Cosmic Blueprints - P. 1 of 5
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BLUEPRINTS OF THE COSMOS - Page 1 of 5
Copyright 2008 by Christine Sterne
Presented with permission of the author
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ABSTRACT
The causal relationship between cymatic pattern and Hindu-Yantra
exposes the essential pattern underlying the universe. Phenomena that
confirm this blueprint are convergent evolution [1],
stigmergy [2] (swarm-intelligence), chaos/complexity
theory [3], exaptation [4], gestalt [5],
Plato’s-problem [6] and perhaps even sympathetic magic [7].
The unified-field and collective unconscious [8] are the
same; science explains the metaphysical.
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Ancient Yantra-Mandalas catalogue
the morphology of the unified-field. Cross-referencing quantum theory,
biologist Rupert Sheldrake, Carl Jung and media-analyst Marshall McLuhan
reveal this new Gestalt. Symbols are the keys to understanding reality.
Systems Theory is an important new paradigm.

[1] In evolutionary biology, convergent
evolution is when organisms not closely related independently evolve
similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or
ecological niches. In cultural evolution, convergent evolution is the
development of similar cultural adaptations to similar environmental
conditions by different peoples with different ancestral cultures.
[2] Stigmergy is an organizing principle in
which individual parts of the system communicate with one another
indirectly by modifying their local environment. Termite mounds are a
classic example but cells do it and now computers are doing it too.
Available at
http://evolutionofcomputing.org/Multicellular/Stigmergy.html
[3] Complexity Theory/Chaos Theory studies
systems that are too complex to predict, but nevertheless exhibit
underlying patterns that illuminate our increasingly complex world.
Complexity Theory has only really developed since computers are now able
to undertake the massive computations necessary to uncover its mysteries.
Prof. Stephen Hawking has stated, "The next century will be the century of
complexity". Mainstream concepts are; tipping points, the butterfly effect
and six degrees of separation.
Available at
http://complexity.orcon.net.nz/
[4] Exaptation Use of a structure or feature
for a function other than that for which it was developed through natural
selection.
[5] Gestalt. A physical, biological,
psychological, or symbolic configuration or pattern of elements so unified
as a whole that its properties cannot be derived from a simple summation
of its parts.
[6] Plato's problem is the term given by Noam
Chomsky http://www.chomsky.info/
to the gap between knowledge and experience. Plato’s Problem refers to the
problem of explaining a “lack of input.” Solving Plato’s Problem involves
explaining the gap between what one knows and the apparent lack of
substantive input from experience (the environment). Plato's Problem is
most clearly illustrated in the Meno dialogue, in which Socrates
demonstrates that an uneducated boy nevertheless understands geometric
principles.
[7] Sympathetic magic is a major component of
ancient or mythical thought: a belief that an effect on one object can
cause an analogous effect on another object, without an apparent causal
link between the two objects. For instance, many folktales feature a
villain whose "life" exists in another object, and who can only be killed
if that other object is destroyed. The plant Hepatica acutiloba has leaves
that look like a human liver, and is believed to have a beneficial effect
on liver complaints.
[8] Collective unconscious-realm of
archetypes; patterns of consciousness, universal principles which are the
central focus for emotionally charged ideas, memories, dreams, feelings
and experiences. Available at
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/IsisDawn/jung2.htm
RATIONALE AND BACKGROUND
"...the knowledge of pattern is the beginning of every practical
wisdom." [Sean Kane, 1998]
EVOLUTION & MORPHOGENESIS
Darwin’s theory of evolution is incomplete; evolution by random
mutation is a slow and precarious process. The leafy Sea dragon
evolved into a seaweed shape for protective camouflage, to look a bit like
seaweed might increase conspicuousness and be dangerous.

Leafy Sea dragon Phycodurus eques (on the left)
and Seaweed (on the right).
With kind permission from Jeffrey Jeffords (Copyright),
http://divegallery.com
The Indonesian-mimic-octopus is an even more unlikely creature
of random mutation. Perhaps unsurprisingly undocumented until 1998 it
transmogrifies into at least 17 different life forms. On meeting an enemy
it metamorphoses into a creature unpalatable to that predator.

Mimic octopus as a flounder.
Photo with kind permission from MichaelAW.com (copyright)

Mimic octopus as a poisonous sea snake (sea snake above)
Photo with kind permission from MichaelAW.com (copyright)

Mimic octopus as a crinoid.
Photo with kind permission from MichaelAW.com (copyright)

Mimic octopus as a sea star (left)… as a mantis shrimp
(right)...
and finally as himself (below).
© Thaumoctopus mimicus Norman & Hochberg, 2005
With kind permission from © Ken Knezick http://www.islandream.com/

