The Decline of the Scientific Tradition of Sanatan Dharma
Reason for Decline
All our scriptures are written in the scientifically sophisticated Sanskrit language, a language we are not familiar with. As a result, we are not acquainted with the original form of the scriptures, and the existing translations are unsatisfactory. Consequently, the essence of the scriptures remains unknown.
Our ancestors had a purely scientific perspective, and hence, all our scriptures were composed based on scientific principles. However, due to our lack of understanding of the fundamental differences between science and the traditional knowledge of our ancestors, we have neglected this aspect. As a result, the scientific nature of Sanatan Dharma is almost lost in the present era.
Measures for Reinstating the Scientific Tradition of Sanatan Dharma
Scientific Validation and Awareness: To authentically validate the scientific nature of Sanatan Dharma through scriptural references, logical reasoning, and traditional methods, and to draw everyone’s attention to this aspect, we are publishing the Sanatan Vigyan Granth Malika. The first book in this series, “Shashwat Shruti Vigyan,” related to the Srimad Bhagavatam, is now available to you. Special attention has been given to making the actual meanings of traditional terms comprehensible through examples and terminology familiar to today’s generation of science and technology practitioners. This aims to preserve the originality of the traditional vocabulary, highlight its importance, and awaken dormant faith.
Creating an Environment for Sanskrit Learning: All our scriptures are written in the divine language Sanskrit. The divine Sanskrit grammar is extraordinary; not a single rule was made by humans. The natural rules used in the expression of the entire creation are the rules of Sanskrit grammar. In this sense, Sanskrit grammar is established in every particle of creation. With a purely scientific perspective and through highly authentic references, these divine rules of Sanskrit grammar are highlighted in these books. This effort aims to awaken dormant faith in the Sanskrit language among the general public and inspire them to learn it.
Providing Opportunities for Sanskrit Learning: Our objective is to offer opportunities for motivated individuals to study and teach Sanskrit. To this end, free online education is provided by members of our family and will continue to be so. The primary focus will be on preparing teachers of Sanskrit grammar to ensure the continuation of this tradition.
Our Pride
अहो अमीषां किमकारि शोभनं
प्रसन्न एषां स्विदुत स्वयं हरिः ।
यैर्जन्म लब्धं नृषु भारताजिरे
मुकुन्दसेवौपयिकं स्पृहा हि नः ।।
श्रीमद्भागवत ५.१९.२१
Even the deities sing the glories of those humans born in Bharatavarsha in this manner:
“Oh! What great merit have those beings accumulated to be born as humans in Bharatavarsha, where they are eligible to serve the Lord? Or perhaps, Lord Hari Himself is pleased with them? We too constantly yearn for such supreme fortune.”
We are supremely fortunate to have been born in Bharatavarsha, in Sanatan Dharm, in a religious family that knows and adheres to Dharma.
The eternal truth-based Sanatan Dharm is established in every particle of creation, thus it is the fundamental Dharma of the universe. Our ancestors (the Rishis) did not create any fundamental rule of this Sanatan Dharm, which manifested with creation itself. They experienced and defined what already existed. Therefore, there is no founder of this divine ‘Satya-Sanatan Dharm’ as it is in the form of God.
Working Methodology
Publication and Distribution: Regularly publish books under the Sanatan Granth Malika series with the goal of nurturing a curiosity and reverence for the science of Sanatan Dharm. These books will be distributed free of charge to representatives who are already teaching and training society in these subjects. For everyone else, the books will be available for free on the website.
Digital Access: Along with making the books available for free on the website, provide audio and video versions of the books. Offer online self-study options according to the readers’ interests and needs.
Query Resolution: Provide opportunities to address readers’ queries through email.
Interactive Platform: Offer a creative platform related to the books on the website, allowing readers to express themselves according to their diverse perspectives. This will help in understanding the content of the books from various viewpoints.
Workshops and Exhibitions: Assist in organizing discussions, workshops, and exhibitions related to the books based on readers’ demands.
Collaboration: Collaborate with individuals and organizations engaged in the reinstatement of the science of Sanatan Dharm according to their own ideologies and methods, whenever they express a need for assistance.
Sanskrit Grammar Camps: Organize and attempt to facilitate camps for the study and teaching of Sanskrit grammar, providing teachers when arrangements are made.
Spiritual Camps: Support the organization of spiritual camps to aid genuine seekers of the science of Sanatan Dharm.