Creation vs. Evolution - The Vedic Perspective

Topics are:
What is Life? – Life vs. Matter
Proof of God’s existence
Evolution
Evolution of consciousness
Moral implications

In this book I have given the Vedic theory of Life which incorporates consciousness as the primary characteristic of life. I have given a scientific analysis of what life is and described the characteristics of both Life and Matter and their points of similarity and distinction. I have discussed evolution and then described an alternate theory namely the Vedic theory of evolution of consciousness as opposed to Darwin’s theory of evolution of species. The theory of evolution of consciousness is based on creation of various species by God so as to accommodate the varied desires of an infinite number of living beings.

The Vedic theory of evolution of consciousness marks the dawning of a new era in which consciousness will come to be incorporated as an essential item in our scientific theories about life and its origin.

What is Life? What are the characteristics of life? Is life an evolved form of matter or is it distinct from matter? Is life simply a product of or combination of material elements? Is it possible for material elements that have no life at all to combine to give rise to life? How can matter which is devoid of consciousness give rise to life which is conscious? The effect must exist in the cause as well. These are some pertinent questions to ask when we analyse what life is. These questions are the basis of a scientific analysis of life and the debate: creation vs. evolution.

The theory of evolution implies a denial of God. It is based on chance and necessity and not on the use of intelligence whereas we can see from our everyday experience that we create everything by the use of our intelligence. Therefore I have given proof of God so as to establish that God exists and He is the creator because His supreme intelligence and mystic power is required for the intelligent design of various species and the universe. Without intelligence nothing can be designed and without the mystic power of God not even the ingredients required for the creation of the universe can be produced.

The theory of evolution relies on the automatic evolution of species over a million billion years. This is a completely false proposition that is contrary to reason. Simply the use of the alibi of Time does not prove anything and make it scientific. Science means observation, theory and proof. Without proof a theory remains in the realm of faith only. The theory of evolution implies that material elements somehow combined to produce life. This is a fundamental error. When the fundamentals of a theory are incorrect the theory is obviously wrong. Where is the proof that material elements can combine to produce life? Matter can never in any combination produce life. Life and matter are distinct and separate. Life is an independent entity and is not a product or combination of matter. Therefore the theory of evolution is based on blind faith only.

I have also discussed in this book the moral and spiritual ramifications of these theories. These fundamental theories of life have far reaching moral consequences on the course of development and well being of mankind. The significance of these theories cannot be over estimated as these are fundamental theories of life. The course of mankind depends on its thinking as regards life and thinking of mankind is greatly influenced by what is taught in schools about life and its origin. Hence this discussion: creation vs. evolution is very important. By teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution mankind is on the perilous course of a godless society where the moral fabric of society is being eroded. And without morality what kind of present or future can we expect? Morality is essential for the development of mind and spiritual consciousness. Morality is essential for the well being of the individual and society.