Vedic Physics

Vedic Physics
Author: Keshav Dev Verma
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 8120832701

The present volume on Vedic Physics by Keshav Dev Verma is indeed a unique attempt to interpret the ancient Indian literature by defining various symbols, concepts and terminology occurring in Vedic hymns and other texts. While accepting Maharsi Dayananda's view that Vedas are the repository of all true sciences, the author does examine this statement with a view to test it on the hard rock of truth. Shri Verma has selected the Sankhya-Patanjala system that explains the physical world (Universe) on the basis of Cosmic evolution; the Vaisesika-Nyaya expounds the methodology and elaborates the concepts of physics, chemistry and mechanics. Shri Verma has very systematically tried to interpret the Sankhya aphorisms and concludes that the ultimate ground to which the manifested world can be traced is Prakrti having three attributes-Sattva (existence), energy at rest or Rajas (energy that which is efficient in a phenomenon and is characterised by a tendency to move and overcome any resistance) and Tamas (mass or inertia) which resists the Rajas to do work and also resists Sattva from conscious manifestation.

The Concept of Śūnya

The Concept of Śūnya
Author: A. K. Bag
Publisher: Arts
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Papers presented at a seminar held at New Delhi.

The Highest Reality | A Treatise on Religion, Truth, Morality and The Purpose of Life

The Highest Reality | A Treatise on Religion, Truth, Morality and The Purpose of Life
Author: Paritosh M. Chakrabarti
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2024-04-23
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9355621698

How does one’s upbringing determine one’s ethical and religious views? Are humans unique in this universe? Is God dead as Nietzsche declared? Is there any truth beyond scientific facts? How different religions relate to one another? What are the truth and falsehoods in various religions? Are communism and nihilism more in sync with reality than religion? How should’ we prioritise between self-interest and sacrifice? What should be our individual role to seek global peace? Is there a higher purpose in life than just living? The author—a scientist, scholar, innovator, entrepreneur and philanthropist—discusses these questions in a well-argued treatise, sprinkled with memorable episodes and anecdotes.

God as Śūnya

God as Śūnya
Author: Tandra Patnaik
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: God (Hinduism)
ISBN: 9788124608319

Quantum Reality and Theory of Śūnya

Quantum Reality and Theory of Śūnya
Author: Siddheshwar Rameshwar Bhatt
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2019-03-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 981131957X

The book deals with expounding the nature of Reality as it is understood in contemporary times in Quantum Physics. It also explains the classical Indian theory of Śūnya in its diverse facets. Thereafter it undertakes comparison between the two which is an area of great topical interest. It is a cross-disciplinary study by erudite Indian and western scholars between traditional Indian knowledge system and contemporary researches in Physical sciences. It points out how the theory of ‘Śūnyatā has many seminal ideas and theories in common with contemporary Quantum Physics. The learned authors have tried to dissolve the “mysteries” of Quantum Physics and resolved its “weird paradoxes” with the help of theory of Śūnyatā. The issue of non-separability or entanglement has been approached with the help of the Buddhist theory of Pratītyasamutpāda. The paradoxical situation of “wave-particle duality” has been explained with the help of Upaniṣadic theory of complementarity of the two opposites. The measurement problem represented by “Schrodinger’s cat” has been dealt with by resorting to two forms of the calculation of probabilities. Some writers have argued for Śūnyatā-like non-essentialist position to understand quantum reality. To make sense of quantum theory some papers provide a happy symbiosis of technical understanding and personal meditative experience by drawing multifarious parallels. This book will be of interest to philosophically inclined physicists and philosophers with interest in quantum mechanics.

Ways of Thinking of Eastern Peoples

Ways of Thinking of Eastern Peoples
Author: Hajime Nakamura
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 740
Release: 1981-05-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780824800789

"There is hardly any book equal to Ways of Thinking of Eastern Peoples in terms of its thorough and systematic presentation of the intricate thought patterns of Asian peoples. The book not only is an essential reference for the student of Asian culture, but also for students of philosophy, religion, anthropology, and art, as it is an excellent source for aiding the student in gaining a deeper understanding of each facet of Oriental thought." --Isshi Yamada, Northwestern University "The clearest discussion and analysis of these complex subjects that I have found. My advanced undergraduate students find this work to be 'stimulating', 'challenging' and comprehensible.' The organization of the text enhances the usefulness of this volume, but it is the high quality of the scholarship that makes Ways of Thinking a most valuable addition to Asian studies and to the academic training of upper division students." --Ann B. Radwan, University of North Florida "I find Ways of thinking a most provocative source for exploring with my students certain basic themes in Eastern religion and culture. Used carefully, it is a most stimulating and effective source for tapping Eastern 'ways' at a fundamental level of inquiry." --Wilbur M. Fridell, University of California, Santa Barbara

Zen and Western Thought

Zen and Western Thought
Author: Masao Abe
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 1989-02-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780824812140

This collection of Abe's essays is a welcome addition to philosophy and comparative philosophy.