Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Why it is useless to try and change the minds of those with extreme

Why it is useless to try and change the minds of those with extreme        

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LAST MODIFIED: MON, JUL 20 2015. 11 00 PM ISTHOME» CONSUMERUsing Bayes' Theorem to understand extreme opinions
The basic principle of Bayes' Theorem is to take a set of 'prior beliefs' and see how they change in the face of given evidence
Karthik Shashidhar
When two people with strong prior beliefs at opposite ends of the spectrum meet, there is absolutely no way either of them can influence the other. Now think about those prime time discussions on news channels. Photo: iStock
Dilip D'Souza, writing in his column A Matter of Numbers, gave a great introduction to the Bayes' Theorem, and used it to help us better analyse the Aarushi Talwar murder case. Analysing murder cases is but one use of this legendary theorem-it has applications in pretty much every aspect of human life. In this piece, we will use Bayes' Theorem to analyse why people continue to hold extreme opinions.
The last couple of years have seen a significant polarisation in the discourse in social media. It is not uncommon to see people hold on to rather unreasonable opinions even in the face of strong contrary evidence. This inability to change opinions leads to slanging matches and other unsavoury behaviour, which end up serving no purpose apart from annoying more reasonable people.
The basic principle of Bayes' Theorem is to take a set of "prior beliefs" and see how they change in the face of given evidence. As all such explanations in mainstream newspapers go, let us start with a toy example and then move on to a more serious one. And then we can see why extreme opinions are hard to shake off.
This is probably not the best time for a cricket example, but the Ashes are ongoing, so it's not a bad idea. Let's say a cricket match starts off and the batting team scores 6,7 and 4 runs respectively in the first three overs. The problem is to determine whether it is a 'batting pitch' or a 'bowling pitch'. It is known that a batting pitch produces an average of six runs per over while a bowling pitch produces an average of four runs per over. Let's assume that in both cases the standard deviation is one and a half runs per over, and the distribution is normal. What can we tell about the pitch after the first three overs?
Firstly, if it were a batting pitch, the probability of 6,7 and 4 runs in the first three overs is 0.61% (the respective probabilities are 26%, 21% and 11% respectively, and we will multiply them to get 0.61%). If it were a bowling pitch, the probability of this scoring pattern is 0.11% (11%, 4%, 26% respectively) . Given that one number is six times the other, can we conclusively say that it is a batting pitch?
Not so fast, for Bayes Theorem is one of 'conditional probabilities&# 39; and we need to know the 'prior beliefs' before we make our decision. Let's assume Ramu believed before the match that there was equal likelihood of batting and bowling pitches. Shamu, on the other hand, thought there was a 90% probability of it being a bowling pitch and only 10% probability of a batting pitch. How do they react to the given information?
Having observed the scoring pattern in the first three overs, Ramu 'updates&# 39; the probability of it being a batting pitch as 50% x 0.61% / (50% x 0.61% + 50% x 0.11%) = 85% (this is the all-important Bayes' formula for conditional probabilities) . In other words, having started with a prior belief that batting and bowling pitches were equally likely, Ramu has 85% confidence after three overs that it is a batting pitch.
Shamu is not convinced. Given his prior beliefs, the probability of it being a batting pitch after observing three overs comes out to only 38% (10% x 0.61% / (10% x 0.61% + 90% x 0.11%) ). In other words, having observed the same evidence as Ramu, Shamu believes it is more likely a bowling rather than a batting pitch The difference occurs because of their respective 'prior beliefs' .
Changing domains, let us assume that a government can be classified as either 'corrupt&# 39; or 'not corrupt' . A 'corrupt&# 39; government indulges in an average of six scams a year while a non-corrupt government indulges in an average of four scams a year (counting scams is a different problem in itself and we will save that for another day. Let's assume we can count easily here). In both cases, let us assume a standard deviation of one and a half scams and a normal distribution (note how cunningly I've chosen the numbers to be identical to the cricket problem).
Let us assume that we observe six, seven and four scams respectively in the first three years of government. What do you think of the government&# 39;s corruption after this? As you might expect, it depends upon your prior belief!
If Ramu thought that the government had an equal chance of being 'corrupt&# 39; and 'non-corrupt&# 39; when it came to power, based on the evidence of the first three years, he is now '85% confident' that the government is corrupt. If Shamu had voted in the government and believed there was a 90% chance that it was not corrupt when it came to power, he now gives it only a 38% chance of it being corrupt.
I might be repeating myself, but your prior beliefs affect how you perceive evidence. This might give you an indication of why people don't change opinion even in the face of overwhelming evidence. Let us introduce two new characters Bheemu and Somu. When the government came to power, Bheemu thought there was only a 1% chance that it would be corrupt. Somu went further. Having campaigned for the ruling party, he was convinced that there was a 0% chance it would be corrupt (given our definition of corruption above).
How do Bheemu and Somu change their minds after three years of 6,7 and 4 scams respectively? I'll spare you the calculations but Bheemu updates his probability of the government being corrupt to 5%. Notice that he hasn't moved very far from his prior belief of 1%. Perhaps a few more scamridden years might convince him to change his mind, though it will still take time and strong evidence. He is 'moving&# 39;, albeit slowly.
What of Somu? Given his prior beliefs, he updates the probability of the government being corrupt after three years to-wait for it-zero! Even if the evidence against the government gets stronger, irrespective of how strong this evidence gets, his beliefs will remain absolutely unchanged! Somu is some kind of a 'true believer' in the non-corruption of the government.
This, perhaps, helps explain the people with unwavering opinions. If your prior belief is extreme, there is no evidence that can make you change your mind. Even if your prior belief is tilted heavily towards one side, it takes overwhelmingly strong evidence for you to move your position significantly. And that is what seems to be happening in the discourse on social media.
This dependence on prior probabilities is what makes Bayes' Theorem controversial and resulted in a wait of a couple of centuries before the theorem was accepted. Even now, debates between 'frequentists&# 39; and 'Bayesians&# 39; abound, and they are unlikely to go anywhere due to the reason we saw above-extremely strong priors.
When people have been starting off with such strong beliefs that no evidence is enough for them to change their opinions, no amount of debating is going to have an impact. When two people with strong prior beliefs at opposite ends of the spectrum meet, there is absolutely no way either of them can influence the other. Now think about those prime time discussions on news channels.
Postscript: Readers who are interested to know further about this wonderful theorem are encouraged to read Sharon Bertsch McGrayne' sThe Theory That would Not Die , a wonderfully written history of the Bayes Theorem.FIRST PUBLISHED: MON, JUL 20 2015. 12 48 PM IST

