Synthesis of science/spirituality essential: India's PM

09-03-2005, 03:01 AM

Synthesis of science and spirituality essential: PM
Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 3 (PTI): Synthesis of science and
spirituality was essential for the well-being and harmony of human
society, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, said today.

"Science without concern for moral values can go astray," the Prime
Minister said after inaugurating the Golden Jubilee of the Vinoba
Niketan at Malayadi village, about 35 km from here.

While creation of wealth was essential for alleviation of poverty and
diseases afflicting the society, mere accumulation of wealth was not
sufficient for the social well-being. Wealth should be blended with
spiritual values to bring benefits for the society, he said.

Enormous potential of nuclear technology, bio-technology and genetic-
engineering should be used for human good, he said.

The Prime Minister said institutions like Vinoba Niketan could play
an important role for the welfare of the rural people and depressed
sections supplementing the measures taken by the government for their
benefit.

Singh also laid the foundation for the Vionba Viswa Vidya Peeth being
set up by Vinoba Niketan and promised the Centre would provide
support for the institution.

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, presided.
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