Bardo_Thodol wrote on 30.01.2003 at 12:25:13:Tisto, "končno" bi se lahko bolj nanašalo na presenečene bralce, kot na Hawkinga, saj je bilo tudi njemu, kot sicer vsem velikim znanstvenikom, že prej jasno, da dokončnega spoznanja ne moremo doseči, kar pa seveda ne pomeni, da se ni vredno truditi in si naša spoznanja stalno izboljševati.
znanstvenikom slej kot prej rata jasno da s svojimi omejenimi instrumenti zaznave in logike, eksperimenta in spekulacij ne morjo dosezt "dokoncnega" (absolutnega) spoznanja, vseen pa si ne upajo zanikat da ne obstaja. nekateri pogumni grejo naprej, nekateri pa se naprej brcajo v meglo.
We must cross over the influence of time in order to live the carefree life we are seeking. We cannot find happiness by working against the clock to acquire something in this short life. We can find lasting happiness only by surrendering to the reality of our utter helplessness in the face of material nature, under whose jurisdiction we are controlled. From this recognition of our dire need comes
the impetus to call for help-absolute help-for we who are absolutely helpless. Thus attracting the sympathy of Godhead, who is ever ready to heed the call of those who are meek and humble, our happy life beyond time is at hand.
Those who are philosophical in the fullest expression gain the courage to say, "I was mistaken". In doing so they find a new life, invisible though it may be to others.
It is at this point that philosophy (logic, experiment...) has served its purpose and can be retired. The positive experience of tangible spiritual life requires no rational validation. It fulfils the need of the heart as nothing else can. It leaves no room for doubt.
It is not unreasonable, but it picks up where reason leaves off. My heart pines for this. Everything else pales in comparison.