Here is my favorite quote from the book: The extrasensory potentials of mind"


The sudden eruption of volcanoes, earthquakes, lightening, landslide may appear as supernatural phenomena or God’s ‘anger’ to an illiterate of science. Although it is difficult to predict or prevent such natural calamities, these do have causal basis well within the laws of Nature. Even solar and lunar eclipses were thought as signs of ill omen or devil’s attack etc in the medieval era of ignorance. However, as we all know, scientific knowledge and awareness have largely wiped out such misconceptions today. The scientific discoveries and technological developments of today may appear magical to someone living in remote tribal conditions. From rail, airplane, radio, etc, to television, spacecraft, nuclear weapons, computers, robots, etc, the scientific advancements have made the world a wonderland or an alien planet for the people of the first centuries. But, as we know, there is nothing like a magic or mystery in these achievements. These are the consequences of scientific decipheration of Nature, inquisitiveness, unperturbed perseverance, collective hard work and sagacity of intelligent minds. Every development of Science has a welldefined theory and principles that make the corresponding technological products….
In fact there is nothing to be attributed as a ‘magic’ in this world. Efficient use of light effects and ability to make movements quicker than the grasp of alert eyes and minds is found to work behind most of the magic-shows. Hypnotism too makes such unbelievable effects and experiences possible. The extrasensory potentials and exceptional acumen of spiritually enlightened personalities also appear to be astonishing or esoteric to many people. But these ‘supernormal talents’ are natural consequences of the aroused powers of the ‘usually unknown’ layers of mind and the vital force; and work well within the disciplines of Nature. Some of us may regard them as supramental and some as sheer fraud, depending upon our ‘scientific thinking’. But in either case, our interpretations are wrong. In each case such affirmations imply our ignorance, lack of deep comprehension, or incomplete knowledge of the macrocosmic system of Nature and the limitless web of consciousness… There is no place for arbitrary, casual, or vague events in the self-organizing, orderly system of Nature. Whatever we tend to regard as exceptional or as a random coincidence, also is a consequence of well-defined causes and occurs as per the ‘plans’ or ‘orderly process’ of this cosmic system. The major difference lies in the fact that we do not yet know these causes or are unable to see the hidden basis or ‘logic’ in it in terms of our understanding of the scientific foundation of the world and the existence of Nature.
The roots of life and expansion of Nature are not confined to what is known to the modern Science so far.Even at the level of biological substances, the physics and biophysics of life is yet far from being completely known. The same is true of the mysteries of nature… The more we know it, the more appears to be unknown, hidden beneath its deeper domains. Then how to comment on the limitless expansion of consciousness? Its subliminal horizons expand well beyond the hidden folds of time. What kind of eternal causes and effects trigger the impulse of life is certainly more intractable – if not impossible, to decode than elucidating the functional genomics of a human being. Expression of the accumulated effects and assimilation of the deeds, thought waves and emotional vibrations of the earlier lives is manifested in the yet inexplicable instances of ‘random chance’ or fate. We should keep our mind open and endeavor elucidating this hidden Science too.

Vipul..