While reading about such postulations I went through the various theories that indicate such existence. Among them were the String Theory, Super String Theory and the M-Theory. What I could gather as one with limited knowledge of physics was as under:
The fundamental building blocks of this universe are not particles (points) but strings (strands of energy). These strings are one-dimensional and in oscillation which is induced by inherent tension and kinetic energy carried by them. The frequency at which each string vibrates determines the nature/characteristics of the particle i.e electron, photon, etc. and thereby the characteristics of the objects.
Thereafter emerged the M-Theory. String theory assumed the string to be the fundamental constituent of the universe. M theory added another fundamental constituent - membrane or brane which is multidimensional object and is also known as p-brane. The variable p refers to the number of dimensions of the brane e.g 0-dimension is a point, 1-dimension is a string, 2-dimension onwards. M theory postulates the existence of an 11th dimension beyond the 10 dimensions postulated by the string theory. The theory also states that strings coexist with membranes of various dimensions. The 11th dimension is said to be from where the strings originate!
These membranes could grow into larger membranes or branes upto even the size of the universe. They could be existing parallel to each other as also could be intersecting each other. Some of these universes which are parallel could be far from our universe or could be pretty close or intersecting also but we may not be aware of them. We may not be there on many universes but it may be possible that we may be there on other universes as well simultaneously though in different forms and in other dimensions!
A couple of years back, I had picked up a copy of the Yogavashisht from the International centre of the Art of Living, founded by Sri Sri Ravishankar. Yogavashisht is a spiritual dialogue between Sage Vashisht and Lord Rama whereby the sage gives the subtle knowledge of manifest creation. Though a very ancient scripture, it talks of the experiences of multiple universes. It suggests that through yogic practices one can attain to a subtle state and in that subtle state other universes can be experienced/visualised! Ofcourse the scripture gives more subtle knowledge on the creation, experience and annhilation of universe than scientific theories are yet to indicate.
It makes me wonder whether science with all the tools and technology at its disposal will ever be able to decipher the subtlety of existence, which the sages thousands of years ago were able to experience through yogic/spiritual practices.
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It seems that we have not paid attention to our scriptures. We reject the knowledge in them, and have subconsciously labeled them as old and outdated. Also, out right rejection of any thought is not proper, rather maintaining a balance, being open to new knowledge, and experiencing it as far as possible, lends us a more complete view.
ReplyDeleteOur ancient scriptures contain knowledge that modern science is yet to fathom. Any one who has read this sacred and profound compilation of the knowledge imparted to Lord Ram by Sage Vashisht would know that what I have quoted is just a fraction of what is revealed about the nature of existence in Yogavashisht.Science is on the way to discover various dimensions/multi-dimensionality of existence. It is excited as it tries to stipulate what could be the nature of dimensions beyond the 3 spatial and 1 dimension in time that humans know of. However, Yogavashisht and many of the ancient Hindu scriptures have time and again indicated that existence is zero dimensional and manifests in multidimensions. And the multidimensionality is an expression or lets say a play of the zero dimensional consciousness. Its creation, continuance and annihilation is in the mind, which emerges from the consciousness. Till modern science is able to comprehend the nature of consciousness and mind, it will continue to merely grope with the mysteries of existence. Will modern science ever be able to unravel and understand the truth? If what Sri Sri Ravishankar says is true, then it is highly unlikely. He says 'Mysteries of existence are not to be understood, they are to be experienced !'
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful writeup, Swanji. Years ago, Swami Vevekanand had said that our encient rishies delved inside and came out with eternal truths about the mysteries of existence. Scientists are moving outside, in circles, and it may take them hundreds of years to unravel the mystries of universe even in parts. So, why not follow the spirtual terrain, the meditational path unfolded by our rishies, attain emacipation and experience the truth of our lives directly?
ReplyDelete'Mysteries of existence are not to be understood, they are to be experienced !'.... beautiful quote!
ReplyDeleteAnd among other things that every individual strives for in life, one should also make some effort of getting to know ones own self, and thereby being more in sync with the creation. Experience of own, makes one supple to understand and experience other questions/mysteries.
our action or inaction in one universe will effect our position in other universe.
ReplyDeleteIf so then truly most of the things are not within our control.
The discretion of action lies with you as I understand. And thus the effect !
ReplyDeleteLike they say! We always knew everything! But we dont remember!
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