Thoughts for the same Concern, Echo Together!

Am surprisingly glad, am not the only fish in the ocean of world to think the way I do, as I mentioned in my previous Blogs about the exponentially progressing science and technology - whether a boon or a curse? This question has always lingered since the beginning of the History of Mankind. Many Civilizations dawned up on the surface of earth, progressed enormously in their understandings of matter but somewhere on the way to achieving Godliness, without the sanity and control over their mind, brought upon Doom to themselves. Few of the ones like Mayan Civilization, the much spoken and much controversial Atlantis, The Ancient Egyptians (I read that only their Chief Priests knew how to regenerate human tissues with the help of some crystal and much more but this knowledge was classified information  and only supposed to be passed from one Chief Priest to other in hierarchy) and many more may be. 

Reproducing what I assimilated from Shri S.N.Goenka Gurujis lecture in Vipassana <REAL FACT>

A famous scientist discovers the truth about Atoms in Nuclear physics (with a very focussed mind but lacking peace and equanimity) and was awarded nobel prize. This discovery lead to creation of Atom Bomb and we all know the history of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. When a Vipassana meditator who was from same place, visited him after knowing about him from one of Vipassana courses(this happened while they all were alive), he found what a mental wreck the scientist had become.. filled with so much anger, frustration and an obsessive madness. His discovery not only made him INSANE but also spread hatred and destruction in the real world.

On the other hand Lord Gautam Buddha had realised the same truth about atoms and mentioned it 2500 years ago through perseverance of insight meditation (Vipassana) with the help of only instrument - his human body (with a razor sharp focussed mind AND Equanimity) ! The results of HIS discovery not only made HIM liberated but also spread love, peace, tolerance, kindness and benevolence wherever HIS teachings spread during HIS time. 

EXCERPTS FROM THE DISCOURSES OF SHRI S N GOENKA AND SAYAGYI U BA KHIN ON VIPASSANA:

"Modern science has given us, for what it is worth, the atomic bomb, the most wonderful and yet at the same time the most dreadful product of man's intelligence. Is man using his intelligence in the right direction?

Why not use intelligence to look within? Know ourselves? This will give us the "peace within" and enable us to share it with all others. We will then radiate such powerful and purified mental forces as will successfully counteract the evil forces which are all around us. Just as the light of a single candle has the power to dispel darkness in a room, so also the light developed in one man can help dispel the darkness in several others

To imagine that good can be done by the means of evil is an illusion, a nightmare. For all the loss of lives, bloodshed and war, are we nearer to, or further away, from peace? These are the lessons which we have learnt. Change of mankind's mental attitude alone is the solution. What is necessary at the moment is mastery over the mind and not only mastery over matter."

whole article on - http://www.buddhanet.net/bvk_study/bvk21d.htm

Happenstancely I watched this movie yesterday- Avengers- Age of  Ultron (the sci-fi movie buff that I am ;) ) which again showed how human calculation and creation error can cost himself with  evolution of artificial intelligence. Movies have to show a winning end, always, as its a business of fantasy world supposed to entertain us and the audience only want to watch us(humans) win... whereas in reality the tables can turn with complete wipe off of the human species... Just like Ancient Red Indians were wiped out for reasons of technological prowess of their killers. Or in that case even the misuse of advanced Bio-Weapons in modern world as nicely shown in this movie "Doomsday"; the mention of which gives me goosebumps even now!

All this and todays Times of India Article "Soon, phones smarter than us" on page 17 by a Director of Research at Duke University (attached below) echoes the same concern about how far we should go in advancing technology and how to safeguard Peace?

Give it a thought!

Back to Square One- Increased Life expectancy could be tamed by our own Creation!

Todays Prime Focus is Sunday Times of India, Mumbai, April 19 2015,Page 19- (P.S. -Screenshot attached at the end of this Post) - The section reserved for talks of inventions, discoveries, scientific studies from all around the world. I always look forward to this section as much as I love reading the Spirituality corner “The Speaking Tree” coz whereas one helps to predict the progress of outer world, the other helps to sort out and progress inner world (mind and matter).

Anyways, todays page is filled with interesting articles… A News bite from Hong Kong showing picture of a Humanoid Robot making expressions on human commands during the Global Sources spring electronics show and this is sandwiched between two other articles – A) “Plus Asana : Rise of Fat Yoga in US” and the B) “ In a few years, 80 will be the new 40” an Interview from Terry Grossman aka the new Age Guru of Longevity! What an Irony!!!!

