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"Ptolemy created a universe that lasted a thousand
years. Copernicus created a universe that lasted four hundred years.
Einstein has created a universe, and I can't tell you how long it
will last."
George Bernard Shaw
"Despite all the greed, hatred and materialistic hullabaloo, many of
us are feeling a need for an inner quest: What are we here for? Why so much
misery and pain in life? Can we rise above this and make our lives more
meaningful… can we?"
Rakesh Maniktala
Introduction
Spiritualism, Modern Science and Ancient History
Spiritualism, Modern Science,
Ancient History. These three words at one place might appear to many as highly
unrelated – but they are as much related to each other as the three corners of
an equilateral triangle. Without any one of the corners, the identity of the
triangle itself (i.e. Humanity) would not be there.
Scientific advancement sans
spirituality is like body without soul – the form of science we see today. It
leads to a society with all the attributes of self-destruction: Greed,
Selfishness, Intolerance and Bloated Egos. Today we have become slaves of the
gadgets and scientific infrastructure we have put together for our
service.
What humanity needs is a humane
and progressive culture on Earth, where spiritualism and scientific
development go hand in hand. A culture based on the principles of love,
tolerance, brotherhood and a desire to grow, to move forward… And do we have
any precedence for such a culture, such a society? That’s where ancient
history comes into picture.
Human race on our planet Earth is
very old, as discussed further in the "Beliefs" section. In
ancient history, there have been times when our culture was highly advanced –
scientifically as well as spiritually. The society was guided by highly evolved rishis
(sages), master exponents of metaphysical skills who had conquered death through
yoga and meditation. These sages, the great scientists, knew of environment
friendly and unlimited resources of energy. People traveled to farthest stars
and solar systems in sophisticated spacecraft, and by astral travelling. They
had mastered anti-gravity, and had contacts with other advanced civilizations of
the universe. But human culture and its development always follow a sine wave.
People leave the middle path tilting more towards materialism, and knowledge
decays. There were natural calamities due to toying with environment, and
nuclear wars, resulting in total destruction. Radioactivity mutated human genes
and so there were primitive Neanderthal men. And this has happened not once, but
many a times in the past. Physical evidence for this might not be available
today, but documentary information in symbolic or parable form is still
available in some ancient Indian scriptures (Puranas), and in scriptures
of other civilizations too.
Can We Revive Our Glorious
Past?
To realize the dream of a
spiritual-scientific culture on Earth, the spiritual level of the society has to
go up. There must be a large number of people with high spiritual level to bring
about a change at a very fast rate (referred to as a critical mass by
some). This might sound difficult, but things are actually moving in a positive
direction. Despite all the greed, hatred and materialistic hullabaloo, many of
us are feeling a need for an inner quest: What are we here for? Why so much
misery and pain in life? Can we rise above this and make our lives more
meaningful… can we? This inner quest is actually helping us rise above the
ordinary. And so the long queues at the doorsteps of Gurus and religious
preachers.
But only the desire for an inner
quest may not help much. To hasten the pace of this change, something more is
required: dedicated and evolved groups of people, working specifically and
steadfastly to bring about the change. And one of the paths for them is to
look for scientific-spiritual advancements of the past.
To Find Scientific
Advancements In Ancient History
A two pronged action plan
is required for this:
- One certain source of
scientific knowledge is Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures, written
in the ancient and sophisticated language of Sanskrit. Many other
Sanskrit scriptures and ancient books from other parts of the world and in
other languages may contain advanced scientific knowledge. Various research
programs on Vedas are already in progress, here in India and abroad.
Specific and coordinated research programs on such texts have to be
initiated.
- Scientific remains of
certain ancient civilizations must still be hidden somewhere - beneath some
ancient ruins, or pyramids, or in some caves/ highlands of Himalayas. Or
there could be some ancient library, or manuscripts/ texts, which might have
survived the ravages of Dark Age wars. These have to be traced -
through dedication, meditation and intuition.
The aim of these words is to bring together all such like-minded
people who resonate with these thoughts, to launch a concerted and
dedicated effort in this direction (points 1 & 2 above).
The evidence for many of the ideas mentioned above might not be
forthcoming, and so may appear to some of us as hypothetical, and
based on wild imagination and faith. But imagination and faith are
amongst the strongest forces of nature capable of doing many a
miracles in life. So if we have faith in our imaginations and in our
inner quests, we surely can do some miracles. Let’s come together.