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY (IYD) CELEBRATIONS- ITS RATIONALE by Lakshminarayana Gopalan

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INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY (IYD) CELEBRATIONS- ITS RATIONALE
by Lakshminarayana Gopalan
Global efforts to profit through Yoga-an initiative by the Prime Minister of India, supported by world leaders and intellectuals;
Purpose-To milk the Kamadhenu of Akasa to promote healthy,blissfull global harmony, aided by Gayatri Mantra’s   Collective  Evolution and   by establishing Resonant Receptivity with Akasa, the ad infinitum knowledge bank and well-wisher of the universes-Correlated Vedantic and scientific justifications there off.
An Eagle’s view of a few major aspects covered in my award winning   book:
Preamble and basics
245_IBAfinalistwhitesmalljpegIt is amazing, that several aspects of nature, particularly the very fundamentals of sciences, symbiotically promoting the, harmony, prosperity and wellness of all its entities, conveyed by the Rishis and Siddhars are now getting validated one by one, by scientists. One wonders, how the Rishis and Siddhas could do so without any backup of instrumentation. Such Examples are 1- materialism is epiphenomenon of Conciousness 2-Knowledge total is ingrained in space (Akasa) in a coded form as the tree is ingrained in its seed etc. More follows
After years of correlated and comparative studies the author has come out with several findings and surmises which to an extent explain and also reveal the solid scientific and well meshed foundations on which stand these Vedic precepts. Before proceeding further, it will be helpful to have clarity on certain basics.  Let us run through some of them:
Vedas mean, hymns of knowledge ad-infinitum over several cycles of births and deaths (as per Hindu cosmology). "Vid- "to know.
Main aims of Vedas are to ensure:
 A continuously improving total symbiotic relationships, of all its living and non-living entities in all the universes
 The wellness of all its entities, in tune with their do good attitudes using the Vedic knowledge and benevolently adopting its ways

 Prevention and punishment to those that hinder this aim after extending sufficient warnings and with scope for correction,
Such  deeply rooted Vedic convictions and aspirations have been clearly emphasized in several oft- quoted Mantras especially in “Lokas samastaha sukhino bhavantu“and in “Sarve janaha sukhino bhavantu” meaning let all lokas (Worlds/universes) and all Janaha (all inhabitants of these lokas irrespective of their affiliations ) be happy/blissfull. One should wonder why two statements? It is only to make it clear that unless both continuously develop each other’s wellbeing through symbiotic supports, such happiness can’t be ensured.
Rig Veda 1-3-4 lays down the responsibilities on  men or women to develop  absolute self –control, surcharged with unquestionable ethical virtues, scientific outlook and temper, to promote, the said symbiotic support and the Vedic ways,  its convictions and aspirations benevolently tapping the immense wealth of cosmic intellect ingrained in Vedas.
These loudly bespeak of universality in its approaches emphasizing on progressive individual perfection for reaping all round benefits through symbiotically promoted collective evolution methodologies and hence the IYD is the right step forward

