The Spirit and Science: Is the Endocrine System the Essence of Existence?

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Dept. of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India
  • Ameya Joshi Dept. of Endocrinology, Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Bharti Kalra Consultant, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India
  • Navneet Agrawal Dept. of Medicine, Diabetes Obesity and Thyroid Centre, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Endocrinology, holistic health, hormone, integrative care, person-centered care, spiritual health

Abstract

In this reflective opinion piece, the authors offer a unique insight into the connection between spirituality and science. A reading of the Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, through the eyes of an endocrinologist, uncovers unexpected corollaries and correlations between spirituality or religion on one hand, and science or rationale, on the other.

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Published

2023-06-28

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 9 (2023)

Section

Guest Editorial

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How to Cite

The Spirit and Science: Is the Endocrine System the Essence of Existence?. (2023). Indian Journal Of Clinical Practice, 33(9), 8-9. https://ojs.ijcp.in/index.php/IJCP/article/view/199

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