There is one Supreme being,
called by the names of GOD, the Parmatma
(the soul of universe), the Almighty Lord. God is sat
(truth), chitta
(intelligence) and ananda
(happiness). He is absolutely holy and wise. He is omnipresent, incorporeal,
unborn, immense, omniscient, omnipotent, merciful and just. He is the creator,
protector and destroyer of the worlds. He is the lord of the universe.1
There are three distinct eternal
identities: (1) God, (2) Souls, (3) Prakriti – the material cause of the
universe. All three have the attributes of eternal existence in common. But they
differ in other respects. Matter is inanimate and inert while God is all-life
and all-power. The soul is limited in its intelligence and powers, while god is
unlimited. The soul is confined in a body – God pervades all space. The former
is finite – the latter infinite.2
In the early part of this
century, two opposing theories about the origin of the universe were postulated.
(1) The Steady State theory, which says the universe is never born, never dies,
and is always like what it is. (2) The Big bang theory, which says the universe
began with a point of energy exploding in a "big-bang". All the matter
came into being from energy continuously expanding and changing form. Ultimately
the expansion will stop and it will start contracting, ending into nothingness
with a "big-crunch". What is before big-bang or after big crunch, the
theory doesn’t know.
In reality, both the theories are
correct. The universe begins from a point with a bang and ends in a point with a
crunch. This duration we call one Kalpa
(cosmos) or Brahma Diwas
(eternal day). It is preceded and succeeded by an equal period during
which matter lies in a dormant, inert state and that is called a Brahma
Ratri i.e. a divine night
(for the nature that sleeps as it were). All the souls also remain in a dormant
state, a sort of hibernation, during this period. The evolution of cosmos from
dormant state may be called a ‘creation’ or ‘srishti’,
and its involution back into inert state is called dissolution (pralaya).
As days and nights succeed each other, so do cosmos and divine nights in this
eternal sinusoidal cycle of evolutions and involutions 3
(Figure 1).
All matter, i.e. nature, has
three basic attributes/forces – satva,
rajasa and tamasa.
During brahma ratri,
these forces remain in a balanced state. After the big bang, the three forces
get realigned to form elementary particles called Mahat
or Aapah,
which combine further to form other basic particles, atoms and so on. 4
Figure 1

A
– "Big Bang"
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B
– "Big Crunch"
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A to B
– One "Kalpa"
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Age of the Universe
The age of each Kalpa
(eternal day) is 4.32 billion years (4,320,000,000 years). According to
Hindu scriptures this is further subdivided as below:
1 Kalpa |
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1000
Chaturyugis |
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14
Manvantars + Buffer Periods of 6 Chaturyugis |
1 Manvantar |
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71
Chaturyugis |
1 Chaturyugi |
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4,320,000
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Of the 14 manvantars,
the universe expands for the first seven, and contracts for the next seven.
Each chaturyugi
is subdivided into four Yugas:
- Krit yuga = 1,728,000 years
- Treta yuga = 1,296,000 years
- Dwapar yuga = 864,000 years
- Kali yuga = 432,000 years
At present, kaliyuga of the 28th chaturyugi
of the 7th manvantar
is in progress. According to this calculation, 1,972,949,100 years have
elapsed since the evolution of present cosmos began, and it has 2,347,050,900
years still to go before the "big-crunch". 5
All planets prior to their
formation are part of their parent stars, like the nine planets of our solar
system were part of the Sun. After parting from the Sun, it took millions of
years for our Earth to cool and become solid. The Earth is hollow inside, with a
tiny white-dwarf "sun" at its center. Most of the other planets in
this universe are hollow inside. And most of the planets are inhabited too,
because the basic purpose of planets is to support life – as that of stars is
to support planets. On a planet, both the outside surface and the inside
surface, or any one of them, could be suitable for life. For our Earth, both the
surfaces support life – in fact, the "inside world" (referred to as Pataal
Loka in Hindu scriptures) is
more suitable for life as is protected from outside natural calamities. 6
Presently, the twenty eighth
chaturyugi of the seventh manvantar is in its last phase. The Earth was formed
in the second manvantar, while the Moon was formed in the third. Continents came
out of the oceans in the fourth manvantar. Vegetation was born in the fifth,
animals in sixth and humans at the beginning of the current seventh. So, human
life on Earth is roughly 120 million years old.7
At first the humans were born by
asexual means – in fully grown-up and knowledgeable state – in the Meru
Parvat region in Himalayas
(Tibet). They further carried on the chain of life through sexual means.8
At the birth of every cosmos the
complete knowledge of God is transmitted in wave-form and spreads out with the
expanding universe. This knowledge was received by the foremost of the earliest
humans – the four rishis
(sages) – through meditation, and given to the humankind in the form of the four
Vedas. 9
Population increased, Vedic
knowledge spread, and human society flourished. Since the very beginning,
humanity has taken two paths, the Devas
and the Asurs,
the believers in God and the worshippers of nature, the good and the evil. The
society got divided along these two paths. The Deva
or Aryan
culture believes in scientific development supported by equal spiritual
enlightenment for the ultimate betterment of humanity. On the other hand, the Asur
culture believes in extreme materialism and considers the nature to be all
powerful, leading to usage of science for destructive purposes.10
The fight for supremacy between
the two cultures, between good and bad, follows a sinusoidal path, and so do
peace and wars, and the scientific and spiritual development of humanity. Today
it’s the asur
culture that is on top, but the fight is still on.
