In the 21st century, most people think in a scientific and rational way. If something satisfies the mind and intellect, we accept it; if not, we reject it. Because of this mindset, modern science often creates doubt about spirituality, religion, and the existence of the divine. It is not that people reject spirituality; they simply ask, “Why should I practice it?” Spirituality and science are like two sides of the same coin. Spirituality is Vedic science, and modern science is contemporary spirituality. The subtle difference is that spirituality is personal while science is universal and public. Through spiritual practice—prayer, meditation, and discipline—a person grows internally. Through scientific discoveries, society progresses externally.
Press a button and light appears, switch on a TV and you see events across the world. These are scientific conveniences. But a spiritually evolved yogi may perceive realities directly without instruments. Whether this is true or false cannot be proven through debate; the only way is to elevate one’s own spiritual state and verify through experience. In today’s fast-paced world, time is limited and the inner journey is demanding. Ancient scriptures state that attaining the highest spiritual state may require many lifetimes. So what is the practical way forward?
Although spiritual practices promise relief from suffering, frustration, and failure, many people feel religious rituals do not give expected results. Meanwhile, modern science provides predictable outcomes: press a switch and light appears, dial a number and you reach a person. Even the uneducated can operate these tools. Spirituality can also become simple, provided we understand its method. Science has a method, and spirituality also has a method. If we learn the correct spiritual process, inner transformation becomes accessible. In science, researchers guide us; in spirituality, rishis, yogis, saints, and masters guide us.
Astrology studies how celestial bodies influence human life. Modern astronomy also studies planets, but from a different viewpoint. For example, ocean tides rise and fall because of the moon’s gravitational pull. Medical science confirms that human blood and seawater share similar properties. People with high blood pressure often struggle more during full moon nights. Psychiatric patients frequently exhibit intensified symptoms during full moons. If the moon can affect the human body and mind, then what about other planets, stars, constellations, and the sun? The entire universe influences every particle of our body. Astrology is the science that maps these subtle interactions. Unfortunately, many superficial astrologers have damaged its reputation, while true astrologers—those who understand its deep mathematical and spiritual foundation—are rare.
Not only astrology but Vastu, temple architecture, classical music and dance, ritual sciences, meditation, and yogic practices all rest on profound scientific principles. Modern science, in comparison, is still limited in scope. Consider ancient temple design: temple domes were built with precise parabolic geometry. Just as a concave mirror concentrates sunlight at a focal point, the parabolic dome concentrates sound waves. The focal point lies exactly where the priest sits in the sanctum. When the priest chants Om or Vedic mantras, the sound waves reflect and amplify, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere that can be physically felt. Modern temples often ignore these principles, using glazed tiles, flat roofs, and casual designs; such structures cannot hold sacred vibrations as intended by ancient Vedic architecture.
The core issue is that we no longer understand the original science behind these traditions.