Cosmology in Vedanta: The Physics Correlation
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Exploring the secrets of the Universe as far as physics can go, and even beyond.. Along with its Vedantic integration.
This book is divided into two sections. The first section is a work in physics which presents an in-depth exploration of Avyakta - the hidden metaphysical reality behind the apparent universe - through scientific study. A condensed version of this part has been published in the Prespacetime Journal Vol 7 Issue 16 on 08/01/2017, titled "Avyakta" The Fabric of Space"in which this concept of Avyakta is explained to complement the Standard Model and explain gravitation. This section of the book attempts to explore the role of avyakta behind various phenomena like matter waves, gravitation, energy in the vacuum state, spiral arms of galaxies, dark matter, Higgs boson and virtual particles which pop out of nowhere, big bang and cosmic inflation and the anti-particle.
(Prespacetime Journal (ISSN: 2153-8301), QuantumDream, Inc., P.O. Box 267, Stony Brook, NY 11790-0267, USA; is a physics journal which focuses on the origin, nature and mechanism of space-time and its possible connection to a prespacetime; and models and experimental results on elemental particles, fundamental forces including gravity and related topics.)
The second section of the book presents in-depth study of cosmology in Vedanta, as outlined in verses from the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. A comprehensive work, the discussions shed light on many previously unknown levels and aspects. Since God cannot be considered in physics due to lack of experimental evidence, this section is provided as a separate part!
The first book of its kind, it brings the diverse fields of Science and Philosophy into face-to-face contact. It is a thrilling journey for all types of readers interested in science or Vedanta.
C. Radhakrishnan
C Radhakrishnan is an established south-Indian writer. His works are deep, refined, original, evocative and inspiring despite their apparent simplicity and tacit humor. He was conferred the Murtidevi Award of the Bharatiya Gnanapith Trust for the best creative work in Indian languages. He has been recognized by India's National Akademi of Letters, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and almost every other body promoting creative literature of the language he writes. A scientist-turned writer, he has contributed to all branches of creative literature, mostly fiction, besides popular science. His works have been assessed to be creative contributions to the science-philosophy dialogue. He has done a commentary on Bhagavat Gita (Gita Darsanam) critically approaching yogavidya in the light of modern science and, at he same time, also evaluating modern science vis-à-vis yogavidya. He helped launch and establish Science Today (Times of India), the first popular science magazine of India, at a young age of 24, and later held senior positions with national print media organs. He has a track record of winning in every literary competition during academic career. Translated Daniel Defoe (M. Flanders) and Lincoln Bernet (Einstein and the Universe) at age seventeen. Contributed popular science and creative copy to leading periodicals ever since. About sixty popular titles in various branches of writing, deep in content but simple in style, have followed, won acclaim, enriched the language and have always remained alive in the book market.A multi-faceted personality, he has worked as scientist, popular science journalist, film director, columnist, and editor of national and literary journals. As a film-maker, two of his four creations form part of the Indian Panorama of Feature Films.
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Cosmology in Vedanta - C. Radhakrishnan
THE SECRET BEHIND THE UNIVERSE
(Cosmology in Vedanta –
The Physics Correlation)
Second Edition
C Radhakrishnan
Gopal K R
Published by Hi-Tech Books
Azad Road, Kaloor, Kochi 682017, India
The Secret Behind the Universe (Cosmology in Vedata – The Physics Correlation), a work comprising of an article in physics and vedantic cosmology, written in English by C. Radhakrishnan and Gopal K.R.
First published in July 2016, Second edition
Copyright © 2016 C. Radhakrishnan, Gopal K. R.
All rights reserved.
Cover picture: An interacting colossus, taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 (WFPC2), shows a galaxy known as NGC 6872 in the constellation of Pavo (The Peacock). Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA. Acknowledgement: Judy Schmidt (geckzilla.com)
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About the authors
C Radhakrishnan is an established author in the Malayalam language. A scientist-turned writer, he has contributed to all branches of creative literature besides popular science. He has been honoured by India's National Akademi of Letters, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and almost every other body promoting creative literature of the language he writes. He is the winner of Ezhuthachan Award (the highest recognition given to authors in the Malayalam language), and also the Murtidevi Award of the Bharatiya Gnanpith Trust for the best creative work in Indian languages. A multi-faceted personality, he has worked as scientist, popular science journalist, film director, columnist, and editor of national and literary journals.