Human Body: Birth to Rebirth
What we call human body actually
is a combination of three bodies
- The Physical body (Sthula
sharira), one which we
‘see’ and ‘feel’ with our senses.
- The Astral body (Sukshma
sharira), our
higher dimension body, and connected with our physical body by means of an
infinitely extensible ‘silver cord’ at the naval.
- The Cause body (Karana
sharira), much subtler
than the astral body, plus the wave form record of all our Karma
and desires (vasana),
good or bad.
This "combination"
human body is the carrier, the vehicle of our "Atma",
the Spirit, the actual "me". During our sleep –
unconsciously, and during meditation – consciously, our astral body can leave
the physical body. For astral body being at a much higher vibration level,
physical things are no barrier to it. When we "die", only our physical
body is destroyed. We, the "spirit" along with the astral body and
cause body are born again in another physical body, as directed by our Karmic
record. In between the death and rebirth, the spirit, along with the astral body
goes to a particular astral plane depending on its level of evolution.
There it experiences a detailed review of its latest life before being born
again in another life. And this cycle of birth & death continues. The
process of rebirth causes a memory loss, and we humans forget the real purpose
of our lives. The aim of human life is to remember who we are, and to work
towards the goal of evolution and the ultimate "moksha"
(freedom from the cycle of birth and death). 11
The Law of Karma
All human actions/deeds,
performed voluntarily or involuntarily, are termed as Karma.
Broadly, karma are divided in two categories.
- Nishkama Karma
– performed as a duty, without expecting any "karma-phal"
(result/ benefit) out of it. Karma of highly evolved yogis
fall into this category.
- Sakama Karma –
where the performer wishes a particular result out of the karma. Karma of
most humans falls into this category only. It can be good, bad or mixed type
of sakama karma.
Hindu scriptures consider nishkama karma to be the highest form
of karma that leads the soul towards salvation. 12
Categorizing as per mode, human
beings perform three types of karma
- "manasa"
– by thought
- "vacha"
– by speech
- "karmana"
– by actions
All three have different karma-phal,
and based on it a spirit’s next incarnation is decided. Three attributes of
the next life are decided by karma-phal
- "yoni"
– Species (human/ animal/ plant)
- "aayu"
– Age
- "bhoga"
– Comforts
Only human form is the one where
a spirit is free to do karma. In rest all life forms – all animal and
vegetation species – spirit is not free to do karma, only to endure the
results of previous karma.
Apart from the above
classification, the karma is also classified in two types
- Personal Karma,
a persons individual karma which effect him alone
- Societal Karma,
the karma of individuals of a society counted together, whose reward/
punishment has to be borne by every individual of the society, in addition
to the effect of the personal karma.
The knowledge of God is eternal,
and is present everywhere around us in energy form. So are the past and
prospective futures. These can be "tapped in" by sufficiently
spiritually advanced individuals. Without the spiritual development, knowledge
and science always decay.
At the end of every chaturyugi,
there is always a pralaya – mass destruction in the form of natural or
man-made cataclysms – in which most of the knowledge in physical form is
destroyed. But humanity survives in the form of a few human beings to carry
forward the human race into next chaturyugi, like "Manu" (Noah)
did at the end of last chaturyugi 3,893,100 years ago.
