Swami Vivekananda wanted that the
best of the East (Yoga and Vedanta) and the best of the West (Science) are
brought together for the utility of human beings. The same concept is being
explored by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anushandhana Sansthana (SVYASA), a world
class yoga university at Bengaluru, India (Ref. www.svyasa.org). In this connection Swami Maheshananda of Kaivalya Dham, Lonavala (Mumbai) has also contributed a lot by writing a book on "Energy and Space". His book provides the reinforcing constituent for the foundation of common platform. In
continuation with this, Spiritual Awareness Program (SAP) Hyderabad, India has
made an attempt to have the dialogue between scientists and spiritual masters.
THE
MYSTERY OF THE ABSOLUTE, ITS FUNCTION BEFORE MANIFESTATION AS UNIVERSE AND THE TRUTH
OF THE UNIVERSE
By
Prof.
A.N.Pandey
Indian
seers have experienced that the Absolute manifest as Universe through a domain
known as Nature (Prakriti). This means there are three terms namely the
Absolute, the Nature and the Universe. The function of these terms has been
experienced by the Indian seers in the scientific manner. The vision and
experience of the seers can further be explored by providing the explanation
for the following questions. They are i) what is the mystery in Absolute space?
ii) what is the function of the Absolute before manifest has universe? and iii)
what is the truth of the universe? The explanation of these three questions
will reveal the scientific approach of the seer to find the mystery of Absolute,
its (Absolute) function in between the domain of Absolute space and universe
and the truth of universe.
1. The explanation of the model
Indian seers have observed that
supreme reality manifests (though, He is God beyond creation) Nature (Shakti)
and its (Nature’s) regulation (Shiva) for creation. Both Shakti (Nature) and
Shiva (Mind) are responsible for creation. Supreme reality made nature as
responsible manager to proceed further. The image describes in brief “How
Absolute reality manifests through Nature?” It also describes the mystery of
the Absolute and also the emergence of existence in the universe. It briefly
provides the explanation of above questions.
1.1 The mystery of the Absolute
Seer
observed that Supreme reality is the controller but nature is the manager of
whole creation. Nature does the two jobs as manager. They are i) Nature Permeates into all matter (source of energy) and
ii) Nature administers rules of how
things should be emerging from controller into space (dynamics of
all creation, motion, changes,
destruction of the universe). Up to this, the mystery of the universe can be
explained.
1.2
The function of the Absolute before emergence of universe
The
function of the Absolute before manifestation as universe has been indicated by
the term “existence emerges”. In this domain, further creative aspects of the
Absolute happen before manifestation of the same (the Absolute) as universe.
This is the brief explanation of the second question.
1.3
The truth of the universe
Because of two functions of nature, the
existence emerges which will have two main polarity as Shakti & Shiva and one
resultant pole as spirit. In science these three poles which form the holism
can be represented as energy (Shakti), space (Shiva) and consciousness (Spirit)
respectively. When existence emerges, two functions of nature are represented
by energy and space. When energy and space are balanced, the consciousness (auto
function of the two makes holistic approach of the existence) emerges. This
explains the happenings of universal phenomena.
2. The mystery of the Absolute
2.1 What happens when nature
permeates into matter?
Absolute space
is self compressible from outside (impressible from inside). The same is also
known as Almighty. Almighty is singular having property of kinematic,
penetrative, permeable and transparent. The image describes in brief “Quantized
Formative Dust”.
Because of self compressive force on
absolute space, space becomes quantized known as Parmanu (Atom) also known as
formative dust. Formative dust (self compressed space) spins and they come
closer to form energy particle is also known as anu (molecules).
2.2
Energy particle
Formative dust or Parmanu while spinning
forms energy particles. Further spinning of energy particles provides the
exertive force of space and get magnetized. Some dusts get more magnetized and
thrown out with repulsive force.
Constant emission of magnetized dust
(having repulsive force) makes gradual distribution of energy particle. These
ejective magnetic dusts (with repulsive force) form the repulsive magnetic wave
and they are the link for everything and everywhere.
The diagram describes that Anu is self compressive force having spinning
motion and are closed together by self compression. They form the Energy
particle. By spinning of the constituent and surrounding self compressive force
this fundamental particle is made to be spinning constantly. This gives
constantly exertive pressure of the Space. The spinning of the fundamental
particles in the space get more and more magnetized. Constant emission of
magnetized dust results in gradual distribution of energy particle overtime.
