Can science explain the origin of consciousness?In Bhag.Gita,Lord Sri Krsna states,avinashi tu tad viddhi yena sarvam idam tatam'(2.17),that is, consciousness is the symptom of the 'spirit soul'.He also states that the spirit soul is eternal,it cannot be divided,is insoluble,non combustible and cannot be dried by air.(Bhag.Gita 2.23)Now all you have do to disprove Lord Krsna, is to create consciousness by the combination of matter.If you cannot do that then you have to accept Lord Krsna.Also consider our senses.They are not perfect.Consider vision,we cannot see objects at great distance,or behind a wall or in a dark room we cannot see our own hands.If you gather data by using imperfect sense perception the result is bound to be imperfect.Of course, material knowledge is important since in this world we have to eat to keep our body and soul together but do not forget that it is the soul that keeps the body energised and conscious.The food for the soul is Vaishnavism,ie,devotion to Lord Krsna.It is the natural tendency of the soul since it is part and parcel of the Supreme Soul,Lord Krsna.This natural tendency is also called 'Sanatan dharma'(intrinsic nature,swabhava).Only that will revive and reestablish our loving relationship.This is what the soul hankers for but due to our rebellious tendency we try to seek happiness in sense gratification and thereby further augmenting our karmic reaction and misery.At present we are polishing the cage and forgetting to feed the bird.