Scientific remains of ancient, advanced civilizations of present chaturyugi may
still be present and could be discovered by evolved and dedicated groups of
people.13
Suggested Topics for
Research
Before starting any research
program, following points have to be taken care of:
- Identification of ancient
texts/manuscripts known to contain scientific knowledge.
- Programs to trace out such
texts/manuscripts which are not available today.
Research programs on available
texts can then be initiated. Research topics could include the following.
- Anti Radioactivity:
Chances of a nuclear war can never be ruled out, until of course, the earth
rids itself of the piles of nuclear weapons. And in this context, research
on anti-radioactive device/ radiation assumes paramount importance. Some
basic leads are available – they need to be further researched and put
together.
- Vimanas:
Research on Vedas and other texts like "Brihad Vimanashastra"
for developing special airplanes and space vehicles. This will also involve
research on special alloys/ materials/ fuels as described in these texts.
- To realize Anti-Gravity.
- The study of human Aura
for research in medicine and surgery.
- To find unconventional and
environment friendly Energy/ electricity resources.
- The study of Yajna,
and how to achieve special effects, like health and medicine, reinforcement
of ozone layer and removal of atmospheric pollution, through it.
Above all this, blueprint
for a program to educate specially chosen children in ancient spiritual and
scientific techniques should be prepared, so as to produce leaders for a new
world order.
© Rakesh Maniktala
E-mail: rock@hwr.bhel.co.in
Reprinted with permission
http://www.geocities.com/ancientscience/beliefs.htm
Excerpted from Vedic
Physics by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Copyright © 1999. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
4. The Expanding Egg
Sanskrit is a beautiful language. Each word in Sanskrit tells its
meaning itself. Each word has been thought carefully. Sanskrit is
not a product of evolution from an earlier language. It has been
designed to be what it is. When Vedic sages coded the knowledge of
particle physics and cosmology, they were well aware of the
possibility that one day the code may be lost due to the decline of
their civilization. Therefore they chose the words very carefully to
provide vital clues about the code. In this book we will dissect
each word, go to its roots, and discover the lost Vedic science.
4.1: The Expanding Universe
The word for universe in Sanskrit is "Brahmanda", which
is made by joining of words "Brahma" and "Anda".
Brahma is derived from root "Briha" meaning to expand and
"Anda" means egg. Thus "Brahmanda" means
expanding egg. Concept of the universe as an egg is found in nearly
all ancient civilizations, the source of which is obviously the
Rigveda. The concept of Martanda discussed later in this chapter is
related to the egg-shaped universe. The universe is described as an
egg in most post-vedic scriptures.
"Apah were indeed Salila earlier. Desire arose in it. They
labored. From that heat arose. From heat golden egg was born. Golden
egg was swimming in that for a year." Shatapatha Brahmana
11.1.6.1
"Whole universe including moon, sun, galaxies and planets
was inside the egg. Egg was surrounded by ten qualities from
outside." Vayu Purana 4.72-73
"At the end of thousand years Egg was divided in two by Vayu."
Vayu Purana 24.73
"From that golden egg earth and heaven were made."
Manusmriti 1.13
In Matsya Purana 2.25-30 following story is told about creation.
After Mahapralaya, dissolution of the universe, there was darkness
everywhere. Everything was like in a state of sleep. There was
nothing, either moving or unmoving. Then Svayambhu, self-being,
manifested, which is the form beyond senses. He created water first
and established the seed of creation into it. That seed turned into
a golden egg. Then Svayambhu entered in the egg, and he is called
Visnu because of entering. The concept of the universe as an egg is
based on sound scientific reasoning. We will discuss the scientific
basis of this shape later in this book during the discussion of
Vedic cosmology.
4.2: Birth of Gods
What happened during the initial moments of creation? The Big
Bang cosmology gives a very dramatic account of first few moments.
