"Siva's devotees who are scientists are protectors of humanity and stewards of the Earth."

Gurudeva

Gurudeva Darshan of the Day

Gurudeva with astronomer Carl Sagan, who, though an atheist-agnostic, was rigorous advocate for "good science" and earth stewardship.

What Happened Today at the Monastery?

Rudy and Dora Tanzi came back today to have darshan with Bodhinatha. They asked may insightful questions and engage Bodhinatha for a full hour.

Upon departure. Rudy said: "I don't think I have ever met anyone who answer my questions with such clarity."

As mentioned in a previous TAKA, Rudy and Dora are professors of neurology at Harvard Medical School

He and his wife are vegetarians and specialize in Alzheimer's research and other brain diseases. The staff of Hinduism Today has been talking with them about a possible article on the relationship between mad-cow disease, meat-eating and Senile Dementia, which has many forms, only one of which is Alzheimers.

Alzheimer's is different than Mad-cow disease, but cases of the latter in humans may be mis-diagnosed as Alzheimers. Rudi says there are many complicating factors. It is hard to pin down a definitive causal chain. But best not to take chances... don't eat meat!