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Scientific Dimensions of Spiritual Energy

By Sureshwar Meher

Vol. 342011pp. 62–69English

Summary

The article "Scientific Dimensions of Spiritual Energy" presents the perspective of the Brahmakumaris, an international spirituo-educational organization, on the nature of spiritual energy and its correlation with modern scientific theories. The main argument is that spiritual energy, characterized by consciousness, is the primary reality, distinct from physical energy. This spiritual science is posited as a necessary discipline to understand the non-observable and non-quantifiable aspects of existence, such as the soul and the Supreme Soul. The author, Sureswar Meher, draws upon various scientific concepts to support this metaphysical framework. The text discusses the soul as a dimensionless point of divine light, possessing seven qualities such as knowledge, purity, and peace, which are reflected in the seven colors of light. It argues that the soul, having imaginary mass, can move faster than the speed of light, a concept linked to the theoretical Tachyon particle predicted by O.M.P. Bilaniuk and E.C.G. Sudarshan in 1969. Furthermore, the article suggests that the soul and the Supreme Soul (God) are discrete particles, a view supported by quantum theory, which replaced the continuous view of matter with a discrete one, as developed by Max Planck and named by Albert Einstein. The author also references the theories of Dr. P.X. Jena and Dr. T. Pradhan on the confinement of light to explain the eternal, elliptical form of the soul. The article further explores the concepts of entropy and its reversal. It applies the first and second laws of thermodynamics to spiritual energy, stating that the soul's energy concentration decreases over time due to entropy. The reversal of this spiritual entropy is attributed to the descent of the Supreme Soul on Earth to restore divine knowledge and energy, particularly during the Confluence age. The author concludes by asserting that the established principles of quantum theory, relativity, and thermodynamics are equally applicable to metaphysical energy, thereby validating the Brahmakumaris' spiritual knowledge as a significant framework for understanding the ultimate reality. The sources cited include works by B. K. Jagdish, Fritjof Capra, and various publications by the Brahmakumaris.

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Conclusion

This article establishes that spiritual energy, conceptualized as the primary reality by the Brahmakumaris, shares fundamental dimensions with modern physical sciences. It demonstrates that metaphysical principles of consciousness, the soul, and the Supreme Soul parallel the discrete, massless, and dimensionless properties of sub-atomic particles like tachyons and photons. The soul’s consciousness, its eternal nature, and its ability to transcend physical limitations such as the speed of light and the constraints of entropy are logically aligned with quantum theory, relativity, and thermodynamics. This synthesis validates the immortality and eternal existence of the soul, positioning it as a distinct, conscious point of light. Ultimately, this scientific correlation underscores the significance of integrating spiritual knowledge with modern scientific understanding to address the contemporary world's challenges.

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  • “Spiritual science has the inner power to explain the concepts and laws of metaphysics by its subtle techniques of deep insight and revelation.”
  • “Spiritual energy is the knower, experiencer, observer or possessor that determines the use and purposes of the material things (energy) to get comforts and pleasures out of these, So, spiritual energy is the first or the prime reality and without knowing this, all other knowledge systems would be meaningless, purposeless and worthless.”
  • “From the above discussions it may be concluded that Modern Science and Spirituality are correlated disciplines of knowledge where for both of them, ultimate reality whether i.e. physical or metaphysical, is the prime matter of study.”

Works cited in this article

  1. Chander, B. K. Jagdish, 1998 (Rpt), Eternal Drama of Souls, Matter and God, Part-]
  2. Hassija, B. K. Jagdish Chander, 1985 (3 ed), The Eternal World Drama (Part-il of the series, titled Eternal Drama of Souls, Matter and God'), Mount Abu.
  3. Chander, B. K. Jagdish, Spiritual Miscellany (Part-II of World Drama of Souls, Matter and God'), Mount Abu.
  4. Chander, B. K. Jagdish, 1988, Science and Spirituality, Mount Abu.
  5. Capra. Fritjof, 1975, The Tao of Physics : An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism, (Berkeley, California: Shambhala publications).

Discussed in this article

People

  • B. K Jagdish
  • Sureswar Meher
  • G. Feinberg
  • Max Planck
  • J. C Maxwell
  • JW Gibbs
  • Dr. P.X. Jena
  • Dr. T. Pradhan
  • O.M.P Bilaniuk
  • Albert Einstein 6
  • E.C.G Sudarshan

Texts & works

  • Eternal Drama-I
  • Eternal Drama-II
  • Mysteries of the Universe

Dynasties, sects & groups

  • Brahmakumaris

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