stage of admitting the existence of the overwhelming mystery of the unknown , in those special moments .
“ Know the truth and the truth will set you free ”
John 8:31-32
Introduction :
The surrounding nature is always a subject of meditation . But how we understand and define it depends largely on the understanding of the basic laws of universe . It is also the case of Pascal . For the spiritual seekers , the spectacular awakening to the mysteries of the Universe is equivalent to a message . It ' s like a higher reality was manifested in and through the sceptical scientist to entrust us the true nature of knowledge is revealed in a state of profound union with the Supreme Consciousness .
On 23 rd of November 1654 , philosopher , mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal , who has invented the first calculating machine , has an ecstatic experience . He noted in his diary the following words : " Righteous Father , the world knew thee not , but I have known thee ! Joy , joy , joy - tears of joy . " For him , the science was revealed as the work of the Creator .
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