The universe was extremely hot and it went through a very rapid
expansion stage initially called inflation. The Vedic viewpoint
differs from this view. The initial moments of creation are
described in the following hymn from the Rigveda: Rigveda 10.72
Sage: Laukya Brihaspati or Brihaspati Angirasa or Dakshayani Aditi;
Deity: Gods; Metre: Anustupa
1. We speak about the birth of Gods clearly. Who says the
praises, will see them in later ages. 2. Brahmanaspati created these
(everything in the universe) like an artisan. In the earlier age of
gods manifest was born from unmanifest. 3. In the first age of gods,
manifest was born from unmanifest. Then quarters of the heaven (asha)
were born, after that one whose legs are extended. 4. From the one
whose legs are extended, was born Bhu, and from Bhu were born
quarters of the heaven (asha). From Aditi Daksha was born, and from
Daksha Aditi was born. 5. Daksha, your daughter Aditi gave birth.
Gracious, immortal bonded gods were born from her. 6. When gods were
sitting in this Salila firmly established, from their dance
penetrating dust came up. 7. When gods pervaded whole universe, then
in ocean sun was brought near. 8. Those eight sons born to Aditi,
with seven she went to gods, and left Martanda away. 9. With seven
sons Aditi went to earlier age. For the birth and death of people,
(she) accepted Martanda again.
4.3: The Dead Egg
The last two verses tell us about Martanda, and here lies the
seed of a gigantic misconception that man was created in the
beginning of the universe. Martanda means dead egg. Egg is the
universe itself, so dead egg means a universe that had no life. The
formation of the universe was not a spontaneous process. The
universe had to expand in order to exist, but forces of expansion
and contraction were in a delicate balance in the beginning. The
universe did not keep on expanding continuously is the Vedic
viewpoint. After an initial expansion, the universe started to
contract. This is the meaning of Aditi going to earlier age.
The above article is excerpted from Vedic
Physics by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Copyright © 1999. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
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Vedic
Physics
by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ph.D.
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Book Description
Rigveda was written about five thousand years ago. We do not
know much about the scientific achievements of our
ancestors. Is it possible that there were highly advanced
civilizations in past, whose technological achievements have
been completely forgotten? Now there can be an objective
verification, because Rigveda has been remarkably well
preserved. Ancient Indians went to extreme lengths to
preserve the Vedas. They are in the same form today, that
they have been several thousand years earlier. The question
is why? Why did generations of Indians go through so much
trouble to preserve the Vedas, while the apparent meaning
seems to be so mundane. The reason is that Vedas are coded,
and once you understand that code, it has such a powerful
message that is going to transform your perception of
humanity. This book describes the scientific meaning of
Vedas and other Hindu scriptures and compares them with
currently accepted scientific wisdom.
From the Author
I have always been fascinated by Hindu mythology. At the
same time I have always wondered about the scientific
information behind the stories found in our scriptures.
While reading Rigveda it became clear to me that there is a
code behind the apparent meaning of Rigveda. Rigveda is full
of verses that seem like puzzles. Simply put, they do not
make sense at all. It describes cows as having eight ears,
horses as having horns, and so on. With my background of
modern science I was able to get a glimpse of what Vedas are
really about. After several years of painstaking research, I
have compiled the proof to show that Rigveda is in fact a
book of long forgotten book of science, a science so
advanced that it is going to mesmerize you.
From the Back Cover
The Rigveda is the first book of humankind and the most
sacred scripture of Hinduism. It also happens to be the most
ill-understood book of our times. Despite the extensive
study by academic and religious scholars, the purpose and
meaning of the Rigveda and many ancient Hindu scriptures
remain unclear. In this pathbreaking book, the discovery of
Rigveda as a book of ancient cosmology is described, and
related to the seals of ancient Indus Valley Civilization,
thereby challenging our perception of humanity.
"The Vedas have always been lauded as
containing the secrets of cosmogenesis. Raja Roy in his
remarkable book shows how this is true not only from the
yogic vision but according to the latest insights of modern
physics. The book takes the reader on a vast panoramic
journey through the universe of matter, mind and human
history as well." David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri)
Director, American Institute of Vedic Studies
"Roy presents a new framework for the
understanding of the Vedic hymns from the point of view of
physics and then he draws parallels with recent theories on
the nature of the universe. We celebrate the new path he has
hewn through the bush of old scholarship." Professor
Subhash Kak Louisiana State University
About the Author
Raja R. Roy was born in India and studied at Indian
Institute of Technology, Kanpur for his undergraduate
degree. He continued his study at The Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio for his M.S. and Ph.D. degree in Materials
Sc. and Engineering. Currently he is working as a research
scientist.
A Reader's Review:
A Masterpiece!
