In recent years, there has been an increasing debate about the rapid technological advancements taking place and reshaping our world. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I found the time to reflect and study the ancient scriptures, including the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita. As I delved deeper into both modern technology and ancient wisdom, I began to see remarkable parallels between them.
What we are witnessing in today’s technological development is, in many ways, a return to ancient practices, customised for the modern age through the tools of technology. This convergence is reminiscent of the ancient bridge of knowledge connecting Atman, the individual soul, with Brahman, the cosmic soul. By realising that the human microcosm reflects the macrocosm, we understand that we are ‘Satchidanandan’, infinite consciousness, existence and bliss, and that nothing can destroy us.
This realisation fosters resilience in the face of technological disruption, emphasising that humans with technology are stronger and more capable than without it, shifting the focus from humans versus Artificial Intelligence (AI) to humans with AI versus humans without AI. The world of education has undergone a profound transformation with the advent of technology, bringing us full circle to the ancient times of the guru-shishya parampara and gurukuls, a tradition where knowledge was passed from teacher to student. In those times, education was highly personalised, with the guru imparting knowledge tailored.