The concepts of Brahman, AUM, Yoga including Nadha Yoga, Gayatri Mantra (GM)  Akasa Comciousness and all  are  universal, dealing with nature in general, and are essentially Nirguna in their ultimate connotation. We are all part of and are expected to provide convincing path-ways that can cut across borders, shattering barricades, and have the potential to generate Viswa Mitras meaning, friends of the world. These can create a better world to live in populated by evolved souls which according to Maha Upanishad (6.72):-
ayam bandhurayam neti ganana laghuchetasam
udaracharitanam tu vasudhaiva kutumbakaM
Only small men discriminate saying: one is a relative; the other is a stranger. For those who live magnanimously the entire world constitutes but a family
GM says let that Primordial Force kindle our Buddhi and not mine alone which signifies the importance of Collective Consciousness or mass effect. As said earlier GM only speaks about Nirguna Brahman and does not invoke any GOD. From this it can be inferred that the concepts, Brahman,AUM Vedas, Mantras especially Gayatri Mantra (GM) and its supportive limbs Yogas, (including Nadha Yoga/ Nama Sankeertana etc), are not restrictive. So, should be accessible to one and all irrespective of any regional or religious affiliation. Similarly AUM, is the insignia of Brahman of several universes. Anybody could have used them. But Hindus took the lead in adopting these. Obviously AUM should relate to both Nirguna and Saguna aspects of Brahman. Also take note that GM speaks of kindling Buddhi and not Mind. Why so will become clear as we proceed.
Since, the embedded ad infinitum knowledge should be available for benevolent uses preventing all malevolent applications by rakshasas / terrorists, Vedic hymns cannot be an open book. So these are strongly coded and is accessible only through strictly controlled disciplines, karmic balance sheets (KBS); ethical, phonetic passwords and such controls. Hence Vedas are reckoned as “MARAI“in Tamil, meaning hidden and not explicit.  GM confirms the axiomatic Nirguna aspects of Brahman and controls it. As such Her role is to handhold and lead as many to attain Brahmatejas (BT) and or Nadabrahman  (NB) status  with the strict elimination of the unfit. In effect She can be reckoned as the chief of Natural Resources Development (NRD) activities of Brahman across universes
Relevant Vedic precepts are:
Brahman--Taittiriya Upanishad (II.1.1) explains it as an axiomatic concept, representing absolute, total and ad infinitum knowledge or the Primordial Force to generate, govern, modify, dissolve, and reformulate Brahmandas and everything in them, including you and me during the endless timed Hindu Cosmic cycles of births and deaths of these which GM upholds.
Other significant /ageless super scientific Vedic enunciations are:
On Consciousness:
SatyaM GYAnaM anantaM Brahma (Taitriya)
Brahman is of the nature of truth, and ad-infinitum  knowledge.
PraGYAnaM Brahma: (Ait iii 1.3)
Consciousness or Cosmic Intelligence is Brahman
PraGYAnae pratishtitham:
It is that Consciousness which presides over creation, sustenance, and dissolution
PraGYAnetro lokaH
Cosmic Intelligence or in Other words The Quantum vacuum field is the impeller of universes
And Brahman is Void; that which is called Akasa (The space) is the revealer and absorber of all forms and names; that within which forms and names are, that is Brahman. (Ch. Up. VIII-14-1 and Brahma Sutras by Swami Sivananda, (September 8, 1887 – July 14, 1963) chapter one: samanvaya adhyaya Section 1: sutra 22.) László's 2004 bookScience and the Akashic Field: An Integral Theory of Everything  also posits a field of information as the substance of thecosmos. Using the Sanskrit and Vedic term for "space", Akasha, he calls this information field the "Akashic field" or "A-field". He posits that the "quantum vacuum" (seeVacuum state) is the fundamental energy and information-carrying field that informs not just the current universe, but all universes past and present (collectively, the "Metaverse"). This means Akasa houses the DNAs of universes

Dr. Hagelin’s statement summarizes this situation as follows. “Physics has discovered something beyond matter, something non-material, because the material world really stops at about the atomic level. Sub-nuclear particles like photons, quarks, these aren't particles at all; they are expressions of intelligence, they are vibrational modes of a universal field or a superstring field. So we've gone beyond matter into Quantum Mechanics, then Quantum Field Theory, and today, Unified Quantum Field Theory”. Based on this can we not think that these are bestowed with relevant and functionally needed aspects of Conciousness and are the codes for governing the universes? 

Hindu Cosmology is relied upon here  since it talks interms  of Trillions of  years and of cyclicity whereas scientific  cosmology deals only in terms of billions of years and   is  ridden  with so many unknowns like dark  matter, dark energy etc ,
Now only scientists also say that:
• Consciousness and not materialism is the ground for everything
• Vedic Akasa and the Unified Field of modern science are the same.
• Consciousness creates reality- new paradigm- Quantum Physics.
• Akasa is the cradle and grave of everything in all universes says laszlo
Further “anantum” denotes  limitless and endless years of knowledge accumulated over several cycles of births and deaths of universes and read with the statement “Brahman is Void”(Chandokya  up)) means  full knowledge in other word Conciousness  is present in Akasa.(The Quantum Vacuuam Field)
GM is Brahman says Brahma Sutra
In addition, as said earlier, Vedas aver Brahman is the void (Quantum vacuum state), the revealer of all forms and names and from which (Akasa) all entities and beings are born and are returned to it at dissolution, similar to the role played by DNAs. This means Akasa houses the DNAs of universes.
Is it possible to tap the knowledge (secrets of nature called sukshmas) from Akasa and if so where is this Akasa? Yes. Everywhere in and around every entity. Rishis,Yogies had perfected the art of downloading the sukshmas from Akasa.,
Summarizing:
Brahman- Akasa-Knowledge - Consciousness- energy/matter- universes
 Brahman- Akasa- creator and absorber of structures /shapes-DNAs-
Brahman-Void-vacuuam fluctuations- Quantum Vacuuam fields

The big picture:
Any piece of nature magnified enough will present only complex foams of waves and wavicles embedded in  Akasa,   in perpetual communication with each other reckoned as Sabdha  Brahman- (vibrations). These are highly coded to guide / monitor the evolution, modification, absorption and reformation etc  of universes. Resonant Receptivity (RR) can demodulate these waves just as the local oscillator demodulates radio/ TV signals. Yoga and Gayatri Mantra aids establishing RR to Download Nature’s Secrets. Emphasis is on any demodulating method as effective as Yoga and GM or even better.Fundamentally speaking, it is all energies ---waveforms- which are transformed by Akasa as matter plus energy in suitable proportions to form the basic bricks of the universes. Thus Akasa seem to serve also as the primary of energy matter conversion factory of the universes.One wonders whether its role is akin to that of Higgs Field?? Let the Rishi Scientists investigate  

