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Is astrology scientific? || Acharya Prashant, with DU (2023)
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Spirituality
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Object
Pseudoscience
Assumptions
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Mind
Description

Acharya Prashant clarifies the fundamental distinction between science and spirituality, defining them as mutually exclusive fields of study. He explains that science is the study of objects and the material universe, whereas spirituality is the study of the subject, which is the 'I' or the self. Therefore, it is as illogical to expect spirituality to be scientific as it is to expect science to be spiritual. He argues that labeling spirituality as 'pseudoscience' is as absurd as calling science 'pseudospirituality' because they address entirely different domains of inquiry. He further addresses the tendency of individuals to speak with confidence based on unexamined assumptions. Acharya Prashant points out that true curiosity does not rely on preconceived notions or assumptions as its foundation. He emphasizes that many people hold beliefs they are insecure about and fail to understand basic definitions before forming conclusions. By challenging the questioner's premise, he highlights that one must first understand what spirituality is before claiming it lacks scientific validity, as the two paths of knowledge serve different purposes.