 Dr.
G. Lakshman
B.Sc(Hons), M.Sc, D.Sc, CPhys, CSci, FInstP.
Dr. G. Lakshman is a physicist by training and was a Principal Research
Scientist at the Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon, Canada for
18 years. During this tenure he worked on various problems related to
environmental biotechnology, sustainable development and hydrology.
In 1986 he established System Ecotechnologies Inc. an environmental
biotechnology company at the Innovation Place, a prestigious research
park on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan. He has been working
on various R&D projects on developing innovative solutions to environmental
and resource-related problems. He has internationally recognized expertise
in designing engineered wetland treatment systems for wastewater treatment
and producing marketable products. He has more than 90 publications in
scientific journals, books and conference proceedings.
Dr. Lakshman is also interested in exploring a variety of exciting areas
such as developing a scientific understanding of Hinduism, resolving
the apparent conflict between science and religion - particularly as
it pertains to Hinduism - understanding the "inner essence" of
the Bhagavad Gita, and exploring the power of mantras. He has been giving
weekly 20-minute discourses since 2001 on the Bhagavad Gita at the Hindu
Temple in Saskatoon, Canada. He has made presentations on Education in
Human Values and the Power of Mantras.
Dr. Lakshman recently participated in a multi-faith forum in Saskatoon
on environmental sustainability and religion and made a presentation
on "Perspectives from Hinduism for Sustainable Development."
From Dr. Lakshman:
The world has seen a phenomenal upsurge in violence, bigotry and socio-economic
conflicts, steadily culminating in what can only termed "global
crisis." The level of unrest in the global humanity is palpable
as it sweeps across the nations in waves of violence, destruction and
devastating social disorder. Evidently these have been blamed on religious
intolerance and regional econo-political dominance resulting in socio-economic
inequalities. But upon closer examination the problem appears to be more
symptomatic of a deeper malaise.
Human behavior is complex and is driven by a multitude of precursors
predicated upon the human psyche and the inner spirit. The solution to
the present-day crisis appears to be in the rediscovery of human values,
a shift from the current emotion-based behavior to value-based conduct.
Human behavior becomes insensitive, unforgiving and destructive when
the inner spirit, which is the guiding beacon to distinguish between
right and wrong, is unrealized or overpowered by the strong body-centered
ego. The lifestyle and expectations created by the modern technological
revolution are driving the human psyche to become more selfish, vengeful,
egocentric and insensitive. Such regressive tendencies firmly entrench
weakening of the inner spirit.
We are at crossroads witnessing the global decimation of societal well
being. It is imperative that we closely examine these issues, understand
the underlying cause and resolve to restore the human values.
The Bhagavad Gita has been hailed as the most non-religious, scientific
and enlightening scripture ever gifted to mankind. It has been a source
of knowledge solace, wisdom and peace for such intellectual luminaries
as Einstein, Aldous Huxley, Carl Jung, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo
Emerson, Albert Schweitzer and others. The Bhagavad Gita provides a thorough
analysis of the nature of human psyche and the cause-effect interdependence
of emotions, intellect, wisdom and behavior. It lays out an elegant and
practical approach to eliminating stress and inner conflicts.
The Gita exhorts us to realize the oneness of the human spirit and bind
the humanity with love and understanding. The ancient wisdom contained
in the Bhagavad Gita can guide us through the maze of confusion in everyday
life and help us strengthen our inner spirit.
It is said, ‘"Wars start in the Minds of Men and Peace starts
in the Hearts of Men." The Bhagavad Gita conveys the perennial wisdom
to understand and to strengthen the heart in everyone. |
