Written by: Sanskriti Karki - 25023, Grade XI
Posted on: 12 December, 2023
Introduction:
In the grand journey of understanding the world, we commonly experience two different paths: science and spirituality. Science relies on experiments and observations and searches for tangible aspects of the real world. Spirituality includes the recognition of a feeling or belief that there is something greater than ourselves, which guides us through our life and includes a sense of connection that goes beyond what we can see and touch. Despite their contrasting differences, when these paths come together it forms an abundant understanding of our existence.
Spirituality and religion:
To go more deeper into the topic, the difference between spirituality and religion needs to be recognized. Spirituality and religion are two very different concepts, Religion usually focuses on worshiping a certain deity or following certain rules or rituals whilst Spirituality is about exploring your own connection and believing that there is something greater than ourselves, something more to being human than only living, broader significance of life. And that everything is divine in nature and we are a part of the greater whole.
Science of spirituality;
Moreover, science can be compared to a detective who is always driven by curiosity and an insatiable desire to acquire knowledge. For instance, the Hubble Space Telescope, a tool that allows scientists to delve into the mysteries of outer space and unravel astonishing discoveries about our vast universe. The amazing images that this camera captures, not only grows our knowledge but also evokes a profound sense of wonder and connection within us which is known to be magical.
The common guard between spirituality and science is that both are concerned with understanding the fundamental nature of the universe and our place within it.
Spirituality is belief while science is the proof of the same thing. When these two concepts combine it forms a greater understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe. Scientists use different tools and experiments to study those things that we can observe, measure and understand. Objects like telescopes, microscopes allow them to see tiny things to large galaxies. This helps them to know the world in a better way. On the other hand, spirituality absorbs the parts of life that are not measurable, visible, or tangible. It explores feelings, beliefs and experiences that are beyond what we see with our naked eyes.
While doing all the experiments, science and spirituality meet in the middle, quantum physics can be considered an example. This is a branch of science that studies things on a tiny scale, and its findings can seem to be a bit unbelievable and even spiritual sometimes. This makes scientists, spiritualists and common people ask big questions about the reality of nature, existence of life and overly opens doors to discussions including both scientific and spiritual perspective.
Why should Spirituality and science work together?
To understand why science and spiritualist collaboration can be beneficial, it is necessary to know that bringing together science and spirituality allows a more holistic (comprehensive) understanding of the world. In various aspects of life, findings of science and spirituality commonly offer a wealth of possibilities of understanding the world and fostering a more harmonious way of living. It resembles a world where people are mentally and physically well. Science focuses on how certain things work and what are those where spiritualists focus on why and delves to find deeper meanings.
Science helps us with our physical health by medicines or treatments they discover everyday that eventually makes our body better. It shows that our thoughts and feelings can affect our physical health. Whereas spirituality focuses on making our minds and emotions healthier. It helps us with things like peace, gratitude, and kindness. It also says that when we think positively and feel connected to something meaningful, it can make our bodies healthier. Collaboration of these two different but similar concepts can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life, it can lead to innovative solutions and a deeper appreciation of complexity of existence.