All universes are made of atoms and if one can magnify an atom to the size of a football field then a small pebble there, is the nucleus. Rest what? Akasa. Why, even the nucleus is vibrations in the Akasa. So, theoretically every atom should contain some or all of the sukshmas of nature in a manner the seeds contain the trees. Is it possible to tap the knowledge (secrets of nature called sukshmas) from Akasa and if so where is this Akasa and how? Yes, everywhere within and around us.So, theoretically every atom should contain some or all of the sukshmas.How of it we shall see.
The Nonlocalaction,the Holographic nature of the universe and the benevolent Morphogenetic templates we create are seen to ensure these Akasic spaces are kept updated at all times. The downward causations of Consciousness are incessantly being beamed out to one’s highly tuned BMCA (Buddhi, Manas, Chitta, and Ahankara) complex to pick up. Further, the capacity for Akasa to hold sukshmas is unlimited.Pl recall Feyman’s famous statement: there is enough room in the bottom. Gayatri mantra’s imperative clause “Let our buddhi be kindled”- not our mind- holds the key to unlock the sukshmas. What happens when the buddhi is kindled? The yogic disciplining and conditioning of man's complex BMCA, Gayatri Mantra upasana and strict adherence to prescribed sanathana dharma, nadayoga, namasankeertan,  and all, establish the needed Resonant Receptivity to shake hand with each stage, ultimately enabling anyone, be he a householder, a sanyasin or any indiidual, to tune up with the Akasic Field, subject to various other conditions.The most difficult part however, is control of the body and mind. The Tamil philosopher-saint Thayyumanavar (1705–1742) says: "It is easy to control an elephant, catch hold of the tiger's tail, grab the snake and dance, dictate the angels, transmigrate into another body, walk on water or sit on the sea; but it is difficult to control the mind and remain quiet”. But Yoga and Gayatri Mantra can lead you to achieve these
Buddhi, it is said,  has 3 children, Manas, Chitta and Ahankara-If these children get cultivated and obey Buddhi then one can become a great Rishi and or a Scientist et al. If not one has all the qualifications to become a rakshasa.  So one of the main goals and aims of Yoga is to make these children obey Buddhi.Why Buddhi? Sciences now support that Divine instructions are being received only by Buddhi from Akasa through Nonlocal action, Morphogenetic templates, et al as said earier and Gayatri had confirmed this way back saying NAHA DHEEHI PRACHODAYAT. Pl note, NAHA means OUR and not MINE alone, bringing out the significance of Collective Consciousness and DHEEHI means Buddhi and not mind
The Sanskrit word Yoga has its literal root “yuj”, meaning, to join, to unite, or, to attach. One who practices Yoga is a Yogi or Yogini. The form of Yoga which originated in ancient India is practiced as a combination of physicalmental, and spiritual processes for disciplining one’s BMCA fit enough to steer the GM upasaka forward, aided by other Mantras presided over by Gayatri Devi. The said other Mantras are chosen by one’s guru. The term Yoga refers to both the goal and the methods of attaining it through an array of paths, schools, principles and practices. It prescribes techniques for continuous purification of the body-mind complex, to still the extraneous noises and prepare the individual toresonate to realize supreme bliss. Yoga and GM are pure in that, they handhold the practioners to develop linkages with Consciousness, to tap better spiritual insight. As such yogic cleansing of one’s BMCA.is the essential minimum requirement for GM to handhold
Viewed superficially, the goals of different Yoga forms are different. There is however a serious commonality between systems, as also lasting goals like, concentration, devotion and character development. Even so, Yogic forms cover a broad spectrum of approaches. The proffered variants allow a pragmatic choice for an individual, be he a common man or an ascetic. Yoga helps the creative use of the emotions, curbing particularly those which are distractive, disruptive and destructive. It creates large heartedness, a breadth of vision, and weeds out narrow-mindedness, promotes friendliness, compassion, empathy, and finally prepares him to serve nature its beings and its other entities without an iota of selfishness but with abundant endearing care  It promotes also the health, wellness and the aspirations of the sadaka to serve better. Rishis are such standing examples

Maharishi Patanjali In his Ashtanga Yoga – The Moksha Ladder prescribed (about 5000 BC) eight steps: to achieve such an extraordinary cleansing of mind and body in a stage by stage manner as outlined below: 
§    Yama aims at internal         purification or moral code
§   Niyama aims at external purity or personal discipline
§   Asana consists in the performance of the postures of Yoga
§   Pranayama is breath control
§   Pratyahara results from the withdrawal of sense organs
§    Dharana is concentration
§    Dhyana is meditation
§    Samadhi is the final state of spiritual absorption
The first five steps are the preliminaries promoting samanya (normal) dharma that elevates the personality of individuals. For a sanyasi aspiring Moksha, the Nivritti Margi, all the eight limbs are essential, whereas for the householder practicing Pravritti Marga, the first five limbs are deemed sufficient.Hence most of us are fit to adopt the Pravritti Marga and continuously uplift one’s spirituality besides being a householder.

