Haridwar, March 21 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday underscored the relevance of ancient Indian scriptures in shaping both scientific and spiritual thought.

Addressing the closing ceremony of the 62nd All India Shastraotsav at Patanjali Vishwavidyalaya in Haridwar, he asserted that Vedic knowledge continues to inspire modern scientific advancements.

"Our scriptures are not just a book but a special medium to know and understand all the mysteries of this universe. All our Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, etc., contain such sutras from which modern science is also getting empowered today by taking inspiration. Our Vedas and culture contain a sense of balance between the physical and spiritual aspects of life, which m...