RE 95: Medical Science and Natural Health

Episode 95 September 21, 2021 00:18:20
RE 95: Medical Science and Natural Health
Reflections on Yoga (English)
RE 95: Medical Science and Natural Health

Sep 21 2021 | 00:18:20

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Show Notes

This Reflection is based on the following aphorism of Sri Aurobindo:

Medical Science has been more a curse to mankind than a blessing. It has broken the force of epidemics and unveiled a marvellous surgery; but, also, it has weakened the natural health of man and multiplied individual diseases; it has implanted fear and dependence in the mind and body; it has taught our health to repose not on natural soundness but a rickety and distasteful crutch compact from the mineral and vegetable kingdoms.

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