Some dusts get more magnetized (have repulsive force) and thrown out particle
having repulsive force. The key point of this concept is “The whole
universe is nothing but repulsive force and its fluctuations”.
2.3 What happens when nature
administers the rules?
This is the second function of nature
which explains the function of Mind (Shiva). Nature administers rules of how things
should be emerging from controller into space. This means the code of conducts in manifestation of existence. When
existence emerges the regulations related to dynamics of all creation, motion,
changes, destruction of the universe are applicable.
2.3.1
The function of repulsive force in the universe
The
function of energy particles and their composition has been described. The
image describes “The Universe with repulsive force and its Fluctuations”.
These
ejective dusts (while formation of energy particle) are repulsive magnetic wave
which forms all powerful links between everything and everywhere. The key point
of this concept is “The whole universe is nothing but repulsive force and its
fluctuations”. In the space, these Energy particles are being constantly
produced due to the surrounding self compressive force. These Energy particles
are forced to come near to each other under their repulsive force. This results
that no two energy particles touch each other. However, in due course they form
the elements which are the basic structure of life cycle consisting plants,
worms, insects, reptiles, birds & animals and human beings.
3.
The function of Absolute before manifestation as universe
The Absolute manifests as universe via a domain
having the impact of time, space and causation. They (time, space and causation)
are interdependent. In Indian concept this domain is known as “Maya”. Here
second phase of nature’s work related to dynamic of creation, motion, changes
and information related to destruction are coming into picture.
3.1 Formation of elements
The image describes” How elements are formed?”
Over the
time the speed of the Energy particle get reduced because of constant
compressive force of the space. They come near to the other energy particle. At
some point the faster moving particle revolves the slower energy particle. This
is the first formation of element (Hydrogen). The physical structure of the
atom is bound by the electron orbiting the nucleus. Depending on number of
particle in structure, the different elements are formed.
3.2 Formation of Compounds from
elements
The compounds are the result by combining
different elements and responsible to emerge identified existence. For example, compounds (no. of elements) are
responsible for formation of innate like plant, worm, insects, reptiles, birds,
animals and man. The image describes “How compounds are formed?”
These
elements (more than one) in turn combines with another element to become
compound. In Ancient Indian Wisdom (AIW), these compounds are classified into
five elements and they are Solid, Liquid, heavy air (Light & Heat), Air and
Energy field or Akash. All five elements get decayed and recombine. This
comprises our universe, sprinkled with countless galaxies. Milky Way (our
galaxy) is one of them. Milky Way galaxy consists of millions of stars; one of
the stars is Sun.
4.
The truth of the universe
After the Absolute is encircled with Maya (Prakriti
or Nature) along with time, space and causation, it manifests as the universe. Here
permutation and combination of elements start under the influence of planets of
solar system in Milky Galaxy.
4.1
How creation started?
The question arises where the nature (as a
manager) started functioning? How the formative dust (Parmanu) becomes energy
particle (molecules or anu) and further they become the element? To understand them
clearly, Indian seers have experienced the concept of Hiranya Garva which
consists of galaxy and stars (including solar system).
4.1.1
Hiranya Garva (the absolute universe consisting galaxies and Stars)
The manifestation of formative dust
(Parmanu) to energy particle (Anu) and further to form stable elements happens
in the region of absolute universe (consisting galaxy and stars); which is also
known as Hiranya Garva. According to Indian seers, the creation started when Parmatma
or absolute space (super conscious mind, or indwelling consciousness or Sakshi
Chaitanya) imparted the cosmic vibration in Hiranya Garva (absolute universe);
there was a split (division and recombination) in five elements. Later on the
elements started recombination of one or two or many and start forming the
creation of life in the universe.
4.1.2
Function of elements in life cycle
When two energy particles highly magnetized come closer to each
other; the magnetized energy particle having slower moving speed will be
surrounded by magnetized energy particle of faster moving speed without
touching each other. This way they form the element and the first element in
the space is hydrogen. In AIW five elements have been defined and their
recombination or decay brings the changes in life pattern.
4.2
Planets and Origin of life
Life begins with simplest form
and take millions of years to evolve and will take the existing form around us.
In fact, life may arise anywhere in the universe in such appropriate condition
(when planets are imbalanced and providing more free electromagnetic
particles).
