sir c.v raman

Sir C.V. Raman

Why the sky is blue”? Doesn’t this question indicate the scientist’s quest for deeper truths of the universe? We always snub the curiosity of an inquisitive child and discourage imaginary possibilities of young minds. I think the essence of the scientific spirit is to look behind and beyond and to realize what a wonderful world it is that we live in. A scientist, like a child, observes objectively, speculates innumerable possibilities, tries hard to juxtapose paradoxical ideas, and later experiments to discover the truth. Inquisitiveness, imagination and diligence are essential skills to become a scientist; this is evident in the case of many great scientists, especially Sir C.v.raman, who instinctively applied alternative line of thinking throughout his life..