So....whats the IRONY in that? When I read this page my brain immediately analysed that whereas the Yoga article and The interview for longevity promises increased Life expectancy of human beings in very near future, that too a healthy one, (like I have mentioned in one of my previous blogs… ) we have already started creating the Great Grand Destroyers of those efforts… We can even look at it this way… Maybe , In a way Nature is trying to balance out the over smartness of We Humans to maintain the Ecosystem. Meaning: Even if we succeed in unravelling the mysteries of disease and ageing or are able to overpower natural death, we are somewhere also getting back to square one of self destruction by creating Humanoid Robots; in our yearn, for that Creation SuperGenius!


If you remember this movie “Universal Soldiers”- humans reach a point in research where a Supercomputer could start thinking and functioning on its own aswell as humans were transformed to UNISOL Robots with implantation of programmed microchips in their brains.. which was hacked by the Thinking Super Computer for using them to propagate his species, consequentially spelled disaster for their own creators.

Another such Movie was “X-Men – Days of Future Past” where humans created unbeatable and indestructible fully flexible Robot of interchangeable Fibre technology called Sentinels- to destroy the X-Men Mutants but without realizing the danger to their own species.


There are many more such movies (such as “Chappie” wherein how a machine could be converted to emotional Robot) which as of now entertains us and plays with our imaginations or fantasies in the sci-fi world… but seeing todays’ Newspaper page 19 I have started to realize that the days may not be very far that we might be at the receiving end for our own shortsightedness! If a Humanoid Robot can learn to emote, he might very well learn to think, to feel, to compete, to survive and so on….being naturally the strongest of us all, if HE decides to flourish his own species and wipe off/enslave all other intelligent ones, the Saga - Survival of the fittest will find its way!


We have already created enormous tension by making a Monster called Nuclear Bomb and now created more tension for ourselves to safeguard that Monster from falling into wrong hands… Its said that we must learn from History and avoid repeating same mistakes; but it seems we are disregarding the same in our sole quest to compete with each other ( read countries) paving way for self-created auto-destruction mode!

May Sanity and Good Sense prevail in super intelligent human minds!

One of my old collections - Miracle of Love... I believe too

                                         BY CYRUS MERCHANT

Sorry for the oil marks on the cut out - must have spilled accidentally while doing some work!

One of my one liners...

Life is all about learning... learning that nothing lasts forever! Neither the Storms, nor the Rains...  Neither the Pains, nor the Gains!

DEVLOK ON PRITHVI BY Year 3000

Devlok, Swarg, Heaven, Paradise, Jannat, Wonderland, Magicland, …… Wait a minute!

What do these fascinating words remind us of ? It gives us a panoramic view of the abode of Devtas with immortal & luxurious life, beautiful voluptuous nymphettes, those mesmerizing dancers to entertain them or the breathholding beauty of surrounding ambience with no evidence of poverty, hunger, calamities or droughts!

Sounds like an airy-fairy dream, isn't it ? These words are carved in our minds as meagre imaginations which we can just think of and visualize in dreams. This evolution process has already started taking the shape of reality, we will witness a 'Devlok on Prithvi by Year 3000'

How? Lets see -

With the ever progressing technology, Scientists are rapidly bridging the gap between Imagination and Reality. They are vying with stupendous efforts in every field to bring a new Age Revolution. From an amazing list of fantastic future scenarios, some of them are already reality while some others are on the drawing boards of different Researchers.

Devlok refers to Devtas who lead a healthy immortal life. With modern aids and diagnostic methods the detection and treatment of diseases is becoming easier. Eradication of diseases has become possible as in case of Small pox and this has in turn increased the life span of human beings. Research in the field of medicines like Target Medicine Delivery system, disposable mini-digital camera pill, ampli-chip for medication response in the host, nanotechnology etc are shifting the curve of disease towards that of health and longevity.
With advances in Stem cell therapy, replacing the old, exhausted, diseased organs with new ones will be a routine, thus enhancing lives of people and pushing them from the fence of death back to the kingdom of disease free life. So unlimited life expectancy will be a dream come true!

With technological advances we have now developed hybrid qualities of seeds whose yield is far superior and is also unaffected by pests and insects and possessing better nutritional content. This has boosted the agricultural output which can feed the whole planet. Better still, It may be possible in near future to serve food in a capsulated form.

With Genetic engineering advances, it will be possible in near future to curb the disease at its root by removing those weak or disease-marking genes from the embryo’s DNA and enabling birth of disease resistant superchild with longer and healthy life. Maybe soon we may be able to make ‘designer babies’ such as one with Einsteins’ brains, Marilyn Monroes beauty, Charlie Chaplins potentials, Leonardo Da Vincis art skills, Birbal’s  wit and much more.

