exulted in such knowledge as they had; but (soon) the scourge at which they scoffed encompassed them.6 What is meant by knowledge here is the corrupted form of religion, which people have been adhering to for

still subject to interpretation. Towards the end of the 19th century, there was a strong wave of what was popularly called ‘scientific atheism’. The argument often offered to negate the existence of God

remedy’ (p.295). This analysis of Muslim situation in terms of outmoded thinking is perfectly correct. What worse example of it could there be than the movement recently launched in the name of the Babari Masjid

initially be a matter of faith, but when the claimant directs one’s gaze through a powerful telescope, what began as a belief becomes a reality which is observable by everyone. Similarly, disputes about whether

but there were times, while it was still a new venture, when it appeared on the verge of foundering. What saved it was John Mennon’s boundless enthusiasm. No matter how adverse the circumstances, or how serious

petrol and steel are to human civilization. If the things that contribute to civilization did not do what was expected of them,

have prayed for their guidance, and reformation. As their well-wishers they would have told them that what they (the English) required to reach the destination of reality had already been sent by God in the

loves purity,” which means that cleanliness and purity are on the highest scale of cardinal virtues. What God loves is undoubtedly of supreme value. Every Muslim must, in consequence, lead a life marked by

greatest reason for the unattainability of a high level of realization. From Science to God-Realization What is science? Science is the systemized knowledge of nature and the physical world. Human beings have

will be compelled to call it ‘all out naked anarchy’. The present generation of India has to decide what kind of India it is going to bequeath to the coming generation—an advanced, prosperous India, or a