November 22, 2007
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U.S. culture's clash between religion and science is almost exclusively driven by Christian instincts and arguments. Hindu physicist V.V. Raman offers another view of religion, the universe, and the complementarity of the questions of science and faith.
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Program Details
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Unheard Cuts
» Complete, Unedited Interview (mp3, 53:00)
A complete interview just doesn't make its way into the finished radio program. But, it's a shame for it not to be heard. Here, you can download the entire conversation and compare.
» Selected Segments
Or, if you prefer, download isolated selections in which Raman covers everything from universalities to a Shanti mantra recovered from the cutting room floor.
Nuggets on Hindu Understanding
V.V. Raman writes many brief, poetic essays about contemporary themes in art, Hinduism, and science. They provide a generous approach to life and its many mysteries.
» Indic Visions in an Age of Science: Origins and Ends
» Numbers in Religions
» Dissonance, Bi-sonance and Consonance
» Why in Science and Religion
About the Images
The composite image above shows an Indian boy giving the final touches to earthen lamps at a workshop in Amritsar in the northwestern state of Punjab. These lamps will be used for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. (Photo: Narinder Nanu/AFP/Getty Images)
The inset image (taken with a Diana toy camera) shows a palace located in Jaipur, India called Jal Mahal. Constructed in 1799 and now closed, the lake palace is modeled after a famous palace in Udaipur. (Tom Burke/flickr) |
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Voice on the Radio
Varadaraja V. Raman
Raman is emeritus professor of Physics and Humanities at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He's written many books including Variety in Religion and Science: Daily Reflections. |