I profusely thank the author for giving the true
interpretation of the oldest scripture, The Rig-Veda,
exactly as the Sages had intended.
This book should inspire every Indian scientist to study and
investigate the Vedas, every Vedic scholar to understand
their real intent and every social scientist to understand
their noble, universal spirit. This book should also serve
to remove the misconception of caste system, and the myth of
Aryan invasion, which was the fabrication of Western
scholars to divide the country and discredit it's great
culture.
I recommend this book to every person who is interested in
Science and Vedic Religion. Don't miss this path-breaking,
trend-setting book, which I'm sure will redefine
cosmological, particle and quantum theories in the years to
come. I wish that Dr. Roy would bring out more such
invaluable works, in his quest for truth, to enlighten us on
Science and Spirituality.
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Astronomical
Code of the Rgveda
by Subhash Kak |
Our understanding of ancient science is transformed thanks
to the pioneering work of Neugebauer and Kak. Neugebauer, by
decoding the Mesopotamian tablets, showed how much of
mathematics and astronomy Mesopotamians knew. Kak has pulled
off an equally impressive scholarly feat by disovering a
long-forgotten astronomy and mathematics of the early
Indians of the 2nd millennium BC. Kak's work is a veritable
tour de force since no one had suspected what he found in
the Indic texts; his work explains many gaps in the earlier
accounts of Indian civilization. The best introduction to
Kak's work is THE ASTRONOMICAL CODE OF THE RGVEDA, which is
an excellent guide to the more technical scholarly papers on
the subject.
This is a book that should be compulsory for
all students of Indian history. It opens new pathways in the
labyrinth of Indian culture and provides concepts that help
us see the Vedic world on its own terms.
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The
Celestial Key to the Vedas: Discovering the Origins of the
World's Oldest Civilization
by B. G. Sidharth |
Book Description
A leading astronomer proves that India had a thriving
civilization capable of sophisticated astronomy long before
Greece, Egypt, or any other world culture.
Provides conclusive evidence that the Rig Veda is 12,000
years old.
Establishes actual dates and places for many of the events
in the Hindu epics.
For more than a century scholars have debated the antiquity
of the Vedas and their related literature, the Brahmanas and
Puranas. Relying upon a host of assumptions from linguistic
theory, anthropology, and archaeology, they have agreed upon
1500 b.c. as the earliest possible date for the Rig Veda,
itself the oldest extant example of Indo-European
literature. But in this groundbreaking book, astronomer B.
G. Sidharth proves conclusively that the earliest portions
of the Rig Veda can be dated as far back as 10,000 b.c.
By deciphering the astronomical events and alignments
contained in mythical and symbolic form in these ancient
texts, Sidharth calls into question many if not all of the
assumptions governing Indo-European prehistory. He explores
such subjects as the astronomical significance of many Hindu
deities and myths, the system of lunar asterisms used to
mark time, the identity of the Asvins, and the sophisticated
calendar of the ancients that harmonized solar and lunar
cycles. Sidharth provides incontrovertible evidence that
such "advanced" astronomical concepts as
precession, heliocentrism, and the eclipse cycle are encoded
in these ancient texts, passages of which make perfect sense
only if these astronomical keys are known. Based on internal
evidence in the Mahabharata and Ramayana, he also becomes
the first to establish likely dates--and even places--for
the events described in these famous epics. The Celestial
Key to the Vedas is sure to astonish anyone concerned with
astronomy, India, or the roots of civilization.
About the Author
Dr. B. G. Sidharth is director of India's B. M. Birla
Science Center. He has over 30 years of experience in
astronomy and science education and is a frequent consultant
to astronomy journals and science centers around the globe.
He lives in Hyderabad, India.
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The
Rig Veda: An Anthology: One Hundred and Eight Hymns,
Selected, Translated and Annotated (Classic)
by Wendy Doniger (Editor), Thomas Wyatt, Wendy D. O'Flaherty
(Editor |
Comments
Wendy Doniger's translation of the Rig Veda is nothing less
than spectacular. She manages to take this most ancient of
texts and render it in a way that at once retains its voice
from the very distant past, while still speaking with lively
language that sounds completely fresh and startling.
Contained herein are the elemental questions of mankind,
contemplating the meaning of existence. Highly recommended
for anyone who ponders these same questions!

