“Observation on the Kali Yuga” (SB 1.17.43-44)
In a discussion of the historical significance of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, Thompson examines a plethora of Puranic topics that help illustrate the rich context of this deeply philosophical tradition.
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"Vedic Origin of Species" (SB 3.13.4)
Thompson considers an alternative model to contemporary Darwinian theory drawn from the Vedic tradition. Thompson presents what he calls the “Bīja Model,” and describes bījas (seeds) as information packets embedded within the creative energy. He suggests that the bīja concept offers comparisons to the modern idea of genes, both being subtle mechanisms capable of generating biological diversity.
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