Human evolution: Bursting the myth bubble

Human evolution: Bursting the myth bubble

- Dr. Mukul S. Godbole

 

Don't blame me if I'm not convinced that humans evolved solely from Apes/Monkey's. Genomic similarities ain't sufficient. Neither is the fact that we lost a chromosome and gained a thumb during the so-called evolution from Apes. The more I read about evolution and genomics, the more I'm getting convinced that humans have been "blessed" by extraterrestrial species (ET's). For starters, Ramayan isn't a myth. It is a written proof of how three species (Ramapethicus [early species], Neanderthals and Homo sapiens) coexisted and worked together under the leadership of the more advanced form, Homo sapiens. The scripture, written thousands of years ago, appreciates the fact that humans were blessed with several distinct aspects that shatter any theories suggesting that we evolved solely from Apes. The stride is too much to occur naturally by evolution. Even if we compare the intelligence of Neanderthal and Sapiens, the difference is huge! Yes, we share genomic similarities with earlier/primitive species. But, that doesn't appreciate how the human brain developed and when & how we acquired the ability to address complex life problems in a short span of time! It's about time everyone of us accept that Bharatiya saints (Valmiki rishi; Mahabharat by Vyas rishi) were NOT fiction writers. They closely understood and tracked the facts before penning them into the mahakavya's (the biggest poetic scriptures).
Well, I judge people who look down at Bharatiya scriptures as myth. I pity fellow Bharatiya who make a mockery of the scriptures. I believe it's time we 'evolve' by accepting the facts. Life would be easier. The education system also deserves an overhaul. But then, evolution is a gradual process, ain't it?!