Life on the earth is affected by the
function of nine planets (working under solar system). The galaxy consists of countless
stars and solar system is one among them. The image describes “Planets and
origin of life” in brief.
Sun has nine planets orbiting
and forms solar system; Earth is one of the planet in Solar system. What we
observed in each planet is the combination of elements.
When the elements having
inappropriate proportion in each planet, the circulation of free particles
generating electromagnetic field and bring the changes in life pattern. That is
why in Indian concept, the effect of planets are considered which bring the
impact on the life style in terms of physical and mental health. However, the
follower of yoga is unaffected (or least affected) by these free particles
coming from the planets. This is the concept of most basic life.
4.2.1How
the life pattern started?
The life pattern
started from grass or creeper. In the case of grass the presence of touch (air)
element is distinct. In case of worm the presence of two elements like touch
and taste is experienced. Likewise, in
case of insects, there is further manifestation and the insects consist the presence
of three elements like touch, taste and smell. Similarly, the reptiles having four
elements of the universe like touch, taste, smell and sight are distinct. In
case of birds and animal kingdom, there seems to be presence of five elements
like touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing. However, in human being there is addition of
one more and the same is known as mind.
4.2.1.1Human
beings
For human being,
these five elements are present and supreme spirit (Parmatma) has given an
additional sense like mind as sixth sense where two valuable sheets like
Vigyanmaya and Anandmaya Kosha are present. Human life has added value of fully
fledged mind (conscious, sub conscious, unconscious and super conscious mind)
in addition to the elements present in the animal. This has been awarded to the
human being to evolve the energy and space present within every one for
realization of the creation. The image
describes “Life cycle (Involution)” in brief.
Life
begins with one sense (touch) for grass; this provides the perception of Touch
or pressure. Two senses exist in worm
(i.e., touch and taste). In case of insects three senses like Touch, taste and
smell are present. Four senses exist for
reptiles (i.e., touch, taste, smell &Sight).
Five
senses are present in birds and Animals (i.e., touch, taste, smell, sight and
Hearing/ Sound). In addition, six senses have been awarded for man and they are
touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing and Mind. Mind is awarded to know the ultimate
truth. It (mind) is helping hand for subtle law of nature and life. The gross
mind is evolved to know the almighty and absolute space.
4.3 Mystery of universe in human
system
Where the mystery of Nature and Universe
exists in Human system? The answer could be explored in terms of yogic concept
where five basic elements namely Akash or ether, air, fire or heat, water and
earth represents the five basic Tanmatra like sound, touch, sight, taste and
smell. In addition, there is sixth element termed as mind (consisting
Vigyanmaya and Anandmaya Kosha) also exists in human being. They (elements in
terms of Tanmatra and mind) are to be evolved to understand the mystery of the
Absolute and truth of the universe.
The mystery of nature and universe exists
in human mind in the region of Parmatma or spirit or super conscious mind. This
is also known as indwelling consciousness or Sakshi Chaitanya. That is why
Indian seers have visualized this region and given a slogan like “Aham
Brahmasmi” after reaching or uplifting the soul up to that region. When
evolution of energy and space within is completed when we reach to the same
origin from where the mystery of nature and universe starts. Because of this,
in Hinduism it is believed that every human being is the replica of creation of
the universe.
The
image describes “Five Basic Elements
and Tanmatra”. The waves emitting from each element provides different
perception and the same has been summarized in the image.
Within every element, the
waves emitting from energy particle comes out due to friction with the powerful
surrounding compression of the space. This transformed into perceptible
phenomena. The perception of each element (Akash, air, light & heat, liquid
or water and smell) is analyzed below.
In the intensified fields of
Akash (functioning at Vishuddhi Chakra), emitted magnetic wave is perceived as
Sound. This is the much purified state of prana (bio energy) and mind. From
this (Akash element) the next element responsible for touch emerges and known
as air functioning at Anahata Chakra. In
more intensified field of air, the magnetic field is transformed into pressure.
In the denser field of heavy
air magnetism undergoes transformation as light and heat. This phenomenon corresponds
to function as sight at Manipura Chakra. Next to this chakra there is
Swadisthana Chakra where element like water (Jal) exists. In the liquid, the
transformation of magnetic wave is perceived as Taste and in solid and further
the same becomes Smell at Mooladhara Chakra of human system.
