Science and Spirituality in Indian Knowledge Systems: Learning from Swami Vivekananda and Ranganathananda
Abstract
The Bharatiya narrative architecture perceives knowledge as holistic and not in binaries of the Cartesian Divide, where the pursuit of science and technology was closely intertwined with spirituality. There was no opposition between the Hindu way of life and the pursuit of knowledge. It was never in binary of science versus religion; it is science and religion together. Temples were built scientifically with amazing technological skills. One sees the engineering marvels and scientific facts in many temple architecture, which requires systematic research.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Indian and Buddhist Studies
Historical and Architectural Studies
Cultural and Mythological Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 129–132
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter