From "Animal to Man- the- Divine"

 There are references to Creation in the Rk Veda Samhita, particularly, the Purusha Sukta. There are also many theories and hypotheses put forth by scientists like Darwin regarding evolution of life on earth. The Vedic doctrine attributes origin of life to divine source, whereas, the Darwin's theory puts it as an evolution from the stage of monkey, orang utang, gorilla, and chimpanzee to man. These theories and hypotheses are also supported by fossil studies and other excavations of early human habitations. None of these seems to be satisfactory. If we go back to our origin, we can trace to spiritual basis that is invisible and have no traces, whatsoever! However, Bio-chemistry and Anthropology may help us to some extent. Cell Biology, DNA and RNA studies hold the key. A study of impregnation of a male sperm (of the millions and millions ejected by male into the womb of female) also tells us a story of mysterious origin of life! Not all the female get impregnated and give birth to a child unless there is the 'Will  of the Lord'! It is the Vedic doctrine that the supreme Lord only appears in different names, forms, and functions. It is He, the Blessed Lord, Who sits within the sacred space of the heart (hridaya) and breathes! 'tadsruShtvaa tadevaanupravishat' is the Vedic doctrine, meaning, Having Created, He only entered into it! Thus, one has to realize the divine spirit behind the material  body. Even when all the parts, the adjuncts of the physical body fall off, there remains something called the indomitable spirit, that governs life. The Bhagavan Sri Krishna asserts that nothing is born and nothing dies! There is only transformations from one thing to another. Even the scientists say, "Nothing is lost when a candle is burnt"! No body dies, although the physical body is worn out and discarded and the body laid to rest. The human body cremated either way, burnt or buried, only turns unto dust. It is said that everything is from dust and unto dust! Look what the Lord says in the Bhagavad-Gita! Arjunaa, you and I always exist and nothing like Time, Space and Causality can limit us!  The Spirit of the Soul is indomitable! It may appear strange that Everything has its origin in 'Nothing' since No thing also holds the traces of Things. There are radio active mineral traces that indicate the possibility of existence of rare earths! Similarly, there are traces of Life in something that is invisible and the source of life cannot be traced! Given a little bit of soil, moisture and hear, lo! there appears some life-form! This is the mystery! However, human life begins with the first 'Purusha' the 'Param Atman'. Jeevatman is the manifest aspects of Paramatman only!  One who knows this, the divinity aspect of all life forms become a kind and benevolent creature! So, Be Kind to All!