Let's ponder over!

1.  The Universe, so far known to us ,consists of innumerable galaxies , each  one of them consisting of billions or trillions of stars- some of these having planets and satellites of their own! Some planets like the earth are supporting life due to the presence of ideal conditions such as heat. temperature, water, air,and soil. The entire universe exists in a vast undefined space of no known dimension and it is also not clear whether it is yet another matter like air and clouds. The galaxies  that contain millions, or may be even trillions, of stars are said to be mere clouds of gaseous masses of stellar dust that may condense into stars. It is said that these stars may collapse under their own weight and burst or explode (as in the case of neutron stars) bombarding the space with stellar dust particles and heavy metals like gold, platinum, mercury. These are scientific explanations given by astronomers and physicists. However, these observations are subject to constant review and restatements. We are getting new facts and figures, as and when new discoveries are made, and, hence nothing is certain about these. Moreover, all these are mere postulations, hypotheses, theories ,subject to change!

2.   The scientific version of the universe is supported by what the scientists have seen through powerful telescopes and a study of  the pictures obtained from  the electronic telescopic cameras . These are mere collages of colours of waves and splashes of  light ! The scientists have presented their observations based on these and have clearly stated that these are mere speculations and probabilities. The artistic impression is presented and this may not present the reality. The Vedantins, on the ther hand, have boldly stated that the observations are visions that are personally experienced and can never go wrong. Anybody at that heightened level of consciousness will envision or visualize the same truth! Hence, what they state is the ‘whole truth’- "evam veda", an indisputable statement, at that!  

       Thus, we have the views of both the scientists and the Vedantins for a comparative study. The interested seekers of ‘truth’ may wade through the literature available and make a practical effort to realize the truth through yoga sadhana. Thus, a perfect view of the true nature of existence and the place of man in the entire system can be understood! Once this is clear to the seeker, he/she needs no further effort, whatsoever!

3.   The ancient Indian astronomers and mathematicians like Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Bhaskara II, and many Sage-seers, spiritualists, visionaries have given detailed accounts of their experience and these are in manuscripts that await detailed study and  publication.