उनकी रचनाओं को जानकर ही हम उन्हें जान पाएंगे।
From a knowledge of His work, we shall know Him.
From a knowledge of His work, we shall know Him.
भगवान ने ब्रह्मांड को जैसा बनाया है, वह तभी संभव है जब उनकी मंशा यह रही हो कि हम इसे समझ सकें।
God would not have made the universe as it is unless He intended us to understand it.
God would not have made the universe as it is unless He intended us to understand it.
प्रकृति हमेशा ब्रह्मांड के संरक्षण का ध्यान रखती है।
Nature always looks out for the preservation of the universe.
Nature always looks out for the preservation of the universe.
बाइबल से अज्ञानी व्यक्ति अपनी ज़रूरत का सारा ज्ञान पा सकता है और सबसे ज्ञानी व्यक्ति अपनी अज्ञानता का एहसास कर सकता है।
In the Bible the ignorant may learn all requisite knowledge, and the most knowing may learn to discern their ignorance.
In the Bible the ignorant may learn all requisite knowledge, and the most knowing may learn to discern their ignorance.
किसी किताब में लिखी बात को सही जगह पर इस्तेमाल करना उतना ही बड़ा सृजन है जितना उस बात को सबसे पहले लिखने वाले लेखक का होना।
There is no less invention in aptly applying a thought found in a book, than in being the first author of the thought.
There is no less invention in aptly applying a thought found in a book, than in being the first author of the thought.
प्रकृति के सर्वज्ञ रचयिता यदि यह जानते कि उनकी रचनाओं का अध्ययन करने से मनुष्य उनके अस्तित्व या गुणों पर ही संदेह करने लगेगा, तो वे मनुष्यों को प्रकृति का अध्ययन और मनन करने के इतने अवसर कभी न देते।
If the omniscient author of nature knew that the study of his works tends to make men disbelieve his Being or Attributes, he would not have given them so many invitations to study and contemplate Nature.
If the omniscient author of nature knew that the study of his works tends to make men disbelieve his Being or Attributes, he would not have given them so many invitations to study and contemplate Nature.
प्रकृति की पुस्तक एक सुंदर और विशाल टपेस्ट्री (कपड़े पर की गई नक्काशी) की तरह है जो लपेटी हुई है, जिसे हम एक साथ पूरा नहीं देख पा रहे हैं, बल्कि जैसे-जैसे इसकी परतें खुलती जाती हैं, हमें इसके सौंदर्य और संतुलन को देखने के लिए थोड़ा-थोड़ा इंतज़ार करना पड़ता है।
The book of nature is a fine and large piece of tapestry rolled up, which we are not able to see all at once, but must be content to wait for the discovery of its beauty, and symmetry, little by little, as it graduallly comes to be more and more unfolded, or displayed.
The book of nature is a fine and large piece of tapestry rolled up, which we are not able to see all at once, but must be content to wait for the discovery of its beauty, and symmetry, little by little, as it graduallly comes to be more and more unfolded, or displayed.
जिसकी आस्था पर कभी संदेह नहीं हुआ, उसे अपनी आस्था पर ज़रूर संदेह होना चाहिए।
He whose faith never doubted, may justly doubt of his faith.
He whose faith never doubted, may justly doubt of his faith.
ध्वनि हवा की एक लहरदार गति से बनती है।
Sound consists of an undulating motion of the air.
Sound consists of an undulating motion of the air.
जिस तरह एक आर्च (मेहराब) में हर एक पत्थर—जिसे यदि बाक़ी पत्थरों से अलग कर दिया जाए तो शायद वह कमज़ोर पड़ जाए—पूरी इमारत की मजबूती और एकजुटता के कारण सुरक्षित रहता है, जिसका वह एक हिस्सा है।
In an arch each single stone which, if severed from the rest, would be perhaps defenceless is sufficiently secured by the solidity and entireness of the whole fabric, of which it is a part.
In an arch each single stone which, if severed from the rest, would be perhaps defenceless is sufficiently secured by the solidity and entireness of the whole fabric, of which it is a part.
जिस तरह चंद्रमा, दागदार होने के बावजूद, उन तारों से कहीं अधिक रोशनी देता है जो पूरी तरह जगमगाते हैं, उसी तरह बाइबल सबसे महान इंसानी लेखकों की किताबों से कहीं ज़्यादा रोशनी देती है। इसमें अज्ञानी अपनी ज़रूरत का सारा ज्ञान पा सकता है और सबसे ज्ञानी व्यक्ति अपनी अज्ञानता को पहचान सकता है।
As the moon, though darkened with spots, gives us a much greater light than the stars that sewn all-luminous, so do the Scriptures afford more light than the brightest human authors. In them the ignorant may learn all requisite knowledge, and the most knowing may learn to discern their ignorance.
