New Delhi: In the presence of defence scientists, defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday delved into Hindu mythology, saying the ancient sages of the country were “probably great scientists”.
Parrikar also asked the scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to learn from ‘rishis’ the art of being humble and overcoming jealousy and anger. Underscoring the need for educated people to be humble, he said the ‘rishis’ of yore were “probably great scientists”.
Parrikar, who was speaking at the 39th Directors’ Conference of the DRDO in the national capital, said he would not like to get into a controversy whether ‘rishis’ were scientists or spiritual. Before he spoke about ‘rishis’, the minister said he would like to touch on an issue which should not be taken in a wrong sense.
“I always believe that power enhances with restraint and education enhances with humility,” the defence minister said.
Giving the example of the mythological Hindu sage Dadhichi, Parrikar said he provided Indra with the vajra (a mythical indestructible weapon).
