However, the oath went through a period of disfavor in the early 20th century, possibly because of the scientific advancements then taking place.
ಹಾಗಿದ್ದರೂ, ಆ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವಚನವು 20ನೇ ಶತಮಾನದ ಆರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಸಮ್ಮತಿಗೆ ಒಳಗಾಯಿತು.