As the moon, though darkened with spots, gives us a much greater light than the stars that sewn all-luminous, so do the Scriptures afford more light than the brightest human authors. In them the ignorant may learn all requisite knowledge, and the most knowing may learn to discern their ignorance.
यह तार्किक रूप से माना जा सकता है कि भगवान ने इस दुनिया जैसे महान और अद्भुत यंत्र (ऑटोमेटन) को किसी ख़ास मक़सद और उद्देश्य के लिए ही गढ़ा होगा।
God may rationally be supposed to have framed so great and admirable an automaton as the world for special ends and purposes.
God may rationally be supposed to have framed so great and admirable an automaton as the world for special ends and purposes.
मैं कोई साक्षर या विद्वान दिखने की लालसा नहीं रखता: मुझे तो इस बात से भी संतोष हो जाएगा कि दुनिया यह सोचे कि मैंने प्रकृति की किताब के अलावा शायद ही कभी कोई दूसरी किताब खोली हो।
I am not ambitious to appear a man of letters: I could be content the world should think I had scarce looked upon any other book than that of nature.
I am not ambitious to appear a man of letters: I could be content the world should think I had scarce looked upon any other book than that of nature.
सुसमाचार (बाइबल का संदेश) वास्तव में मनुष्य की मुक्ति के पूरे रहस्य को समेटे हुए है और उसे उजागर करता है, उतना ही जितना हमारे उद्धार के लिए जानना ज़रूरी है।
The gospel comprises indeed, and unfolds, the whole mystery of mans redemption, as far forth as it is necessary to be known for our salvation.
The gospel comprises indeed, and unfolds, the whole mystery of mans redemption, as far forth as it is necessary to be known for our salvation.
अपने जुनून को किसी ऐसी चीज़ पर केंद्रित करके और साधकर उसे ऊँचा उठाइए, जिसके सौंदर्य का ध्यान ही नश्वर सुंदरता से मिले सभी घावों को पूरी तरह भर सके।
Exalt your passion by directing and settling it upon an object the due con-templation of whose loveliness may cure perfectly all hurts received from mortal beauty.
Exalt your passion by directing and settling it upon an object the due con-templation of whose loveliness may cure perfectly all hurts received from mortal beauty.
आम लोग चीज़ों को अपनी इंद्रियों के आधार पर परखने के इतने आदी हो चुके हैं कि चूँकि हवा दिखाई नहीं देती, वे उसे नगण्य मान लेते हैं और सोचते हैं कि वह बस अस्तित्वहीन होने से एक कदम ही दूर है।
The generality of men are so accustomed to judge of things by their senses that, because the air is indivisible, they ascribe but little to it, and think it but one remove from nothing.
The generality of men are so accustomed to judge of things by their senses that, because the air is indivisible, they ascribe but little to it, and think it but one remove from nothing.
जिस तरह सूरज अपने उगने और ढलने के समय सबसे अच्छा दिखाई देता है, उसी तरह इंसानों का मूल स्वभाव तब सबसे साफ़ नज़र आता है जब वे बच्चे होते हैं और जब वे मर रहे होते हैं।
As the sun is best seen at his rising and setting, so men’s native dispositions are clearest seen when they are children, and when they are dying.
As the sun is best seen at his rising and setting, so men’s native dispositions are clearest seen when they are children, and when they are dying.
हमारे उद्धारकर्ता ने मृत्यु से कम किसी भी कीमत पर प्रेम नहीं किया; और महिमा के सर्वोच्च शिखर से नीचे उतरकर उन्होंने खुद को सबसे चरम अपमान सहने के लिए समर्पित कर दिया, और हमारी स्थिति को ठीक इसके विपरीत अत्यंत उच्च स्तर तक उठाने के लिए खुद को सबसे गहरी नीचता में डुबो दिया।
Our Saviour would love at no less rate than death; and from the supereminent height of glory, stooped and debased Himself to the sufferance of the extremest of indignities, and sunk himself to the bottom of abjectness, to exalt our condition to the contrary extreme.
Our Saviour would love at no less rate than death; and from the supereminent height of glory, stooped and debased Himself to the sufferance of the extremest of indignities, and sunk himself to the bottom of abjectness, to exalt our condition to the contrary extreme.
जिसे लोग 'प्रकृति' कहते हैं, उसके प्रति इंसानों के मन में जो अगाध श्रद्धा है, वह ईश्वर की निचली सृष्टि पर इंसानी हुकूमत के रास्ते में एक बहुत बड़ी रुकावट रही है। क्योंकि बहुत से लोगों ने इसे न केवल हासिल करना नामुमकिन माना, बल्कि ऐसा प्रयास करना पाप भी समझा।
The veneration, wherewith Men are imbued for what they call Nature, has been a discouraging impediment to the Empire of Man over the inferior Creatures of God. For many have not only look’d upon it, as an impossible thing to compass, but as something impious to attempt.