In AIW, the transformation of
magnetic wave in sound, Pressure (touch), Light & heat, Taste and smell is
known as Tanmatra. They represent the five basic elements of the mystery of absolute
functioning in human system. The Evolution of the same will reveal the complete
truth of the universe and also the mystery of the Absolute. The process of evolution
could be achieved by following the practice of Raj yoga (also known as Astang
yoga).
5.
Proof or evidence from Indian manuscripts
The proof of the above exploration (“The
Mystery of the Absolute, its function before manifestation as universe and the
truth of the universe”) can be obtained from Upanishad and also from the vision
of Swami Vivekananda who delivered his talk at London in 1896 (Ref. “The
Absolute and its Manifestation”; Chapter 6 of Volume II, the complete works of
Swami Vivekananda).
5.1
Upanishad endorses the concept
Upanishad describes how supreme reality descends
as universe in the form of manifestation of Bindu at different domains (Loka)
and the same is the proof of this article.
The image describes “Evolution of Bindu
(Nucleus) as per Upanishad”. In this model Maha Bindu manifests as Shiva and
Shakti (described briefly in the image). This explores the mystic function of the
Absolute where quantized formative dust becomes energy particle and further the
same evolves as elements. The functional aspects have been represented by the
reference circle no. 1, 2, 3 and the mystery of the Absolute happens in pure
dimension (Adhyatmik Loka).
In the case of “Existence emerges”, the
formation of galaxy and planets where time, space and causation play important
roles. This explains that the Absolute reflects as universe by passing through nature
(Prakriti) who is the manager of creation. The functional aspects of time,
space and causation has been shown by the reference circle number 5 in subtle
dimension (Daivik Loka).
In the case of emergence of life cycle,
the Hiranya Garva plays an important role along with energy (nature or
Prakriti) and space (shiva). They have been represented by the reference circle
no. 6, 7, 8 and the same happens in Gross dimension (Bhoutik Loka).
5.2
The vision of Swami Vivekananda on the Absolute and its manifestation
Swami Vivekananda delivered his lecture
at London in 1896 where he has given the gist of his talk by describing an
image. The same has been briefly explained here.
Swami Ji in his talk at London
presented a model where he gave a pictorial view of “How the Absolute manifests
in universe”. He explained with the help of model describing that the Absolute
manifest (by block a) as universe (by block b) through another block c where
time, space and causation have the effect.
The block a consisting Supreme
reality or Super Consciousness or Parmatma and its manifestation of Shiva and
Shakti. It descends to universe through Nature or Prakriti or Maya where time,
space and causation play a great role. Here the formation of stars and galaxies
evolve. Among many, the Milky Galaxy and sun exist. In case of universe, Solar
System or existence of creation (Jiva) exists along with Stars & galaxies. This
means that the universe is Absolute with time, space and causation (which are
also known as Maya). If Maya is eliminated the universe becomes Absolute or
vice versa. Swami Ji has clearly indicated the concept of Vedanta by this model
which also endorses the concept experienced by the Indian seers.
6. Conclusion
Formative dust
(Parmanu having compressive force) spins become energy particle (anu having
exertive force) further spins become magnetic particle. Highly magnetized
particles move around each other. The faster moving magnetized particles roam
closer to slower moving energy particle and form elements.
This means that formative dust (Parmanu)
can be defined as spirit. Similar way, energy particle (anu) can be defined as
energy. Likewise, the energy particles are magnetized and form elements can be
defined as space.
7.
Appeal:
Swami Vivekananda wanted that the best of
the East (Yoga and Vedanta) and the best of the West (Science) are brought
together for the utility of human beings. The same concept is being explored by
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anushandhana Sansthana (SVYASA), a world class yoga
university at Bengaluru, India (Ref. www.svyasa.org). In
continuation with this, Spiritual Awareness Program (SAP) Hyderabad, India has
made an attempt to have the dialogue between scientist and spiritual masters.
The posting of the subject on “The Mystery
of the Absolute, its function before manifestation as universe and the truth of
the universe” is an attempt to make a platform where the best of the East and
the best of the West can be brought together. This is a humble attempt and the same has to
be discussed and explored further.
The researchers in scientific field
(physicist, psychologist, neurologist etc) may kindly correct or comment or
endorse the above concept for further dialogue and arrive to a sound conclusion.
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