Rishis of yore and such rakshasas (mythological terrorists) like Hiranyaksha, Ravana (by torturing the rishis)  seem to have downloaded some of these sukshmas from Akasa. While rishis stood for totally selfless service in line with the Vedic dictum “idam na mama” meaning not for myself but for the society at large, rakshasas were adharmic and used it for self-aggrandizements through destruction of opponents. So all measures to protect and prevent sukshmas from falling into the hands of uninvolved persons have been clamped by Devi Gayatri and by Sri Krishna, Vedas, aver, that Devi Gayatri is Brahman. Sri Krishna proclaims “Among mantras, I am Gayatri.” Read together, it means Gayatri is the controller of all mantras. It is ‘She’ who initiates every aspirant through Brahmopadesha, the first baby step, towards attaining Brahmatejas. Besides that, ‘She’ also plays a role in lifting up in stages (say as in the eight stages of Ashtanga yoga) as many people as possible up the ladder of Moksha (enlightenment) to the level of Brahman, subject to strict elimination of the unfit at each stage. As such let me reckon ‘Her’ as the HRD head of Universes.
Only, when one synchronizes one’s awareness with the Consciousness or Cosmic Intelligence,embedded in Akasa,  one can attain that absolute power of Brahman, reckoned as Brahmatejas and or Nadhabrahman and gradually become Brahmatejesvin. As per Brahma Sutras(BS), AUM, Akasa, Gayatri Mantra, Vedas, Jyothi, Prana, are also the very Brahman. Hindus view the self-same Brahman as having either the impersonal aspect with no attributes at all as Nirguna or having personal aspects as Saguna Brahman to facilitate worship and meditate upon one’s Ishta Devata (Chosen God). Some people believe in Saguna and some in Nirguna. One has the option. Most people believe in Saguna Brahman as it is easier to conceptualise. On the other hand, Nirguna Brahman is difficult to realise. Hence the rationale of the Vedic statement “Ekam Sat Vipraha Bahuda Vadanti.”meaning truth is one but people  address them or propitiate them  in many ways
On these considerations the author suggests to Expedite nature’s welfare by becoming Rishi Scientist** offering selfless services by:
• Indulging only in Dharmic Research - not necessary to become a sanyasi-even an atheist can
• Culling out the gems in Vedas and in other scriptures of the globe, refining them to suit benevolent applications to expeditiously promote global prosperity, and harmony
• Enhancing spiritual strength through the universal yoga and Gayatri Mantra or through any such methods that can establish RR with the Cosmic IntellectMore the spiritual strength more the intuitive prowess• Discovering more by intuition owing to unrealizable experimental parameters and costs. Let intuitive and deductive methods complement and expedite scientific investigations
Further
Through ‘Quantum Activism’ revive the concept of “Vasudhaiva kutumbakaM” –the world as one family.
There is a lot of merit and logic to tap the said knowledge contained in Akasa for nature’s welfare alone.
Emulate the art perfected by the rishis. Practicing with devotion, realizing the difference
Sure, these will turn the attention within, enabling the mind to experience, explore and tap deeper levels of Cosmic Intelligence resulting in enhanced comprehension, increased intelligence, better: creativity, memory, righteousness in behavior, academic performance, learning ability, alertness and what not, making any one’s stature to stand out duly decorated.
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Legend--Anyone expanding the knowledge horizon enhances nature’s wellness in any field is Rishi Scientist—
Where is this knowledge? It is everywhere, in each atom too. Purusha Suktha extends a mythological hint by saying that Brahman took a gigantic shape with 1000 heads and all and sacrificed itself as havan in Agni so as to be present as Akasa everywhere and in every atom too thereby confirming also that Atman and Brahman are one and the same and hence GM says our Buddhi and not our mind be kindled.
The Rishis seem to have understood this Akashic power and downloaded the coded sukshmas by establishing Resonant Receptivity (RR) with it. Rakshasas forced these Rishis, learnt the art perfected by them acquired enormous destructive power. And hence the said passwords and several security gates.
Some significant findings of rishis by way of illustration which are less known(In addition to all those ageless super scientific Vedic enunciations presented earlier)
ILLUSTRATION ----1Taittiriya Upanishad (Bhriguvalli):
Apsu Jyothi Prthistitham, Jyotirapsu Pratishtithaha (Ch. 8) 
Prituvyam Akasa Aha Prtishtithaha, Akaso Pritvi Pratishtitha (Ch. 9)
In light (Jyothi), water (app), is established: the earth (matter, born out of Akasa) is established in the Akasa, and Akasa in the earth.
The above Taittiriya Upanishad says: In light water is established and in water light is established. Is it not a ludicrous statement? Yes it is, on its surface but it contains the most subtle secrets of nature. Substitute for matter, its predominant form, water and likewise for light, energy.  Are you able to see Einstein’s concept of matter energy equivalence and their convertibility?
 What else does it say? Water and light are established in space. Does it mean anything at all?
Why are you so impatient? It means a lot more and conveyed most subtle sukshmas (Fundamental secrets of nature) many thousands of years back when others were still living in caves. How ? Let us see:-
The hymn says: space is that, which has matter and or energy / if none of these two are present then there is no space, is that clear?

What is your idea of vacuum? No matter or energy there, is it not? Not only your’s but scientists too thought so, till yesterday.  Vedas never agreed to this. But on what basis? Vedas always said that   Akaka, the Sanskrit word for sky the open space is its cradle and grave of all universes.
Are you not stretching it too much? Why should I? Look at Vedic statement- Om Akasaha , Akasath Vayuhu etc and then Brahmas sutra also advances  clear cut explanation  : That which is called Akasa :(Brahman—The Quantum vacuum field as we reckon it) is the revealer and absorber of all forms and names; that within which forms and names are, that is Brahman. (DNAS do the same) Source--Chh. Up. VIII-14-1 and Brahma Sutras translated ted by Swami Sivananda, (September 8, 1887 – July 14, 1963) chapter one: samanvaya adhyaya Section 1: sutra 22