Devtas have splendid personalities and remain young forever with all the comforts and luxury at their will. With current cosmetic surgeries and aesthetic treatments available it is possible to change any Tom, Dick or Harry to a celestial personality. We are gearing up for a world cluttered with beautiful lasses and handsome hunks all over the globe! Today we guage a persons experiences and expertise in his field by the wrinkles and crowfeets on his face but those days are not far when we will have young looking dynamic Seniors who have established themselves in their fields by investing in many a years of diligent work. This will be another possibility with combined efforts of Stem cell therapy and Cosmetic surgery just like a serpent who casts off old skin scales to acquire a new toned up and radiant shiny skin.

Devtas have the gifted power of immediate communication and instant journey at their will. We have already succeeded in communication and options of teleporting (immediate transfer of human body to desired destination like as in famous TV showStar trek )  is being researched intensely. It may also be possible to fly individually in air like Super Man with the help of anti-gravity propeller device wore on the back or in our boots.

The speedy progress & Information age of Internet has escorted us into an Era of Globalization. With advances like Internet, Social Media, Mails, Fax, Webcam, Super computers, Video conferencing, Satellite Mapping of Earth, Global Positioning System(GPS)  and most latest Whatsapp, we can access any corner of the World, which is just at a distance of mouse click. No wonder why the most auspicious, knowledgeable and tactful Lord Ganesha possessing huge Body chose such a small tiny mouse as his Vaahan ;)

Devlok with marvelous regal constructions, magnificent architecture and luxurious palaces with no dearth of entertainment for pleasure of Devtas has always been our muse.

Todays architectural designing on the Planet have such state-of-the-art constructions which are like celestial abodes. For all this we have already invented Robots for our services. Cranes and Man operated Huge machines can do work equaling thousands of Egyptian slaves who worked continuously for building Pyramids of their Pharaohs! Tall skyscrapers with green technology have already been built in US wherein temperature can be adjusted according to individual’s requirements. Another such place is Dubai, the infrastructure and constructions there are truly  paradise on earth!

History has proved that men have mocked at their own imaginations which have become absolute realities in near future with technical prowess and intelligence. For example, People used to mock at the meager thoughts of flying in air, but with the advent of Airplane by Right Brothers, it has now become a way of life.

According to Predictions made by some scholars in past, Space flights will become available for public wherein even Artificial Intelligence reaches humans. Clarke wrote about Space elevators and today Space Agencies such as ISRO and NASA  have claimed that soon building a ribbon (made of carbon nanotube composites) upto the sky is not something impossible. These climbers can enable travelers reach the 240 miles height of International Space Station in less than 3 hrs in such a space climber. We may even have hybrid cars in near future like that of James Bond which can run on ground, fly like helicopters, swim like submarines and turn into Star Trek spaceships in space. Who knows even Space tours and travels might open up avenues and interchanging citizenships of different planets may become possible… just like Men In Black!   ;) With the progress of nanotechnology impossible may become possible.

Now a lot about Devtas, lets see some Rakshasas(Devils) too! The modern age Devils!

Cosmetic surgery may enable criminals to escape from Law and Order by taking advantage of science and creating their own dummies or clones. Deforestation to accommodate ever-growing population may lead to El-nino phenomenon and increased levels of pollution, as we are already feeling the heat of green House Effect and Ozone layer depletion.

The invention of Nuclear weapons has threatened World’s  peace and security. Nuclear war can destroy entire planet and lead to the extinction of human species. Even the advanced Robot  technology which in near future may produce Cyborgs (Hybrid humans with implanted computer parts and technology) and which is being pursued without any restrictions and regulations can become a huge threat to our survival as they will be more evolved than us in intelligence, physical power and technical precisions. It can spell a doom for us if not kept under check.

Nature has always endorsed valiant victory of God over Evil, Truth over Falsehood and Good over Bad!

We human beings have always been victorious in overcoming adversities with intelligence and systematic planning skills. So we hope that even if scientific advances bring in a gamut of problems, we will face them in a prise manner or prevent them with well planned review systems and approach roads having futuristic views in place. I am sure if not all, even if we achieve 75% of possibilities mentioned above by the year 3000, we will be living a life no less than Devtas and will surely be blessed with Devlok on Earth by 3000!

                                                                                                       - Dr Racchana D Fadia