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The
Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe
by Lynne McTaggart; Hardcover |
Book Description
Science has begun to prove what ancient myth and religion
has always espoused: that there may be such a thing as a
life force. During the past few decades, respected frontier
scientists all over the globe have produced extraordinary
evidence to show that an energy field -- the Zero Point
Field -- connects everything in the universe, and we
ourselves are part of this vast dynamic network of energy
exchange.
Lynne McTaggart, indefatigable investigative
journalist, has spent four years researching this area where
science meets the New Age to create this story of scientific
explorers, their groundbreaking work, and its controversial
implications. Until now, conservative scientists have done
their best to rule "god" out of their equations.
This book shows why the Zero Point Field makes all things
possible: all things connected in space and time.
The Field also reveals a radical new biological
paradigm -- that on our most fundamental level, the human
mind and body are not distinct and separate from their
environment, but a bundle of pulsating power constantly
interacting with this vast energy sea. Here, in so-called
dead space, may lay the key to many of life's processes,
from how cells communicate to how organisms actually take
shape. The Field is responsible for our mind's highest
functions -- our memory, intuition, and creativity. It is
the force that finally determines whether we are healthy or
ill, the force that must be tapped in order to heal.
Original and well documented with eminently
distinguished sources, The Field also lifts many areas from
the level of myth into the realm of hard science. It offers
a scientific explanation for many of the most profound human
mysteries, from how alternative medicine, spiritual healing,
and extrasensory perception work to the existence of the
collective unconscious. A highly readable scientific
detective story, The Field is the ultimate breakthrough
book. It presents a bold new theory that will change your
perception of the way your mind and body work.
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The
Secret Teachings of All Ages: An Encyclopedic Outline of
Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic & Rosicrucian Symbolical
Philosophy - Reduced Size Color
by Manly Palmer Hall, J. Augustus Knapp (Illustrator)
(Paperback - December 1994) |
Editorial Review
Simply put, this is the most beautiful and complete occult
book ever published. It represents a lifetime of research
into the mythology, symbolism, and magical practices of
countless cultures. From the secrets of Isis to the
teachings of mystic Christianity, nearly every occult dogma
imaginable is represented here. The book is full of giant
illustrations, some of which fold out into a magnificent
two-page splendor. This is the definitive guide to secret
societies, famous figures, and more a must for every
personal library.
From the Publisher
The Philosophical Research Society is a nonprofit
organization founded in 1934 for the purpose of assisting
thoughtful persons to live more graciously and
constructively in a confused and troubled world. The Society
is entirely free from educational, political, or
ecclesiastical control. Dedicated to an idealistic approach
to the solution of human problems, the Society's program
stresses the need for the integration of religion,
philosophy, and the science of psychology into one system of
instruction. The goal of this instruction is to enable the
individual to develop a mature philosophy of life, to
recognize his proper responsibilities and opportunities, and
to understand and appreciate his place in the unfolding
universal pattern.
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The
Hidden Connections: Integrating The Biological, Cognitive,
And Social Dimensions Of Life Into A Science Of
Sustainability
by Fritjof Capra (Hardcover - August 2002) |
Book Review
An integration of the mathematical world view of modern
physics and the mystical visions of Buddha and Krishna. In a
lucid and convincing argument, Capra explains how the
theoretical ideas of science can be applied to the practical
concerns of our time. Covering every aspect of human nature
and society, he discusses such vital matters as the
management of human organizations, the challenges and
dangers of economic globalization, and the nature and the
problems of biotechnology. He concludes with an
authoritative, often provocative plan for designing
ecologically sustainable communities and technologies as
alternatives to the current economic globalization.
About the Author
FRITJOF CAPRA, a world-renowned physicist, is the author of
The Tao of Physics, The Turning Point, Uncommon Wisdom, The
Web of Life, and coauthor of Belonging to the Universe,
winner of an American Book Award in 1992. He is the director
of the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, California, where
he lives.
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Technology
of the Gods : The Incredible Sciences of the Ancients
David Hatcher
Childress ( May 2000) |
Book Description
Popular Lost Cities author David Childress opens the door to
the amazing world of ancient technology, from the computers
of the ancient world to the "flying machines of the
gods." Technology of the Gods explores the technology
that was allegedly used in Atlantis and the theory that the
Great Pyramid of Egypt was originally a gigantic power
station. Childress also uncovers many other mysteries,
including:
- the technology of ancient flight
- how the ancients used electricity
- megalithic building techniques
- the use of crystal lenses and the fire from the gods
- ancient evidence of high-tech weapons, including atomic
weapons
- the role of modern inventors, such as Nikola Tesla, in
bringing ancient
technology into modern use
- impossible artifacts, and more, much more.
