THREATS TO WISDOM

Just because we are living in the 'modern' world does not mean that we have the best awareness of all ancient and modern science and wisdom. Nor does it mean that the knowledge and ideas that are being marketed today are the best ones. We are living in a highly commercial and materialistic world which either actively or subtly promotes the sciences which lead us towards more consumption. A classic example is India where Sri Ramdev is promoting an ancient science of living to the citizens of the country where it was born. Unfortunately, the commercial interests like the medical profession, the pharmaceutical and food companies and the soda manufacturers are angry, because it is affecting their income. So there is an attempt to hide the truth. Practicing Yoga does not require any equipment nor does it require any large space or gymnasium. And Sri Ramdev is now even providing the teaching for free through the Aastha channel. Now the West is scared. The food and health industry are scared. Even the so called medical 'profession' does not want the truth to come out - that health and vitality are simple, natural and available to all. Fortunately, ordinary people are learning and practicing yoga on a large scale. This can lead to a new economy away from greed and consumption to health and vitality. Let the doctors become yogis. And let Coke become a supplier of fresh fruit juice.