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No Thermal Death for the Universe

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

In 2011 the Nobel Prize in physics was shared by Saul Perlmutter, Brian P. Schmidt and Adam G. Riess “for the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe through observations of distant supernovae.” Prior to their research we knew … Continue reading →

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Metaphysics

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

Layers of the Mind (Kosha and Loka) Citta Conservation Law of Three Gunas Aspects of Rajoguna, Tamoguna, Sattvaguna A Fundamental Principle Origin of Life Number Symbolism Duality and Interaction A Commentary on “Vibration, Form and Colour” The Five Fundamental Factors (Bhutas)

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Inspiring Metaphors (3): Triangle

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Triangle and the 3 Gunas In spiritual philosophy, in some religions, in most esoteric philosophies and in various metaphysical creation theories the triangle and the essence of triangle the number 3 is used as a metaphorical device to refer to … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Teachings of Tehuti

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Introduction Philosophical, spiritual, religious, metaphysical and scientific influence of the mythical personality Tehuti on the world culture is immense. Tehuti was deified by ancient Egyptians and he was accepted and respected by all societies in the Near East. He is … Continue reading →

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The Five Fundamental Factors (Bhutas)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

The cosmology of Ananda Marga philosophy is known as Brahmacakra or the Cycle of Creation. The 5 fundamental (rudimental) factors mentioned in Brahmacakra refer to the stages of creation where the physical universe emerges from the Cosmic Citta (primordial fabric). In … Continue reading →

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A Commentary on “Vibration, Form and Colour”

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

In his essay titled “Vibration, Form and Colour” [1], Shrii Shrii Anandamurti reminded us the following facts: Each “vibration” has “form” Each “form” has “colour” Therefore, each “vibration” must have “colour” as well. What is vibration? Shrii Shrii Anandamurti tells … Continue reading →

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Intuitional Science (1) – Definition

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

This is the first piece of a series. I wanted to classify these writings under the “Intuitional Science” category. My understanding of the term is a little different from the traditional meaning. In the past the term “Intuitional Science” was … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Books

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

I excluded fiction from this list. I also excluded many scientific and technical books which are truly my favorites but they would not be appropriate here. Another excluded category is the esoteric books. The following are the books that I … Continue reading →

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Unity of Being (Absolute Monism)

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

Introduction Unity of Being and Absolute Monism refer to the same concept. There is only ONE Absolute Being in existence. Cosmos including all the physical universes and the infinite number of souls are transformations or internal reflections of this Absolute Being … Continue reading →

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Duality and Interaction

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Duality is the outcome of an interaction. The fundamental interaction that is sometimes symbolized by the yin/yang symbol is the binding action of Prakrti (Cosmic Operative Principle) on Puruśa (Cosmic Cognitive Principle). This binding action is the fundamental interaction. The binding … Continue reading →

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Number Symbolism

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Zero : Dimensionless Infinity of Consciousness Geometric representation of zero is a dot (point) because a point is zero-dimensional. The Absolute Unqualified Consciousness (Nirguna Brahma) is symbolized by a point because Nirguna Brahma is beyond this creation, it is beyond … Continue reading →

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A Fundamental Principle

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

Introduction Absolute Unqualified Consciousness (Nirguna Brahma, Nameless, All, Absolute Being, Ein Sof, Alam-i Hahut), or whatever name you invent to describe the indescribable infinity of love and bliss, is totally beyond mind and comprehension. It is an undivided whole. Creation … Continue reading →

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Aspects of Rajoguna, Tamoguna, Sattvaguna

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

The 3 gunas constitute the foundation of the Brahmacakra theory which was modernized and reformulated by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti [1] [2] [3]. The 3 gunas explain not only the multiplicity and variation seen in the physical universe but the aspects … Continue reading →

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Conservation Law of Three Gunas

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

The 3 gunas constitute the foundation of the Brahmacakra theory which was modernized and reformulated by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti [1] [2] [3]. The 3 gunas explain not only the multiplicity and variation seen in the physical universe but the aspects … Continue reading →

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