Born on 15 Feb 1939 in Chamravattom village in Kerala, C. Radhakrishnan became the Winner of Best Student Gold Medal at Achutha Varier High School, Ponnani, winner of Madras University Sharpe Scholarship - Inter: Zamorin's College, Calicut, and Winner of Top Rank Gold medal - Graduation: Physics, Zamorin's College, Calicut - l. PG: Post Graduation - Applied Physics; Research (Astrophysics).
The author also won in every literary competition during his academic career. He translated Daniel Defoe (M. Flanders) and Lincoln Barnett (The Universe and Doctor Einstein) at age seventeen, and David O.Woodbury's Outward Bound for Space in 1962.
C. Radhakrishnan became scientific Assistant at Astrophysical Observatory, Kodaikanal in 1960 and became officer-in-Charge, World-Wide Seismology Centre, Pune in 1962. He helped launch and establish Science Today (Times of India), the first popular science magazine of India, at a young age of 24, and later held senior positions with national print media organs. He was also the science Editor of Link Magazine and Patriot Daily, Delhi, 1968-'72.
His research on problems fundamental to astrophysics gave rise to a monograph titled Unity of Space-Matter Manifestations
, published as early as in January 1988. Stuff and Style of the Universe
, a book which is a popular science elaboration of the monograph, was published Nov. 2002 by Hi-Tech Books. The first Scientist-President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, expressed appreciation of the work done, and the model attracted world attention. An article based on the book was also published in 'Science India' (ISSN 0972-8287) in two issues, which came out on September 2012 and October 2012 (Vol. 15 No. 9 and Vol. 15 No. 10 respectively). Continued researches resulted in this book The Secret Behind the Universe
, published July 2016, in which the original ideas were further refined and updated. This was the work of a father and son team, as the author’s son Dr. K. R. Gopal also contributed in research and writing.
A condensed version of the physics section of this book was published in January 2017 as an article titled Avyakta: The Fabric of Space
in the Prespacetime Journal Vol 7 Issue 16, and it was written jointly by the author C. Radhakrishnan and his son Dr. Gopal K. R. (Prespacetime Journal (ISSN: 2153-8301), QuantumDream Inc., P.O. Box 267, Stony Brook, NY 11790-0267, USA; is a physics journal which focuses on the origin, nature and mechanism of spacetime and its possible connection to a prespacetime; and models and experimental results on elemental particles, fundamental forces including gravity and related topics.) The entire article is available online to read or download from the journal website, and can be accessed through the author’s site: www.c-radhakrishnan.info
CONTENTS
Part 1. Physics
The Next Step
Abstract
Introduction to Avyakta
Section 1 - Fundamental Particles, Forces and Fields
1.1 Matter waves
1.2 Movement through avyakta
1.3 Gravitational field
1.4 Mass
1.5 The fields in classical physics
1.6 The 'vacuum' state – the 'zero' point energy of all fields in space
1.7 Virtual particles
1.8 The quantized wave
1.9 Antiparticle
1.10 Phonon, Particle, Photon and Fabric
Section 2 – The Universe
2.1 Big bang and creation
2.2 Generations of matter
2.3 Formation of galaxy groups
2.4 The explanation of dark matter
2.5 Red-shift
2.6 Possibilities in the far future
2.7 History and philosophical implications
Part 2 Philosophy – Towards Convergence
Introduction to core Vedantic concepts
Verses from ancient texts and discussions
Further reading
References (Physics)
PART 1
Physics
THE NEXT STEP
Abstract
A new concept, the 'Fabric of Space' is introduced to complement the Standard Model and explain gravitation. It is attempted to be shown that the fabric of space provides substrate for all the fields including electromagnetic field, gravitational field and Higgs field, without conflicting with current concepts. Dark matter and virtual particles gain new meaning with the idea of the fabric of space, and cosmic inflation can be seen in fresh light. Convincing explanation is provided for matter/antimatter asymmetry and generations of matter. The deep concept is also attempted to be presented in the simplest of terms possible.
Introduction to Avyakta
It is assumed that a fabric of special nature pervades the entire universe as a continuous web. It is everywhere. We introduce a term for it here – 'Avyakta'.
One may wonder where this 'fabric' is. Avyakta cannot be seen with the naked eye. Why don't we feel it? Is it separate from the sun and all the planets? The answer is that avyakta is not separate from any 'thing' in it, because all types of materials we see are its own manifestations. And space only means a place which is devoid of matter. Avyakta is everywhere.
This background fabric is assumed to have a unique characteristic