CHANDOKYA UP and TIRUMULAR CONFIRM IT.
Brahman is life, Brahman is joy, and Brahman is the void
Joy verily that is the same as void
The void, verily, that is the same,
That from which all these entities and beings are born.
That in which, being born, they live.
That into which, in the end, they enter.
Know that, that is Brahman
'BrahmaiVedaaam Viswamidam Varistham'.
This entire manifested universe is verily Brahman



  TIRUMULAR--Energy is present in the vacuum, in the universe, in Atman, which is part of the same light ofBrahman and that the
 forms and the light are one and the same-verses 2685 and 2681
ILLUSTRATION 2
Srimad Bhagavatam, (SB) 5:21:19-translation saysin his orbit through Bhū-mandala, the Sun-god traverses at a speed of 256 km /second and is very close to the scientific value presented below Arthur P. Norton's Star Atlas. New York: Longman Scientific & Technical, 1978: 92."... The sun's neighborhood, including the Sun itself, are moving around the centre of our Galaxy in approximately circular orbits with velocities of the order of 250 km/s.”
                                                        ILLUSTRATION 3
Further, Jean-Claude Bailly noted 18th century French astronomer (1736–93) said:"The motion of the stars calculated by the Hindus before some 4500 years vary not even a single minute from the tables of Cassine and Meyer (used in the 19th century). The Indian tables give the same annual variation of the moon as discovered by Tycho Brahe – a variation unknown to the school of Alexandria and also to the Arabs who followed the calculations of the school… “The Hindu systems of astronomy are by far the oldest and that from which the Egyptians, Greek, Romans and – even the Jews derived from the Hindus their knowledge.
                                                         ILLUSTRATION 4
Aryabhata wrote that 1,582,237,500 rotations of the Earth equal 57,753,336 lunar orbits. This is an extremely accurate ratio of a fundamental astronomical unit (1,582,237,500 / 57,753,336 = 27.3964693572 earth rotations. Per lunar orbit), and is perhaps the oldest astronomical constant calculated to such accuracy
Many more illustrations are available in the book Very many such doors can be opened by Rishi Scientists as this book reveals and leads you to Akasa housing limitless knowledge for extending glorious self-less services to attain Brahmatejas, the acclaim of all acclaims
Many more doors can be opened by Rishi Scientists as this book reveals and leads you to Akasa housing limitless knowledge for extending glorious self-less services to attain Brahmatejas, the acclaim of all acclaims,promoting global /universal wellness-More in the book

