The social values : Pujya Gurudev

Pujya Gurudev Pt. ShriRam Sharma’s Kripa

The social values indwelling our Cellular Self 

(Akhand Jyoti,Nov.-Dec.2003)

The automatic and intelligent regulation of enormous amount of complex interactive biochemical and physiological processes in the living system involves, even at the cellular and molecular levels, some basic principles which, through their manifestations, reflect the subtle role of consciousness-force existing in the smallest unit of life. Look at the process of our bodys growth. Why a unicellular embryo grows into a specific multi-cellular organism? While the living foetus is cozily protected inside its mothers womb, why should it come out? The answers to "how" of the above questions are well deciphered by the biomedical sciences. But, the "why" (i.e., "for what purpose") of these and related events in the process of the birth and development of the living system still remains a mystery. 
These cannot be explained by the existing theories and experimental findings of the modern sciences. 

However, we may fathom the nature and purpose of each facet of the molecular, cellular and grosser manifestations of the psyche in the light of the Vedic Philosophy, which affirms the eternal existence and continuous evolution  towards the ultimate, boundless perfection  of the consciousness-force in every expression of life. Every living cell is a conscious system that contains a subtle world in itself. The individual and collective behaviors of the cellular systems are reflected in various biochemical and physiological processes. It appears to be most intelligent and refined in the human organism that enjoys the status of being the most evolved and privileged of all the species ever born on Earth. In terms of social values, the principles involved in the perfect behavior of the molecular and cellular systems demonstrate cooperation, service, struggle, endurance, adjustment, valor, discipline and unity. 

Human body is made up of trillions of cells and has almost equal number of neurons (nerve cells) in the information-processing network of the brain. 
 It is the mutual cooperation of the individual cells that leads to the formation and efficient functioning of the different tissues, organs, and the body-system as a whole. In-vitro experiments on cell culturing show that a single cell is itself capable of surviving independently in a proper medium. Sacrificing their �freedom�, the cells in our living system choose to share their earnings (inputs) and belongings with the other cells via inter-cellular interactions and live in healthy cooperation and organized unity; thereby setting a shining example for the human society. All the constituents at molecular level, including the enzymes and proteins also follow this ideal principle of mutual association and make the large number of complex in-vivo reactions possible.

At the macro multi-cellular levels, the internal organs obey this social discipline of mutual adjustment and collective efforts and consistently teach us the values of amity and cooperation. Altruistic service is superbly adopted at every stage of organization and functioning of a living system. The non-stop intracellular and intercellular activities, continuous pumping of the heart, the distributive flow of blood, the burden-bearing arrangements of the bones, etc stand as best illustrations of this vital principle of social harmony and progress. Defense against the harmful invasions or disorders of any kind is another fundamental property of a living system and its components. At the cellular level, the cell membrane regulates the inflow and outflow of desired molecules and prevents the invalid entries. Lysozomes also aid in the protection of the cells. Excess of water in the blood is instantly thrown out (via the kidneys) by the activation of diuretic hormones. Vomiting, shivering, allergy, etc are outcomes of the acts of struggle of specific subsystems against any imbalance or untoward reactions.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru

Shiv Sharma