Nature's I.Q.

"Nature's I.Q." (Hungarian original 2002) explores animal instincts via Vedic philosophy and intelligent design. Co-authors Ishvara Krishna Dasa (cultural anthropologist, ISKCON devotee) and Bhagavata Priya Dasa (bioengineer) challenge Darwinian evolution by showcasing nature's "programmed intelligence."

The book details over 100 instinctive behaviors—like mallee fowl's solar egg incubation, birds' navigation, or spiders' webs—to argue against random mutations, proposing divine pre-programming from Vedic texts like Srimad Bhagavatam. It contrasts Vaishnava views (soul, mind, body) with materialistic science.

Blending anecdotes, biology, and critiques, it links ancient wisdom to modern origins debates. Recognized by USA Book News, promoted via ISKCON and Bhaktivedanta College/VSRC.

An accessible science-spirituality bridge, available on Krishna.com with a 2011 documentary.