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There is no incompatibility between the findings of science and the doctrines of religion. The search for truth is their common goal though they have different ways of approach to it. Since god is Truth, the quest of truth is the quest of God. Man who makes the machine is greater than the machine. He who splits the atom is greater than the atom. Science does not suggest the omnipotence of matter. It suggests the supremacy
Of man; that which inspires and guides them in this quest is divine. The word Brahman connotes both the truth which is sought and the spirit in us which seeks it. A scientific views of the world evils to us a central mystery which is not disclosed to scientific observation.
We must acknowledge that truth belongs to God and ideas belong to men. The position of intolerance is inconsistent with the mystery of God. Too much blood has been unnecessarily and unjustly shed in the name of religious doctrine. The different religions are great spiritual achievements of man and we should take pride not in one special production of mankind but in all, for all are fellow-pilgrims treading our way to the truth in every great faith. Tirukkural is claimed by the followers of Jainism, religion requires us to extend our sympathy even to those-who do not belong to our group. Religious pride may make us hold that true religion is our own, that we are the people, and wisdom shall die with us’.
Science enlarges our concepts of God and religion saves sciences from going astray. Religion should not end in wars and inquisitions, nor science in Hiroshimas. We need the discipline of religion to civilize our nature, to restrain the greed, the callousness and the brutality in us.
Charity is a great virtue. Our ancient philosophers and religions teachers have all laid stress on charity. It is, of course, very noble in man to give away things to those to those who do not have the. But, in practice, often the giving does not help the receiver. He is liable to become extravagant and idle if he gets s regular charity. He loses his individuality and he humiliates himself for getting favors from others. He has to devise fresh means every day of cheating people into the belief that he deserved their favors. Many of the beggars are imposters. They exhibit physical beggars who employ crippled and other people for begging on a small salary.