THE OTHER ASPECTS COVERED IN THE BOOK ARE:
On the need to inculcate spiritualism in the minds of present-day youngsters. It can be done effectively only by speaking their language about how Yoga and Gayatri Mantra establish resonant receptivity with the Cosmic Intellect or through any such method that can do so. More the spiritual strength more the intuitive prowess, wellness et al.
Today, science and spirituality have the common view: A single entity or force created the universe and is omnipresent, maintaining and governing the fundamental machinery in all the universes. Scientists call this force “Unified Field” which is synonymous with the Vedic Brahman / Akasa and its fields
As Brahman, Abraham, Jesus, Moses, Allah, Mahavira, Gurunanak, Sarathustra, and others, are for other religions. Atheists can reckon Brahman as Nature treating the demi- gods as nature’s functional agencies. We are all born because and out of them and so unity in diversity is what they desire. It is our bounden duty to honor their desire taking them as nature’s dictates. As if in confirmation of the closeness, it is now established that all individuals share genome sequence that are 99.9% same. Only 0.1% are responsible for all genetic diversities. Can this not be further narrowed to satisfy Their desire?
Gayatri Mantra supported by Yoga enables one to tune to these quantum vacuum fields. If tuned appropriately, it will ultimately enable one to realize that one is none else than that primordial force “tat tvam asi”” (Chhandogya Up. 68-7)...
Universes seem to be managed by the Unified Field, and its derivatives known, and presently unknown, embedding Consciousness- the knowledge total- containing DNAs of universes by Brahman and His agencies. The said management it appears, is ensured through manipulation of all types of energies in a centralized decentralized fashion in due proportion to the rita of the society and the degree of adherence to laid down dharmic rules in a given period. Sukshmas can be tapped for selfless service, from Akasa in tune with one’s spiritual strength. Thus there are enough logic, sciences and precedences to do so becoming Rishi Scientists complementing inductive with intuitive approaches. 
Physicists, neuroscientists, psychologists and mystics have evolved to the point where a significant paradigm shift is happening. The universe is and can be viewed as symbiotically and totally unbroken, interconnected, highly networked, integrated, harmonized one containing holographically the whole of it, in all its parts, unifying, matter, energy and Consciousness by systems, subsystems and sub, sub-systems at macro and at micro levels through non local, local, vacuum energy, strings and other entities yet to be understood or to be established. All or any part of it can be tapped by practicing the yogic art of laser focusing of the Buddhi, Mind complex. This leads to downloading of the contents of transcendent domains through tuned resonant circuits enabled by Gayatri Mantra kindling one’s BMCA thereby tending towards Brahmatejas
Gayatri Mantra opens the door and paves the way for an individual to elevate his personality. Should there be such aspirants in every society even adopting their own methods, they will form seed groups of Vasudaiva kutumbakams. Beyond a critical size, the groups will multiply owing to a cascading effect. Eventually, such expanded groups can acquire the potential to eradicate ethnic, religious, and political tensions that fuel violence and conflict between individuals, communities and nations. Basically vedic tenets focus on elevating the benevolent characteristics of each individual so that automatically, communities, societies, nation, and the world can transform their places of living. The morphogenetic templates supercharged with desirable traits created by noble souls will hasten the transformation with a multiplier effect. I am inclined to believe that the very essence of religion, its practices, the concept of Saguna Brahman have arisen to promote the mass effects of collective Consciousness as it is impossible to make every one follow the the ultimate Ningana aspect in one shot. One must see to believe its effects at the time of festivals like Deepavali, Pongal, X-Mas or the festivals of temples/churches,mosques et al, or when big Yagnas are conducted, People voluntarily come forward to participate in full strength, spending as much of their resources as possible, complimenting each other’s efforts, long time enemies becoming friends, number of marital alliances are fixed etc. Sometimes Collective Consciousness in malevolent directions like that of NAZI movement had precipitated very disastrous consequences ( may be the play of Maya, such a thought arising out of similarity seen in the mythological terrorism by the rakshass) but ultimately it is the still larger benevolent Consciousness group alone prevails. So “Quantum Activism’ is about changing ourselves and creating a better world cooperatively in accordance with the new paradigm articulated by Quantum Physics: Consciousness creates reality As such there is a dire need to strengthen this as a globally catalyzing movement as quickly as possible to reap its unlimited benefits as it was in the earlier yugas, which quantum physics and the cooperative conscious practices at the mundane levels have revealed. 
Such ageless vedic concepts of Brahman, Akasa, Cosmic Intelligence, materialism is epiphenomena of Conscioueness, the definition of space as one containing matter or energy, matter energy equivalence, the coded Quantum Vacuum Field governing, the self-creating and self-evolving universes which get modified throughout the endless births of Hindu Cosmic cycles due to the net effect of collective consciousness, the application of phonetic passwords etc speak for themselves the supremacy of Yoga and GM to establish resonant receptivity with the Akasa and to download such sukshmas. Nobody prevents anybody else establishing such resonant receptivity by any other methods. 
These, far reaching concepts are less known of many such intuition based Vedic contributions yet to be assimilated fully and hence amplified in this book to an extent possible. Many more such doors can be opened by the Rishi Scientists to promote nature’s welfare. 
One can perceive that such large scale social transformation is coming. Possibly the turmoil’s, travails and frustrations of men today, will be the accelerators. In fact, many right thinking people and institutions are involved in integrating massive network of brains to input positive emotions and to cultivate “do good” attitudes, as a global mass movement. One is reminded of Dr Amit Goswami’s Quantum Activists movement. It aims at the unity and harmony of the entire humanity, echoing the last Mantra of Rig-Veda:
samānī va ākūtiḥ samānā hṛdayāni vaḥ |  samānamastu vomano yathā vaḥ susahāsati |
Let your aims be one, let your hearts be one, let your minds be one, and let your unity go from strength to strength.
In earlier Yugas, there was profound happiness, peace, prosperity and health as the lives of those who lived in those times were by and large actuated by Sanathana Dharma. Even in the present Yuga, it is perfectly possible for anyone to profit from kindling his body-mind combine, gradually shedding his ego and greed by adopting the Privirtti Marga which is spiritual in its content. ADI SANKARA,SRI RAMANA  et al  have endorsed it saying that it is not necessary to become a sanyasi  The reasons that the modern men are enjoined upon to chant with devotion together are thus two folds: One is at the individual level and the other is at the collective level. Put together, the result will certainly lead to betterment in our efforts for global harmony
David Bohm believes that the general tendency for individuals, nations, races, social groups and all to see one another as fundamentally different and separate was a major source of conflict in the world. Likewise, John White, editor of The Highest State of Consciousness, says “If the border between self and environment can be made to disappear, this is likely to have profound effects on man's attitude to his environment, both social and physical. If the self is experienced as actually embracing other people, Self-Consciousness becomes social Consciousness”. It was their grand hope that one day people would come to recognize the essential inter-relatedness of all things and would join together to build a more holistic and harmonious world. Of course it is utopic to expect that every individual actually acquires Brahmatejas. If so earth becomes heaven itself. But then, the modern world of ours will become more sweet and fragrant if more and more people strive to elevate themselves, in line with the QM view: we create our own reality. In this context what Arnold Toynbee said of the Hindu philosophy of life and its culture is thought-provoking: “We witness such unique mental approaches and Consciousness among Indians as may help humanity progress like a family unit. If we do not wish to perish in this atomic age, we have no other alternative left”.