The veneration, wherewith Men are imbued for what they call Nature, has been a discouraging impediment to the Empire of Man over the inferior Creatures of God. For many have not only look’d upon it, as an impossible thing to compass, but as something impious to attempt.
जिसने यह कहा था कि मनुष्य का अकेला रहना अच्छा नहीं है, उसी ने ब्रह्मचर्य को पूर्णता के निचले स्तरों में रखा है।
He that said it was not good for man to be alone, placed the celibate amongst the inferior states of perfection.
He that said it was not good for man to be alone, placed the celibate amongst the inferior states of perfection.
मुझे लगता है कि सफलता के प्रति मेरे अपने निजी विचार चाहे जो हों, अपना कर्तव्य निभाना और परिणामों को उनके विधाता पर छोड़ देना मेरा कर्तव्य है।
I think myself obliged, whatever my private apprehensions may be of the success, to do my duty, and leave events to their Disposer.
I think myself obliged, whatever my private apprehensions may be of the success, to do my duty, and leave events to their Disposer.
खैर, मुझे समझ आ गया है कि मैं पारस पत्थर ढूँढने के लिए नहीं बना हूँ, रसायन शास्त्र के अपने पहले ही प्रयासों में मैं बहुत अभागा रहा हूँ।
Well, I see I am not designed to the finding out the Philosophers Stone, I have been so unlucky in my first attempts in chemistry.
Well, I see I am not designed to the finding out the Philosophers Stone, I have been so unlucky in my first attempts in chemistry.
अंधकार, जो यहाँ हमारी कमज़ोर समझ को घेरे हुए है, शाश्वत दिन के उगते ही गायब हो जाएगा।
Darkness, that here surrounds our purblind understanding, will vanish at the dawning of eternal day.
Darkness, that here surrounds our purblind understanding, will vanish at the dawning of eternal day.
मेरी मंशा रसायनशास्त्र के जानकारों और भौतिकी के दार्शनिकों के बीच एक बेहतर तालमेल बिठाने की है, जो अब तक एक-दूसरे के ज्ञान से बहुत कम परिचित रहे हैं।
It is my intent to beget a good understanding between the chymists and the mechanical philosophers who have hitherto been too little acquainted with one another’s learning.
It is my intent to beget a good understanding between the chymists and the mechanical philosophers who have hitherto been too little acquainted with one another’s learning.
महिलाओं का सौंदर्य उनके चेहरे की तरह ही उनके मन की तरह अस्थिर होता है; भले ही दुर्घटनाएं उन्हें बचा लें, लेकिन उम्र उनके ढलने की वजह बन ही जाती है।
Female beauties are as fickle in their faces as in their minds; though casualties should spare them, age brings in a necessity of decay.
Female beauties are as fickle in their faces as in their minds; though casualties should spare them, age brings in a necessity of decay.
वे अलग-अलग पदार्थ, जो आम तौर पर ठोस वस्तुओं से मिलते हैं या जिनसे वे बनते हैं, उन्हें बिना किसी बड़ी परेशानी के उनके तत्व या मूल सिद्धांत कहा जा सकता है।
Those distinct substances, which concretes generally either afford, or are made up of, may, without very much inconvenience, be called the elements or principles of them.
Those distinct substances, which concretes generally either afford, or are made up of, may, without very much inconvenience, be called the elements or principles of them.
सांस अंदर लेना और छोड़ना कभी-कभी फेफड़ों से गुजरने वाले खून को गाढ़ा और ठंडा करके बहुत मददगार साबित हो सकता है; मेरा मानना है कि इस प्रक्रिया में खून का शुद्ध होना, सांस लेने की सामान्य क्रियाओं में से एक होने के साथ-साथ इसका सबसे मुख्य काम भी है।
The inspired and expired air may be sometimes very useful, by condensing and cooling the blood that passeth through the lungs; I hold that the depuration of the blood in that passage, is not only one of the ordinary, but one of the principal uses of respiration.
The inspired and expired air may be sometimes very useful, by condensing and cooling the blood that passeth through the lungs; I hold that the depuration of the blood in that passage, is not only one of the ordinary, but one of the principal uses of respiration.
जो हम तक पहुंचने और हमें स्वर्ग बुलाने के लिए इतने नीचे झुके और ऐसी कृपा की, वे वहां हमारा स्वागत करने से कभी मना नहीं करेंगे।
He that condescended so far, and stooped so low, to invite and bring us to heaven, will not refuse us a gracious reception there.
He that condescended so far, and stooped so low, to invite and bring us to heaven, will not refuse us a gracious reception there.