The past three centuries have been witness to miraculous discoveries
in material sciences and application thereof in improving the physical quality
of life. Unfortunately, because of their improper applications, many of these scientific
achievements have proved to be disastrous for humanity, Consequently, modern
man finds himself living in much more distressful and stress-phone environment than
his less affluent ancestors. Universal problems like environmental pollution,
increasing radioactivity, global warming, nuclear and chemical proliferation of
armaments are creating an environment in which the very existence of human race
is at stake. Who would then appreciate science and technology which lead to the
melting of polar Iceland’s, disastrous upheavals in the oceans of the world,
return of the ice-ages and destruction of this beautiful planet by the
ultraviolet radiations penetrating through the holes in the ozone layers
protecting the earth? It is too enormous a price to pay for the life debasing
comforts and capabilities provided by the advancement in science and
technology?
Is not it the devilish misuse of scientific advancement and scores
of local and regional conflicts which has resulted in two world wars causing
enormous loss of life and resources in this very century? Man is today
mercilessly exploiting the mineral resources of the earth. He is preparing for
star-wars which would obliterate all life on the earth.
Materialistic philosophy of modern society has totally sidetracked
the concepts of soul, god, divine-justice (Karma phal) and basic ethical and
moral values which ennoble human life. Instant materialistic achievement and gratification
have become the sole pursuits of modern man, for which, he is prepared to go to
any extent of unrestrained deceitfulness and cruelty.
In the modern society, gross sensuality and unrestrained sexuality
are becoming the principal means of entertainment. It has destroyed the bridge
of healthy relationship between man and woman. One of the inevitable
consequences of free sex is explosion in population which would make it very
difficult to provide food, housing, education, medical facilities and other
basic amenities for the future generation and perhaps leave no space for
vehicles on the roads. This is happening in spite of the family welfare
programs of governments. With the fast growing population, there does not appear
any possibility of success in the welfare or development scheme of the governments.
The fast depleting resources would soon make human beings behave like hungry
wolves, tearing each other apart for petty gains.
On the contrary, everywhere today there is predominance of corrupt
practices. very few are living a life of peace and contentment. A corrupt
practice is nothing but the product of a corrupt ideology and a perverted sense
of values of life. The major problems facing humankind today are the outcome of
lack of noble ideals, loss of faith in ultimate triumph of righteousness,
prevalence of perverted values and dominance of evil urges and thoughts; the
roots of all human misery lie in the corruption of ideologies(misplaced
values), which have created problems in all spheres of life. Until this root
cause is removed, it is futile to hope for universal peace, prosperity and
happiness.
-By Sri Ram Sharma Acharya
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