Such words of Bohm, White and Toynbee are as incisive as they are profound. They bring hope, matching in spirit, the profound sayings of the Isa Upanishad.
Yeast sarvani bhutani Atmani-evanupasyati, Sarva-bhuteshu cAtmanam tato no vijugupsate.Yasmin-sarvani bhutani AtmaivabhuDwijanathah,Tatra ko mohah kah sokah ekatamanupasyathah (Isa up)-
Meaning he who sees all beings in his own self and his own self in all beings, he does not feel any revulsion to any being.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the well known philosopher of this century and past president of India, has clearly cautioned in East and West: Some Reflections that, “Today, the western scientific progress has physically united the world. It has not only got rid of the ‘space’ factor, it has also equipped the various countries of the world with deadly arms. But they have not yet learned the art of knowing and loving one another. If we want to save humanity at this most critical juncture, the only option is the Indian approach. India has a perception of life force and has a vital role to play in the performance of human conduct, which will be beneficial not only to India but to the whole world in the present sorry state of affairs.” 
Epilogue in its quintessence
 “To draw a distinction between scientific and philosophical fields is obscurantism.” 
The ultimate objective being service to nature, both are but complimentary, one enriching the other and together can provide guidance and a more comprehensive view and approaches. 
 Rishi Scientist and Vedantins shoud come  together
Highly ethics bound Rishi Scientist and Vedantins coming together can serve men and nature better, and that too, expeditiously obviating the ill and disastrous consequences of non-ethical or, adharmic scientific developments. As we have seen recourse to intuitive processes appears inevitable, particularly if innermost nuances (Sukshmas) of the universes are to be understood. Transcendence, through GM being the controller of all Mantras enables all the above, at spiritually enriched mundane levels to usher in Quantum Activism (Vasudhaiva kutumbakaM.) as was available in earlier Yugas. GM is profoundly mystic, accurately scientific, immensely powerful and protects the individuals, communities, and groups who devotedly propitiate Her
 Render Ethics Bound Selfless Services
It is a wonder that the power of Gayatri was realized by our rishis not through experimental deductions but from intuitive perceptions. This power to elevate oneself with the help of Gayatri is open to all. Sri Krishna says a Guru’s job is to initiate the aspirant as enjoined in the regulations of samskaaras, but it is He (Sri Krishna) who decides on lifting the aspirant up; The aspirant should first determine not to use this power for his own aggrandizement or satisfying his ego or greed, but for serving men and nature. 
 Benefits Through GM backed up by YogaI is Of Mind Boggling Immensity
GM is universally and absolutely recommendable prayer, borderless and limitless in showering tangible and permissible benefits The Mantra has resplendent beauty, innate and eternal. The benefits obtainable are limited only by the seekers propensities and tenacities. 
Hindu lore has in store a number of pathways towards salvation to choose from, as Sri Krishna points out,
lokesmin dvividhaa nishtaa puraa prokta myaanaghaa
jnanayogena sankhyaanaam karma yogena yoginaam
Although the choice depends on one’s disposition, and there are varied methods, the Gayatri Mantra is universally appealing from a commoner to an evolved Yogi, from a young child to an old adult, from an illiterate to a distinguished scholar.
The ambit of GM is of mind boggling immensity. It is a great link between an individual and the supreme Consciousness, of great strength and is of everlasting nature. It strikes one for its utter simplicity, as also for its deep meaning. Gayatri Devi seems to hold the spirituality and Consciousness development responsibility across universes as Brahman. Accordingly, She has to induce, initiate, nurture, guide, control, monitor individuals to climb as many steps in the Moksha ladder as possible so as to fulfil the very purpose of life and living as envisaged, She Herself remaining most of the time behind the scene. After initiating all potential individuals, early through Brahmaupadesa. She encourages and keeps a tag on them to climb the Moksha ladder notch by notch as much as they can, guiding the incumbents and bestowing the benefits of the level reached. As controller of all Mantras She eliminates the unfit, prevents misuse of the power of sukshmas through phonetic password and other controls. 
Rishi Scientists to Validate Surmises
All my thoughts on surmises are not assertive statements but have enough merit and are worthy of validation by scientists and Vedantin.
By validation I mean acceptance, modification, or keeping it in abeyance till the state of art develops or outright rejection on grounds of irrefutable logics. 
Concluding
As we have seen, when everything is Brahman, logically one’s physical body is also Brahman. Likewise mountains, rivers, fragrances, emotions and such diversities are also Brahman. The bottom line for all these varigated entities is the primordial force or Consciousnes, constituting the unitary substratum and thus qualifying itself as the TOE of Vedic sciences. Besides the very purpose,and intent of nature, in my reckoning, is one of showering its unlimited benevolence in tune with do-good attitudes to all living and non-living entities of nature- So,it is up to us.
  Further I would like to reiterate that: this book accepts the existence of very many such great contributions from other philosophies, religious and regional groups of the globe. Each one of them bringing out such a write up highlighting their Consciousness based spirituality, and then these can finally lead to the compilation of a Compendium supporting Quantum Activism. QM has clearly indicated that we create the world we live in and so, there is every need to foster this global movement. We should not fail to take advantage of this lately gained scientific knowledge. Also it is not meant that all should follow the vedic and GM model only, discussed so far. I have dealt with these only on their merit and without making any comparative statements with other philosophies. But any model, in which preferably collective Quantum Consciousness plays its vital role as in Quantum Activism establishing resonant receptivity, will sure go a long way. The mythological Kamadhenu (the divine cow which gifts anything you pray for) of Akasa is too willing to share Its know-how to transform any place, as the heaven on earth. Therefore, make no mistake, it is up to us only.
  We have to be very clear in our minds that God and Godless based concepts are two axioms on which investigations are underway and may take lot of time- --unpredictable- for a conclusion. If we assume this attitude, consequent approaches and opposing views are quite understandable and are in order. But what is beyond comprehension is why such highly cultured investigators on both sides sling mud on each other and even use indecent languages while reviewing other’s opinions. My earnest appeal is for: healthy criticism and with high order of civility. Eventually, the issues should get ironed out as we unravel the sukshmas / implicate orders. In Shakespearian language “Patience should be the badge of our tribe”
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The lesson we should learn:
See, treat and love nature and EVERY ONE AND EVERY THING as Brahman which alone will ensure Yoga, GM. Vedas, Akasa and your own Consciousness based scriptures to yield their unlimited resources for greater peace, prosperity and global harmony. These are in line, not merely with the convictions of our scriptures but now   also seem to be  in line with the convictions of  our global leaders too. .The  Akasa will be everyone’s KAMADHENU-
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