Essay name: Devala-smriti (critical study)
Author:
Mukund Lalji Wadekar
Affiliation: Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda / Department of Sanskrit Pali and Prakrit
This essay represents an English study of the Devala-smriti—an ancient text attributed to sage Devala classified as belonging to the Dharma-Shastra branch of Indian literature which encompasses jurisprudence and religious law. This study deals with the reconstructed text of the Devala-smriti based on surviving references, emphasizing Devala’s unique viewpoints on social, religious, and philosophical aspects, particularly the Sankhya and Yoga philosophies.
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INTRODUCTORY : 310 It is necessary to consider the question of the relevance
fitness & utility of the present text in the Modern Age of Science
how far & in what manner, it can be said to be
helpful for the betterment of the Modern World, swiftly progressing
with the inventions of electronic instruments & terrorizing
& Technology
emergence of Atomic energy.
MODERN WORLD OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY :
:
Hence, it is evident that eventhough science has contributed
to the greatest amenities of life, on account of advancement of
science & technology and growth of industry, thereby accelerating
the explosion of production, in plenty & variety%3B it is a
sad fact that science has also been causal in producing highly
destructive weapons like hydrogen & nuclear bombs, that can
annihilate the entire world, within no time. Due to industriali-
zation, as a resultant effect, the ecological balance - the evolu-
tionary & inherent order of Nature is violently disturbed & this
has created the problem of pollution in all respects
nay, even
the extinction of various species & substances. Thus science,
which has been considered to be the boon to human society is
turning itself into a dreadful curse & can lead us ultimately
to the total annihilation, if not properly & rationally handled
& put to useful & constructive purposes.
