The Science & Art of Living

Er. Vinod Verma
Science and Art of Living, faith and reason, represent different sides of human nature. Each one of us is both artistic and scientific. At best it is a matter of the distribution of emphasis. I should like to refer briefly to Shri Shri Ravi Shankar, is both old & young, the spirit of recognition of Scientific and Secular, Physical & Spiritual. A scientific study of the cosmic process reveal to us a mystery at the heart of Art of Living. Sh. Ravi Shankar is a frame of mind, an attitude of spirit, a way of life. There is the spark of the spirit and this presence gives dignity to human nature, that is the basis of very fine relief lines that follow luminance of his image.
Every human being is constantly in search of happiness, inner peace and love. They probably may achieve momentary happiness but one way or the other unknowingly sacrifice their inner sense of peace. This is plight of millions inspite of all their movement in terms of power & money, they are still left uncontented and with an unquenchable thirst for more amounting in tremendous stress and affecting their lives and health adversely. It is evident that they overlook some simple truths of life, the body, the mind and their management. Now the question arises how can everyone enjoy a contented personal and social existence? No doubt by perfect equilibrium between the demands & stresses of life without unduly taxing the normal routine. It requires a person to be health conscious, a good body maintenance, awareness regarding composition of different food components with good eating habits. Body being a unique machine having self-repair instincts, the management of these considerations can simply be called as Science & Art of Living. Look within –within is fountain of Living.
The very name Ayurveda points  out the sanctity in which Science was held. It is not the science of disease, but the science of positive health developing either spiritual qualities or intellectual powers. It insists that physical prowess is essential.  It is the wealth of energy, a kind of vital dynamism. We merely avoid our ailments. There must be positive overflow, both of physical energy and mental energy for the development of higher pursuits. A doctor who knows his profession treats not the disease but the patient. He knows not merely the science of medicine but the art of influencing the psychology of the patient. He brings to bear not only the recuperative powers of the body but the resilience of mind & faith of spirit. “Art without Science is lame but science without Art is blind”. We live in an age of great hurry and speed. The spirit in us is wrapped up in many non-spiritual layers. If we are lost in the series of objective happening man’s freedom is unmanifested. If man recovers his subjectivity, his inwardness, he is able to control non-spiritual and use it for spiritual ever. There is no opposition between spirit & nature. Nature can be controlled by spirit. The disease of spirit can be cured by discipline of “Sudarshan Kriya”, which  requires us to adopt the science & art of living relations. All steps of kriya one interwined at roots and meet at  the summit with the satisfaction of mind, the abundance of tranquility of spirit.
The purpose of all art is sacramental, art of refinement of the soul. It helps fuller understanding of the human spirit and greatly enlarge our capacity for life intended to purge the soul of its defects and lead it a vision of eternal. “The art of living” is to discipline the innerself by integral insight or awakening which give diginity & order to our lives. The only hurdle is to remain ignorant when knowledge and understanding are within reach. The appeal of great living art acquire “meditative calm” which impacts immanent sublimity. It inspires to be calmly active & actively calm. No words can describe the joy that comes though the relationship. The belief of this balance is a bliss. It has been in our faith & skill to reverse the stresses. Stress management in adverse situations helps a person to maintain the balance of body & mind. Since efficiency is directly proportion to “will & skill”, both body & mind equilibrium is required to live meaningful life. More the two factors higher is the percentage of efficiency. By letting one’s self go, one gets at the very roots of knowing, how to live, this is the Alchemy-the art. Life declares no dividend until one has made an investment in the fine art of living. The way to fulfillment is not like an escalator which takes up to the top, though we make no effort. Just as being a human being is a fine science, so knowing self is an artistic process.
“Live for something have a purpose & that purpose keep in view.
Drifting like a helmless vessel you can never to life be true”.
At the end we think to maintain life style, it is better to do it internally. The pleasantest things in the world are pleasant thoughts and the great Art of Life is to have as many of them as possible.
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