Statistically Darwinian-evolution cannot be the only mechanism
operating such a phantasmagorical and intelligent series of
transmogrifications. It is as if all living things have a library of
patterns or blueprints that they can access when needed.
A life form is a map of the ‘forces’ or morphogenetic instructions that
caused it to be. This idea of a cosmic blueprint is an ancient one; Vedic
philosophers consider everything has an internal essence informing its
external appearance.
"There are other invisible writings, secretly impressed on the leaves
of Nature's book…being traced…on the…tablets of our…hearts...These
internal and spiritual characters…the interior writing, may…be the cause
and origin of the things which do appear."
[Rosicrucian. Fludd, Robert
(1574-1637)]
Biologist Rupert Sheldrake [i] suggests the theory of morphic-resonance, a
vibrational archive of knowledge intercommunicating ideas, strategies and
behaviours that each species has specific timeless access to. He describes
our bodies as "nested hierarchies of vibrational frequencies" [Sheldrake,
R. 1995]

Ancient Sanskrit Diagram of Energy Centres or Chakras
and Nadis.
[i] The morphic fields of
mental activity are not confined to the insides of our heads. We are
already familiar with the idea of fields extending beyond the material
objects in which they are rooted: for example magnetic fields extend
beyond the surfaces of magnets; the earth's gravitational field extends
far beyond the surface of the earth, keeping the moon in its orbit; and
the fields of a cell phone stretch out far beyond the phone itself.
Likewise the fields of our minds extend far beyond our brains.
February 2005 Available at http://www.sheldrake.org/Articles&Papers/papers/morphic/morphic_intro.html
morphic field: The term morphic field includes morphogenetic, behavioural,
social, cultural, and mental fields. Morphic fields are shaped and
stabilized by morphic resonance from previous similar morphic units, which
were under the influence of fields of the same kind. They consequently
contain a kind of cumulative memory and tend to become increasingly
habitual.
morphic resonance: Through morphic resonance, formative causal influences
pass through or across both space and time, and these influences are
assumed not to fall off with distance in space or time. Morphic units
closely resemble themselves in the past and are subject to self-resonance
from their own past states.
morphogenesis: The coming into being of form.
morphogenetic fields: Fields that play a causal role in morphogenesis.
Available at http://www.i-can-soar.com/glossary.htm#morphogenetic
The Hermetic philosophy of macrocosm and microcosm (as above-so below)
is said to hold the key to all mysteries. The Cosmos is mirrored in man
the small universe. The easiest way to visualize this is to compare the
atom, that smallest of building bricks, with our universe, the electron
orbits the nucleus in the same way as the planets orbit our sun.

An atom and the Solar System
Nature's Patters
Many of nature’s patterns are repeated:

Nickel nitrate, magnification 45x.[© Edy Kieser]
and Grand Canyon (top row)
Vitamin C, magnification 10x. [© M.I. (Spike)
Walker] and Agate [© Ted Kinsman] (middle row)
Quartz, magnification 40x.© John I. Koivula
and Pamukkale, Turkey (bottom row)

Sea urchin Xray [© Ted Kinsman]
and Eskimo Nebula [© NASA/Andrew Fruchter (STScI)] (top row)
Eye
and Supernova [ © Anthony L. Peratt] (middle row)
Carrot seed 2x [© Viktor Sykora]
and Osteosperum 0.5x [© G. Romero de Pérez] (bottom row)

Diatom © Ralf Nötzel

Salt and Pepper [© D. McCarthy, A. Cavanagh]
and Frog Embryos [© M. Klymkowsky]
(top row)
Sun [© R. Nemiroff, J. Bonnell] and
Ovum and Sperm [© Yorgos Nikas, Wellcomeimages]
(middle row)
Red blood cells [© Dennis Kunkel]
and uterine lining [© Yorgos Nikas, Wellcomeimages]
(bottom row)

Toadflax, Purslane, Lamourouxia Viscosa, Palm seeds.
Pollen 1500x Pollen 2000x
Photos © Rob Kesseler

Snailskin 200x [Dae Sasitorn] and
Sharkskin 77x [O. Meckes, N. Ottawa ]
(top row)
Butterfly wing at 260x and 500x [© O. Meckes, N. Ottawa]
(bottom row)

Starwort [© Rob Kesseler ] and
Craspedites nodiger [© Virtual Fossil
Museum]

NGC 4946 [© Robert Gendler]

Water picture102,528 Hz. [© Alexander Lauterwasser]
and
Cauliflower [© Alexander Lauterwasser]
(top row)
Tapeworm mouth 100x [© Christian Gautier] and
Skin [© Meckes &N. Ottawa]
(middle row)
Pine tree 40x. [© Aaron Messing] and
Diatom 50x [© Rudolph Rothermel]
(bottom row)

Cappadocia, Turkey and
Spider spinning [© Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc]
(top row)
Sunflower pollen [© Crommie, Lutz & Eigler IBM] and
Nickel atoms [© Crommie, Lutz & Eigler IBM]
(middle row)
'Atom Corrals' of iron on copper [© Crommie, Lutz & Eigler IBM]
(bottom row)
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