The Science of Enlightenment by Dr. Nitin Trasi, MD ISBN 81-246-0130-5 Pub: Pub: D.K.Printworld (P) Ltd., New Delhi. With a foreword by Dr. V.S. Venkatavaradan, nuclear scientist and astrophysicist, former Director of the Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai ------------------------------ The Science of Enlightenment presents a detailed study of the spiritual phenomena of Enlightenment and Liberation in scientific-psychological terms. This book has been selected by the Department of Education, Government of India for distribution as a reference book to 100 university libraries all over India. * About The Book What is the precise nature of Reality or God? And what exactly, in scientific terms, is the much-talked about spiritual phenomenon called Enlightenment? Is it at all scientifically possible for a state devoid of ego to exist? And can a person do his normal duties in life in such a state? This book answers these and related questions convincingly, in a way that should appeal to scientist, spiritualist and lay person alike. Combining the rationality of a medical scientist with the profundity of his religio-philosophical studies, the author demonstrates how the spiritual phenomena of Enlightenment and Liberation do have an eminently satisfactory scientific explanation - an explanation which he also reconciles with conventional spiritual teachings. Finally, flitting adroitly from Advaita to Tao, Zen to Sufism, Buddhism to Christianity, Dr. Trasi shows how the teachings of different faiths aren't different in essence, but just constitute intricate parts of the one and the same grand picture. The practical aspect is not neglected either, and the book includes much scientifically-backed guidance to offset the oft-recurring doubts and questions that nag the average spiritual enthusiast. With deep insight, forceful logic and supporting references, Dr. Trasi's book not only dispels many of the myths, misconceptions and distortions woven around Enlightenment, the Liberated State, the Soul and Death, but explores the rationale behind wide-ranging traditional beliefs as well. Spiritual terms are explained in a simple but scientific, rational way and also set out is a explanation of diverse spiritual terms in an exhaustive Glossary. A thoughtfully provided Who's Who supplies the novice with brief biodatas of the scientists and saints mentioned in the text. Finally, near to a 100 references make the book an essential work for any serious researcher in the subject. Written lucidly, the book is bound to interest scientists, skeptics, and anyone else even remotely concerned with spirituality.