Anekāntavāda - II

Truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view, and no single point of view is the complete truth.Reality possesses infinite characteristics, which cannot be perceived or known at once.

Anekāntavāda - the theory of multiplicity of viewpoints and non - absolutism and its two wings , Syādvāda - the theory of conditioned predication and Nayavāda - the theory of partial standpoints are the core doctrines of relativity based on logic and reasoning.

Reality is characterized by a simultaneous operation of  origination, destruction and permanence. Any object of knowledge must have three inseparable aspects - a permanent substance (inherent qualities), destruction (abandonment of old shape) and origination (acquisition of a new shape) .

The Lie Group and the Universe - I

Groups capture the essence of symmetry. Theory of groups is being used in a wide range of fields - determining possible structure of crystals , conservation laws of physics, string theory and even in sending secure information over internet!

So what is the relationship between the lie group, the universe in which we live and the ancient Indian theories?

E8

Well according to one of the 'theory of everything' by Garrett Lisi, our universe can be described by a special Lie Group with root lattice of rank 8 . A 2-D projection of E8 may describes our new universe as per the new theory. And if you look at the figure , it is pretty much similar to the pictures that is presented in ancient scriptures. I specially like description of a lotus-base shaped universe, as described in the Vedic texts. And this is how an E8 looks (2-D projection)

E8- 2D projection
Similar to Lotus-Base shape description

See More on E8 @ http://www.aimath.org/E8/


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The Rise and Decline Of Ages and Heights - I

Our age is counted in term of Earth years defined as the time taken by Earth to complete a revolution around Sun.One of the most fascinating difference in the different 'Yugas/Aras'  as per ancient Indian religions is the decline of ages and heights in different Yugas.

In 'Satyuga', people are taller and live for many years. The height and age decreases continuously and is least in 'Kaliyuga'. Now the Earth always seem to revolve round the Sun in all Yugas in a similar manner. What can be the cause of this rise and decline?

According to one interpretation,distance of the Sun from centre of Universe (Vishnu Nabhi)  governs this rise and decline.

There is nothing such center of universe that modern science has been able to discover so far.As we explore this universe, our concept and ideas about it changes. We have come a long way since the modern beings started exploration of this universe.  Have a look at the following video which describes Universe as known so far to modern science.