Childress has done it again! From beginning to end,
Technology of the Gods is filled with facts, keen
observations and tales that challenge modern assumptions in
a humorous, intelligent and compelling way that is
quintessential Childress.
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The
Urantia Book
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Comments
This priceless and inexhaustible resource is the ultimate
synthesis of "science, philosophy and truth", of
"reason, wisdom and faith", of "past, present
and future".
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The
Vedic Prophecies: A New Look into the Future
by Stephen Knapp |
Comments
The Vedic prophecies take you to the end of time! The book
presents the unique predictions found in the ancient Vedic
texts of India. These prophecies are like no others and will
provide you with a very different view of the future and how
things fit together in the plan for the universe. Now you
can discover the amazing secrets that are hidden in the
oldest spiritual writings on the planet.
The book does contain "unedited" teachings of the
cycles of the world/universe and predictions of the future
and even what some of the prophecies that have occurred. It
is also a very good reference that puts together a lot of
the stories that many people have heard of and are now in
danger of being forgotten.
Much the first few pages explain the different incarnations
of God/teachers and what their roles were. This list
includes Krishna, Rama, Buddha and most of the others.
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Proof
of Vedic Culture's Global Existence
by Stephen Knapp |
Book Description
This book provides evidence which makes it clear that most
religious history is not what we think it is. It lets you
see the true heritage that has been suppressed for
centuries. It shows that there was once a greatly advanced
and ancient culture that was a global society. That was the
Vedic civilization. Even today we can see its influence in
any part of the world, which makes it obvious that before
the world became full of distinct and separate cultures,
religions, and countries, it was once united in a common
brotherhood of Vedic culture, with common standards, ideals,
language, and representations of God.
No matter what we may be in regard to our present religion,
society, or country, we are all descendants of that ancient,
global civilization. The Vedic tradition of India is the
parent of humanity and the original ancestor of all
religions.
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The
Secret Teachings of the Vedas: The Eastern Answers to the
Mysteries of Life
by Stephen Knapp |
Book Description
A very readable explanation of the Vedic philosophical view
of life, the world, God, etc. Must reading for anyone
interested in philosophy or religion.
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REFERENCES
- RigVeda 10-129-7
YajurVeda 13-4; 31-1; 40-1; 40-8
Bhagwad Gita 13-16
Brahma Sutra 1-3-10
- RigVeda 1-164-20
Shwetashwatara Upnishad 4-5
Sankhya Darshan 1-97, 98
- RigVeda 10-129-1
to 4; 1-163-1
RigVeda 10-190-1, 2, 3
Vrihadaranyaka Upnishad 1-1-2
Manu Smriti 1-5, 6, 7, 80
- Sankhya Darshan
1-61
Manu Smriti 1-14, 15
RigVeda 1-163-2, 3, 4; 10-129-5, 6
RigVeda 10-121-7 or YajurVeda 27-25
Shatpath Brahman 11-1-6-1
Brahma Sutra 1-4-6
- Surya Siddhanta
1-14 to 23
Manu Smriti 1-67 to 73; 1-79
AtharvaVeda 8-2-21
YajurVeda 30-18
Bhagwad Gita 8-17, 18, 19
- Ramayana &
Puranas
- Manu Smriti 1-62
- RigVeda 1-164-7,
8, 9
Vaisheshik Darshan 4-2-5
Mahabharata (Aadi Parva) 65-10, 11
- RigVeda 10-130-4
to 7; 8-100-10, 11
- RigVeda 1-51-8
YajurVeda 40-3
- Bhagwad Gita
15-8; 2-22
Kath Upnishad 2-18
Mundaka Upnishad 3-2-2; 3-1-10
Vrihadaranyaka Upnishad 5-4-6
Brahma Sutra 3-1-1
- Bhagwad Gita 2-47
Mundaka Upnishad 2-2-8
Yoga Darshan 2-12, 13
- Mahabharata (Vana Parva) Ch. 187
Vayu Purana 50-88
Shatpath Brahman 1-8-16
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