New Delhi, 26-Oct-2010
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the Former President of India released a research work “The Enigma of The Universe” authored by an eminent Jain saint scholar, Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar, at his residence at New Delhi, today. On the occasion several eminent scientists, academicians and scholars among which Prof. Samten, VC, Central University for Tibetan Studies, Sarnath Varanasi, Dr. R.K. Deka, Director, AIIMS, Prof. Deepak Pental, VC Delhi University, Prof. Ranjeet Nair, Director, Centre for Philosophy and Foundations of Science were present.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during the release of the book said that the book was so fascinating and binding that despite his busy schedule, he could not resist reading it till 3 in the morning! He further said that the book starts with a set of questions on the dimension and age of Universe. “These questions are there from time immemorial and so many theories till date have been formed by scientists and philosophers to solve the same. This book is a step forward to solve this theory from the point of view of science and philosophy”, he said. He conveyed that the author had played the role of an intelligent medium between him and Acharya Mahapragya ji. Further Dr. Kalam suggested that Steven Weinberg, Nobel laureate, must work with the Muni for Unified Field Theory.
Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar said that a happy blending of science and spirituality could pave the way for bringing about the ultimate internal transformation of the human personality, so as to free man from destructive emotions which were responsible for violence, anger, cruelty, deceit etc. He discussed the project to be started shortly to undertake scientific research in the field of evaluation of effects of spiritual practices on human brain and behavior. There was an interesting interactive session, in which almost all of the participants agreed to the urgent need of comparative studies and research in the field of spirituality and science.Muni Ajit Kumar and Muni Shudhakar Kumar presented an auspicious song in the beginning. Mr. Rajesh Jain introduced the eminent scientists and scholars participating in the function. Mr. T.K. Jain, President, Anuvrat Vishva Bharti welcomed the participants and Mr. Vimal Surana, President of Delhi chapter of ANUVIBHA, proposed a vote of thanks. Muni Abhijeet Kumar convened the function efficiently and effectively.